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HomeMy WebLinkAbout131-83 Minor Mod 2013 Masonboro Yacht Club & Marina;f Permit• Class Permit Number MODIIFICATION/MINOR 131-83 : STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment and Natural Resources and . Coastal Resources Commission 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 Masonboro Yacht Club and Marina, Inc.; 669 Trails End Rd., Wilmington NC, 28409, Authorizing development in New Hanover County - ;Whisky Creek as requested in the permittee's letter dated received 2/19/13, including the attached worknlan drawings (5), cover nape not dated and 2-5 of 5 all dated 9/10/12 This permit, issued on' Mearch'11 r2013 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 S11bJCCt to tines, .Imprisonment or civil action; or may cause me.permit to be null ana vola. 1) Unless specifically altered herein,; this minor modification authorizes a change in the location of the disposal area to allow spoil disposal in ACOE Spoil Disposal 'site DA #256, all as expressly and specifically set forth in attached work plan drawings. 2) This minor modification. shall be attached to the original of Permit No. 131-83, which was transferred to the permittee on 4/5/07, as. well as all subsequent modifications, refinements and renewals, and copies of all documents shall be readily available on site when Division personnel inspect the project for compliance. 3) All conditions'and stipulations -of the active permit remain in force under this minor modification unless specifically altered herein. (See•attached sheets for Additional Conditions) This permit action may .tie appealed by the permittee or other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing' . date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance as the case may be. - This .permit must be accessible on -site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any, maintenance work or project nrodifrcation not covered hereunder'requires further Division approvah All work must cease when the permit expires on April 30, 2016 . ln'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 or 1JhINK ana the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. Brax • ' C. Davis, Director '•Division of Coastal Management This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. Signature of Pe.rmittee Masonboro Yacht Club and Marina, Inc., Permit #131-83 Page 2 of 3 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Maintenance Excavation 4) No excavation shall take place outside the area indicated on the attached workplan drawings. 5) Excavation shall not exceed -8 feet below the normal low water level. In no case shall the depth of excavation exceed the depth of the connecting waters. Overdredging is specifically prohibited. 6) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 7) In order to prevent leakage, dredge pipes shall be routinely inspected. If leakage is found and repairs cannot be made immediately, pumping of material shall stop until such leaks are fixed. 'NOTE: The permittee's contractor is advised to contact the U.S. Coast Guard at (910) 815-4895, ext. 108 to discuss operations and appropriate lighting, markers, etc. for all dredge equipment. Spoil Disposal 8) . All excavated materials shall be confined above normal high water 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. 9) The disposal area effluent shall be contained by pipe, trough, or similar device to a point at or beyond the normal low water level to prevent gully erosion and unnecessary siltation. 10) The terminal end of the pipeline shall be positioned at or greater than 50 feet from any part of the dike and a maximum distance from spillways to allow settlement of suspended sediments. 11) A water control structure shall be installed at the intake end of the effluent pipe to assure compliance with water quality standards. 12) The diked disposal area shall be constructed a sufficient distance from the normal high water level or any marsh to eliminate the possibility of dike erosion into surrounding wetlands or waters. 13) The spoil area shall be inspected and approved by the Division of Coastal Management prior to the beginning of any dredge activities. Sedimentation and Erosion Control NOTE: An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan will be required for this project. This plan must be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of any land disturbing activity. Submit this plan to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. 14) , In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction shall not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. P Masonboro'Yacbt Club and Marina, Inc., Permit #131-83 Page 3 of 3 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 15) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures shall be implemented to ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses and property (e.g. silt fence, diversion swales or berms, etc.). Maintenance Clause 16) The Division of Coastal Management will be notified in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of any maintenance work authorized by this permit and that notification include: a. The number of the original permit b. A statement that no dimensional changes are proposed c. A copy of the original permit plan(s) with cross -hatching indicating the area to be maintained and the area to be used for dredge spoil, and.the estimated amount of material to be removed. d. The date of plan revision and the permittee's signature shown anew on the original plan General 17) The permitee shall obtain approval from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the NC Department of Administration, and a copy of both approvals shall be provided to the Division of Coastal Management, prior to use of ACOE Spoil Disposal site DA #256. NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. -13 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Pat McCrory Braxton C. Davis Governor Director TO: Doug Huggett, DCM Major mPermit Coordinator, Morehead City FROM: Robb Mair y-', ' DCM Field epresentative, Wilmington RECEIVED THRU: Debra D. Wilson 9-110' DCM District Manager, Wilmington FEB 19 2013 DATE: February 15, 2013 John E. Skvarla, III Secretary D(V-!,MD Cl7Y SUBJECT: Modification request Permit No 131-83 Masonboro Boatworks, LLC (formally Masonboro Boat Yard), New Hanover County Mr. Steve Morrison with Land Management Group, Inc. and acting agent for Masonboro Boatworks, LLC has submitted a request to modify State Permit No. 131-83. State Permit No 131-83 was originally issued on September 13, 1983 to Ed Lowe for Masonboro Boat Yard & Marina, Inc., authorizing the development of a marina facility with associated dry -stack facility, clubhouse and parking areas. State Permit No. 131-83 was transferred from Ed Lowe for Masonboro Boat Yard & Marina, Inc. to Masonboro Boatworks, LLC on June 7, 2005. State Permit No. 131-83 was modified on February 27, 2006 to allow for additional upland development, which included new dry -stack storage buildings and associated parking area. State Permit No. 131-83 was renewed on June 13, 2006 and was due to expire on April 30, 2008. Masonboro Boatworks, LLC performed maintenance excavation in the winter of 2008 utilizing the spoil island (USACE DA 256) located directly across the AIWW, which is owned by the State of North Carolina. In a letter dated January 14, 2008 issued by Mr. James H. Gregson, Masonboro Boatworks were authorized use of the State owned spoil island until State Permit No. 131-83 expired on April 30, 2008. State Permit No. 131-83 was then modified and renewed on February 8, 2010 to relocate the designated spoil location to a new spoil site located approximately 1.0 mile north of the original spoil location, which is privately owned by the Parsley family. The spoil island is also partially within the USACE 1,000 foot right-of-way. State Permit No. 131-83 was then modified on March 16, 2010 to allow for additional shoreline stabilization along a section of eroding shoreline adjacent to the existing dry -stack structures. State Permit No. 131-83 is due to expire on April 30, 2016. Mr. Morrison states that Masonboro Boatworks, LLC is proposing to perform maintenance excavation this winter within the authorized limits of the marina basin and access channel to the AIWW. Based on a recent hydrographic survey, this would result in the removal of approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material. Mr. Morrison also requests to allow relocation of the designated spoil site to DA 256 directly across the AIW W as done in the 2008 maintenance event. Mr. Morrison states that the material to be excavated within the basin and access channel has been physically and chemically tested and meets the environmental requirements for the disposal in a USACE controlled site within the Wilmington District's jurisdiction through a Consent Agreement. 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-796-72151 FAX: 910-395-3964 Intemet: www,nccoastalmanagernnt.net An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmanve Action Employer Mr. Morrison has provided copies of a memorandum from the NCDCM and the NCCR to the State Property Office on recommendations for the use of the island, which is located within the Masonboro Island component of the NCCR and NERR. Mr. Morrison has also provided a memorandum to the State Property Office from the NC Division of Purchase and Services, which endorses the request of placement of the dredged spoil material onto the spoil island. A one-time easement from the State Property Office is anticipated in early March and construction would then be initiated (See Project Narrative, Sheets 1 through 5 and attached memos). The agent has submitted a check (check No. 42212) in the amount of $100 for the modification request. This office has no objections to the proposed modification request with the recommended conditions: 1. In order to protect juvenile shrimp and finfish populations, no excavation or filling will be permitted between April 1 and September 30 of any year without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal Management, in conjunction with the Division of Marine Fisheries. 2. Excavation will not exceed —8.0' below mean low water. 3. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 4. No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any marsh or surrounding waters 5. All unconsolidated material resulting from associated grading and dredge spoil placement shall be retained on site by effective sedimentation and erosion control measures. Prior to any land -disturbing activities, a barrier line of filter cloth must be installed between the land disturbing activity and the adjacent marsh or water areas, until such time as the area has been properly stabilized with a vegetative cover. 6. All spoil material shall be placed at least 30' from mean high water. 7. The disturbed areas will be properly graded and provided with ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within thirty (30) working days of project completion. 8. Spoil area must be inspected prior to beginning work by a DCM Representative. In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. 11. No coastal wetlands shall be filled outside the area indicated on the attached works plans. 12. The Division of Coastal Management shall be notified in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of any maintenance work 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 must 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. 13. All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regular p� ' larly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of solids many marsh or surrounding waters. FEB 19 2013 Continued recommendations on next page 14. The disposal area effluent will be contained by pipe, trough, or similar device to a point at or beyond the mean low/normal water level to prevent gully erosion and unnecessary siltation. 15. The terminal end of the pipeline will be positioned at or greater than 50 feet from any part of the dike and a maximum distance from spillways to allow settlement of suspended sediments. 16. A water control structure will be installed at the intake end of the effluent pipe to assure compliance with water quality standards. 17. The diked disposal area will be constructed a sufficient distance from the mean high water level or any marsh to eliminate the possibility of dike erosion into surrounding wetlands or waters. 18. The dike/back fill material/disposal area/disturbed areas will be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within 30 working days of project completion. NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. Enclosures cc: Braxton Davis, DCM Rebecca Ellin, NCNERR Dave Timpy, USACE Jessi Baker, DMF Chad Coburn, DWQ Wilmington files FtB 19 206 11,0-n-Mii") :w Mairs, Robb L From: Laura Stasavich [Stasavich@lmgroup.net] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 1:13 PM To: Mairs, Robb L Cc: Steve Morrison Subject: Masonboro Yacht Club an I double checked the Corps' navigation data and confirmed the disposal island is DA disposal area # 256. If you could mark through any references in the project narrative where the island is identified as # 258 and change the name to # 256, that would be great. Thanks again! Laura Laura Stasavich Land Management Group, Inc. P.O. Box 2522 Wilmington, NC 28402 910-452-0001 (office) 910-452-0060(fax) Stasavich aalmgroup.net RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 15 2013 r�j',C> Ff i3 1 � uQ?3 Masonboro Yacht Club Maintenance Project Winter 2012/2013 NCDCM Permit #131-83 Marina has over 100 wet slips and 45 dry slips. The marina was constructed in a man- made basin at the confluence of Whiskey creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). Vessels moored in the marina range from small skiffs to vessels over 50 foot in length. Immediately adjacent to the marina on its south side is the Trails End Park, a public boat ramp which utilizes the same entrance channel as MYC. Proiect Need The marina was originally dredged to a depth of 8.0 mean low water in 1974, with subsequent maintenance dredging projects over the last 30 years. Currently the basin and entrance channel have shoaled to the point that the limiting depth is 5.5 feet in the entrance channel and 3.0 to 4.0 feet in the berths and basins. There is a current maintenance dredging permit that was issued in 2010 and is active through 2016. Dredging to a depth 8.0 foot throughout the basin except 6.0 foot in the small boat (<25) slips is necessary to maintain operation of the marine and safe navigation in the channel. The primary North Carolina Division of Coastal Management permit for the project was issued in 1983, Permit #131-83, and includes 10 subsequent renewals or minor modifications. Until 2010, all maintenance dredging events were permitted to place material in DA "N state owned disposal area within the USACE right-of-way directly across the AIWW from the marina (see attached sheets). The maintenance permit renewal in 2010 included a minor modification top ace dredge material in DA 254 located approximately 2 miles north of DA ; 11oth the dredge depth and slip configuration within MYC limit the size of dredge that can be utilized to perform the maintenance work. For this reason, it has been found to be cost prohibitive to pump material the nearly 3 miles from the marina to DA254. The most practical alternative is to utilize the existing area on DApnrfor disposal, as has been done in the past. Z% Project Plan The plan is to hydraulically dredge approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material from the marWg basin and entrance channel. This material will be transported via pipeline to DA2e material to be dredged has been physically and chemically tested and meets the environmental requirements for disposal in a USACE controlled site within the Wilmington District's jurisdiction. The project is intended for construction in March 2013. Ff-u i (r;,,n13 P',WT T!) C:?Y �... �; r. (� r @, Spoil Disposal Disposal of the rial is planned to occur at the historic site within the USACE right- of-way at DA- ere is an existing levee and spillway structure on the site. Surveys of the site indicate that the footprint of the existing levee is sufficient to hold the volume of material that is anticipated to be removed from the marina basin and entrance channel with a factor of safety of 1.4. The containment levee on DAA is of sufficient height on the northern half of the site. However, the southern half must be raised approximately 3.0 feet to provide sufficient holding capacity. Sufficient design capacity includes the ability to accommodate up to 30% bulking (fluidization), 24 hrs of water retention during pumping operations to minimize discharge turbidity, and a minimum of 2 feet of additional freeboard at project completion. In addition, the effluent spillway structure will need to be replaced, as the discharge pipe is derelict. All levee improvements will be made utilizing material within the disposal site now and conducted inside the crest of the existing levee. Thus, no new areas on the island, nor vegetation on the exterior of the existing levee, will be disturbed. Summary The applicant is requesting to perform maintenance dredging at the marina facility under the existing maintenance permit. Additionally, a minor motion is being requested to utilize the historic confined disposal facility (DA--) or disposal. The applicant understands that a Consent Agreement with the USACE will also be required in order to utilize DA�K 2.% RECEVED .'rat, Memorandum TO: State Property Office THROUGH: Braxton Davis, Director FROM: Rebecca Ellin, Coastal Reserve Program Manager DATE: December 17, 2012 CC: Allen Jernigan, Attorney General's Office RE: Recommendation regarding Masonboro Yacht Club's Request for Disposal of Dredged Material at the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve This memorandum provides a recommendation regarding State permission for the Masonboro Yacht Club's (MBY) request for disposal of dredged material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) for maintenance of MBY's marina and channel. This memo constitutes a recommendation from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (Division), acting as managers of the Reserve property on behalf of the State. Background information, legal authorities, and the Division's review process were provided in a memo to the State Property Office (SPO) on November 27, 2012. We request that the SPO review this project recommendation and provide a decision regarding State permission for this project. A. Background The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 for disposal of approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material. Cell 256 comprises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly east of MBY, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (IC W W) (Figure 1). The entire dredge spoil island lies within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve, and within the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) easement that parallels the ICW W. Cell 256 has periodically been utilized for disposal by private entities and has received material as recently as 2007, when it was utilized by MBY. The Corps has no known near term need that will require utilization of the cell (J. Amette, personal communication, 2012). A formal consent agreement from the Corps will be required if SPO permission is granted. The proposed project design will retain the footprint of the diked area of cell 256 to accommodate the disposal of the approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material and include increasing the dike wall height several feet in certain areas, replacing the disposal outflow pipe that drains the cell to the ICW W, and installing the spillway infrastructure. The applicant has provided a project narrative summarizing the project and the prpie9 ulapS nth DCM1=iWILMINGTON, NC FEB 1 2 2613 of which are attached for your reference. (Note that the narrative refers to the proposed cell incorrectly as cell 258; the correct cell number is 256 which is how the cell is referred to in this memorandum and in the project plans). S. Analysis of Prolect Impact on Reserve Resources A survey of the project site was conducted by Reserve staff on November 14, 2012. 1. Habitats Mid -successional shrub forest habitat was found on and adjacent to the dike walls. Plant species present in these areas include those typical of the salt shrub and maritime shrub communities as recognized by the N.C. Natural Heritage Program, including seaside oxeye (Borrichia frutescens), grounsel-tree (Baccharis halimifolia), bigleaf marsh elder (Iva frutescens), wax - myrtle (Morelia cerifera), coastal red cedar (Juniperus virginiana var. silicola) and yaupon (Ilex vomitoria). These habitats constitute buffer areas as defined in the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan (2009-2014) and surround and protect core estuarine habitats. Based on the project design, the area outside the dike walls with these habitat types will receive little disturbance under normal operations. Vegetation on the dike walls may be disturbed by trimming or removal during the project to accommodate access and improvements to the dike. Habitat within the cell includes small pockets of the above buffer habitat types; project site preparation and sediment disposal will result in vegetation damage or destruction to these habitat types. The cell also contains extensive areas dominated by the invasive species common reed (Phragmites australis). It is anticipated that the project will not result in any permanent change to the extent or density of the existing phragmites stand. This plant species is known to regrow readily from rhizomes that can penetrate more than six feet of substrate after disturbance. Adjacent to the west and east of the cell, areas of salt marsh dominated by saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniora) occur, and are bordered by salt flats, mud flats, and submerged soft bottom habitats. Together, these areas constitute core habitats as defined in the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan (2009-2014). These vital areas ensure the long term viability of the estuarine ecosystem and contribute to the diversity of fauna, flora, and natural processes occurring within the estuary. Access and installation of the spillway and outflow pipe will occur along the western edge of the cell near the IC W W in the same location utilized during previous disposal projects. Under normal operations, the project will directly impact less than 0.10 acres of salt marsh to allow for access to the cell by heavy equipment needed to perform dike and outflow pipe improvements. Marsh mats may be required by Division regulatory staff to minimize impacts to the salt marsh for these purposes. Over 50 acres of salt marsh and submerged habitats span the length of the disposal area to the east and west of the cell and are at risk in the event normal operations are not maintained (e.g., breach of the dike wall) as they are directly adjacent to the project site. ii. Species Utilization Although a thorough wildlife utilization survey is not available for the specific project area, the site visit indicated that habitat is sufficient to support forage and roosting for a variety of bird and small mammal species. During the site visit, a number of songbird species were seen or heard within vegetation directly adjacent to the cell, including brown thrasher, red -winged Page: 2 blackbird, wren spp., sparrow spp., and great homed owl. The owl seen during the survey has been heard numerous times in the past year calling from this island and is believed to be part of the family that roosted and raised fledglings last season on the island adjacent to the north. Wildlife activity on the island may include eastern painted bunting as this species is known to utilize dredge spoil areas with developed shrub forest areas. Heron and egret roosting is common on the islands along the Reserve's western boundary. An area characteristic of roosting was identified by the quantity of droppings present on the ground beneath appropriate vegetation. Wildlife trails are evident in and around the diked area, indicating the presence of deer, raccoon, rabbit, or other small mammals. The project will disrupt wildlife activity in these areas. Larger mammals and birds may survive by fleeing. Small mammals with small home ranges may not survive, as the project may segment travel paths between breeding or nesting and foraging areas. iii. Research Eauiament Research equipment is located in close proximity to the proposed disposal site that is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System's System -wide Monitoring Program (Figure 1). A water quality station is located adjacent to the island to the northeast. A meteorological station is located on the island, approximately 200 yards north of the dike wall. The direct risk to this research equipment is low, as the project will not require equipment or activity near either station. Similarly, the integrity of data collected during the project should not be compromised under normal operations, as the project is designed to minimize water quality impacts, as required by the Division and the Corps. Yet, a dike breach could impact operation of the water quality monitoring station and disrupt the collection of normal ambient conditions data. C. Analysis of Sediment Quality The Corps requires a substantial sediment analysis for projects utilizing areas within their easement to assess the physical and chemical characteristics of material to be disposed. The analyses required by the Corps are comprehensive enough to inform our review of placement of material on Reserve property and accordingly, if sediments are found to be acceptable by the Corps, they are considered safe for disposal within the Reserve boundary. We do note that the Corps analyses do not include bioaccumulation measures nor do they evaluate chemical changes that may occur once aquatic sediments become terrestrial. Sediments from the MBY removal area were analyzed per Corps requirements and met standards for disposal within the easement. D. Quoortunities for Beneficial Reuse of Material or Habitat Enhancement The MBY project does not offer any unique opportunities for beneficial reuse. No nearby areas of marsh are in need of restoration or sediment augmentation at this time. The physical characteristics of the sediment to be disposed of are not appropriate for creating shorebird nesting habitat, as is sometimes suggested for dredging spoils. Areas of the island outside the dike walls were evaluated to determine if they may benefit from the presence of heavy machinery on the island. While some areas include sediments appropriate for shorebird nesting, natural succession is proceeding in these areas with shrub forest habitat species present. As a result, it was determined that no beneficial reuse or habitat enhancement opportunities exist on this island or related to this project at the present time. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 1 2 2013 Page: 3 E. Alternate Disposal Options In the past, MBY has utilized several options for disposal of material from maintenance dredging of the marina and channel. Several small maintenance operations have occurred in the last decade, with material being trucked to nearby commercial facilities on the mainland. The most recent DCM permit, issued in 2010, specifies a location north on a site that is within the Reserve boundary, but partially in private ownership. Other privately owned disposal areas occur on islands adjacent to the IC W W or on the mainland within 8 miles to both the north and south. Use of cell 256 has been proposed due to proximity, reduced mobilization cost, and historic use. F. Other considerations The island and cell 256 lie directly across the ICW W from the Trails End Park and adjacent residential development. The existing dike walls are nearly 20' high, but natural vegetation external to the dike has grown such that the island and cell appears semi -natural. The project calls for raising the height of the dike walls by several feet to provide for additional capacity in the future. Concerns about changes to the viewshed as a result of changes to the dike walls have been voiced to Reserve staff by an area resident. G. Conclusion The Division recommends granting State permission for the disposal of dredged material within cell 256 for the MBY project per the attached project narrative. We further recommend that the dike wall height be increased only to the extent needed for the proposed project and not to accommodate future projects in light of the upcoming 2013 policy review of dredge disposal projects by private entities at Reserve sites. This project as proposed is fairly typical of private marinalboat yard disposal projects in this area and for which State permission at the Masonboro Island Reserve has been granted previously. The project does carry a level of risk that is inherent for this kind of project including heavy equipment impacts on habitats, potential core habitat impacts due to dike failure, changes in the site's topography, site soil disturbance, deposition of waste materials, and disruption of vegetation at the site (See Division memo to State Property Office dated November 27, 2012). We recommend that sufficient agency oversight is required in the regulatory permit for the project duration to help reduce risk to Reserve resources and liability of the State. We look forward to learning of your final determination on State permission for this project; and if approved, the legal instrument to be used to allow permission and indemnify the State, as well as any potential financial charges to be assessed. Attachments Figure 1. Proposed Disposal Site Map MBY Project Narrative MBY Plans 2012 Page: 4 Form PO-2 Rev, 10M] Odginal and one miry re Stem Proprrry 00" STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY Institution or Agency: Date: December 14 2012 'the Department of Administration is requested, as provided by GS §146-2g et seq., to dispose of the rest property herein described by purchaie; tease, rental, or other (specify). Temporary disposal by means to be doftrimIned by the State Property Office This disposition is recommended for the following reasons: Masonboro Yacht Club (NOY) is requesting State permission for disposal of dredged material within the boundary of the Masonboro island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) for periodic maintenance of MBY's marina and channel. The N.C. Division of Coastal Management's recommendation for this project, as managers of the Reserve property for the State, is summarized in the attached momoran lum. DescriptionofProperty: (Attach additional pages iftteeded.) The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 for disposal. Cell 256 comprises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly east of MBY, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) and within the boundary of the Masonbero Island Reserve, a component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve located in New Hanover County. The cell is within the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' easement on the Reserve that parallels the ICWW (See attached Figure 1). Estimated value: Where deed is filed, if known: if deed is in the name of agency other than applicant, state the name: State of North Carolina State Pxoperty Office U.S. Annv Corps of Fneineers' easement oil rdaWnboro Istanti RECEIVED �T DCM WILMINGTON, NC Rental income, if applicable, and suggested terms: FEB ? 2 2013 NIA punds from the disposal ofthis property are recommended for the following use: NIA (Complete if Agency has a Governing Board.) Action recommending the above request was taken by the Goveming�Nof and is rcoDkded in the. minutes thereof on (dote). Signature: 1100: Nasw Reservo Program Managaii; N.C. Division of Coastal Management Form PO-2 Rcv. 10101 Original and one copy to State Property Office STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY Institution or Agency: N.C. Division of Coastal Maaaeemeat N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve Date: December 19, 2012 The Department of Administration is requested, as provided by GS § 146-28 et seq., to dispose of the real property herein described by purchase, lease, rental, or other (specify). Temporary disposal by means to be determined by the State Property Office This disposition is recommended for the following reasons: Masonboro Yacht Club (MBY) is requesting State permission for disposal of dredged material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) for periodic maintenanoe of MBY's marina and channel. The N.C. Division of Coastal Management's recommendation for this project, as managers of the Reserve property for the State, is summarized in the attached memorandum. Description of Property: (Attach additional pages if needed.) The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 for disposal. Cell 256 comprises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly cast of MBY, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW W) and within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve located in New Hanover County. The cell is within the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' easement on the Reserve that parallels the ICW W (See attached Figure 1). Estimated value: Where deed is filed, if known: If deed is in the name of agency other than applicant, state the name: State of North Carolina State Property Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' easement on Masonboro Island Rental income, if applicable, and suggested terms: N/A Funds from the disposal of this property are recommended for the following use: N/A (Complete ifAgency has a Governing Board.) Action recommending the above request was taken by the Governing BQ of and is re ed ..the minutes thereof on __ (date), Signature: Title: Coastal Reserve Program Manager, N.C. Division of Coastal Management Q�� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Purchase and Services Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor Michael G. Bryant, Director Dee Freeman, Secretary MEMORANDUM January 4, 2013 TO: Mr. John Barbour State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1321 FROM: James "Chris" Ivers Capital Projects Coordinator Division of Purchase and Services DATE: January 4, 2013 SUBJECT: Endorsement of Dredge Spoil Island Initiative for Mason boro Boat Yard. Mr. Barbour, The Division of Purchase and Services, after discussion with representatives of the Division of Coastal Management has reviewed the request and documentation for disposition of real property in the matter of Masonboro Boat Yard dredge spoil and concur with that division in endorsing this request. Unless there are mitigating issues, outside the purview of this divisions' review, please proceed accordingly with the measures required to initiate implementation of this action per Coastal Managements request. Should you have any questions regarding this request please feel free to cell_ me at 919-707-8527. s.:"s - `' --D DCM WILMINGTON, NC Cordially, 6 � e.. , c e� FEB 1 2 2013 NorthCarolina Naturalk 1605 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1605 Phone: 919-733-97461 FAX: 919-715.0684 1 Internet: www.admin.enrestate.nc.us/purchase/ An E;:p0QpDOtt 4IAffJnn*e Action Employer- 50% Recycled 110% Pas( Consume Paper Fwm PO-2 Rev. Mot Original and one cgry to State Property Of ror STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY Institution or Agency: DENR Date: January 7.2013 The Department of Administration is requested, as provided by GS § 146-28 et seq., to dispose of the real property herein described by purchase, lease, rental, or other (specify). Temporary disposal by means to be determined by the State Property Office (Real Property) This disposition is recommended for the following reasons Masonboro Yacht Club (AKA: MBY) is requesting permission from the State of North Carolina for disposal of dredge material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve for periodic maintenance of the MBY's marina and channel. The N.C. Division of Coastal Management's recommendation for this project, as managers of the reserve property for the state is summarized in the attached memorandum. Pending any required approvals from the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Division of Purchase and Contracts, Property Section, currently sees no reason to dispute this recommendation. Description of Property: (Attach additional pages if needed) The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 (as identified by Coastal Management). Cell 256 compromises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly east of MBY, adjacent to the Intra-Coastal Waterway (ICW W) and within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve located in New Hanover County. The cell is within the existing U.S. Corps of Engineers' easement on the Reserve that parallels the ICW W. (See figure 1 provided by Coastal Management) Estimated value: Where deed is filed, if known: State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1321. If deed is in the name of agency other than applicant, state the name: State of North Carolina, State Property Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' easement on Masonboro Island Rental income, if applicable, and suggested terms: TBD by State Property Office Funds from the disposal of this property are recommended for the following use: TBD (Complete if Agency has a Governing Board) Action recommending the above request was taken by the Governing Board of,_ and is recorded in the minutes thereof on _ (date). signature: /.A'YKIQ? L . VZ4&42 Title: �i ectl? n Chief: DENR CPC RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 12 2013 DCM Coordinator: a WQ l\ Permit #: / 3 1- 83 MAILING DISTRIBUTION SHEET Agents: S iVl orr: S.,— — LkP1A ✓ DCM Field Offices Elizabeth City (with revised work plan drawings) Morehead City W)�✓^ sS ✓ m ton US ACOE Offices: Washington: Raleigh Bland Tracey Wheeler William Westcott (NC DOT) Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT) Wilmington: ave Timpy Cultural Resources: Renee Gledhill -Early or(environmental.review@ncdcr.gov) Public Water Supply: Debra Benoy (WIRO) Joey White (WARD) Marine Fisheries: Anne Deaton Jeanne Hardy NC DOT: Ken Pace Shellfish Sanitation: Patti Fowler State Property: Tim Walton Water Quality: Karen Higgins (Raleigh) John Hennessy (NC DOT) Washington: Anthony Scarborough Wilmington: Joanne Steenhuis — 401 Cbja�Coburn - 401 Linda e ' - Storcnwater Wildlife Resources: LPO: Maria Dunn (WARD) Fax Distribution: Permitee #: Agent #: NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Pat McCrory Braxton C. Davis John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Huggett, DCM Major Permit Coordinator, Morehead City FROM: Robb Mairs DCM Field Representative, Wilmington � RECEIVED THRU: Debra D. Wilson 9S DCM District Manager, Wilmington FEB 19 2013 DATE: February 15, 2013 W14-NIM CITY SUBJECT: Modification request Permit No 131-83 Masonboro Boatworks, LLC (formally Masonboro Boat Yard), New Hanover County Mr. Steve Morrison with Land Management Group, Inc. and acting agent for Masonboro Boatworks, LLC has submitted a request to modify State Permit No. 131-83. State Permit No 131-83 was originally issued on September 13, 1983 to Ed Lowe for Masonboro Boat Yard & Marina, Inc., authorizing the development of a marina facility with associated dry -stack facility, clubhouse and parking areas. State Permit No. 131-83 was transferred from Ed Lowe for Masonboro Boat Yard & Marina, Inc. to Masonboro Boatworks, LLC on June 7, 2005. State Permit No. 131-83 was modified on February 27, 2006 to allow for additional upland development, which included new dry -stack storage buildings and associated parking area. State Permit No. 131-83 was renewed on June 13, 2006 and was due to expire on April 30, 2008. Masonboro Boatworks, LLC performed maintenance excavation in the winter of 2008 utilizing the spoil island (USACE DA 256) located directly across the AIWW, which is owned by the State of North Carolina. In a letter dated January 14, 2008 issued by Mr. James H. Gregson, Masonboro Boatworks were authorized use of the State owned spoil island until State Permit No. 131-83 expired on April 30, 2008. State Permit No. 131-83 was then modified and renewed on February 8, 2010 to relocate the designated spoil location to a new spoil site located approximately 1.0 mile north of the original spoil location, which is privately owned by the Parsley family. The spoil island is also partially within the USACE 1,000 foot right-of-way. State Permit No. 131-83 was then modified on March 16, 2010 to allow for additional shoreline stabilization along a section of eroding shoreline adjacent to the existing dry -stack structures. State Permit No. 131-83 is due to expire on April 30, 2016. Mr. Morrison states that Masonboro Boatworks, LLC is proposing to perform maintenance excavation this winter within the authorized limits of the marina basin and access channel to the AIWW. Based on a recent hydrographic survey, this would result in the removal of approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material. Mr. Morrison also requests to allow relocation of the designated spoil site to DA 256 directly across the AIW W as done in the 2008 maintenance event. Mr. Morrison states that the material to be excavated within the basin and access channel has been physically and chemically tested and meets the environmental requirements for the disposal in a USACE controlled site within the Wilmington District's jurisdiction through a Consent Agreement. 127 Cardinal Drive Fact., Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-796-72151 FAX: 910-395-39641ntemet: www,nLcoastaimanagement.net An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Morrison has provided copies of a memorandum from the NCDCM and the NCCR to the State Property Office on recommendations for the use of the island, which is located within the Masonboro Island component of the NCCR and NERR. Mr. Morrison has also provided a memorandum to the State Property Office from the NC Division of Purchase and Services, which endorses the request of placement of the dredged spoil material onto the spoil island. A one-time easement from the State Property Office is anticipated in early March and construction would then be initiated (See Project Narrative, Sheets 1 through 5 and attached memos). The agent has submitted a check (check No. 42212) in the amount of $100 for the modification request. This office has no objections to the proposed modification request with the recommended conditions: 1. In order to protect juvenile shrimp and finfish populations, no excavation or filling will be permitted between April 1 and September 30 of any year without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal Management, in conjunction with the Division of Marine Fisheries. 2. Excavation will not exceed —8.0' below mean low water. 3. The temporary placement or double -handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 4. No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any marsh or surrounding waters 5. All unconsolidated material resulting from associated grading and dredge spoil placement shall be retained on site by effective sedimentation and erosion control measures. Prior to any land -disturbing activities, a barrier line of filter cloth must be installed between the land disturbing activity and the adjacent marsh or water areas, until such time as the area has been properly stabilized with a vegetative cover. 6. All spoil material shall be placed at least 30' from mean high water. 7. The disturbed areas will be properly graded and provided with ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within thirty (30) working days of project completion. 8. Spoil area must be inspected prior to beginning work by a DCM Representative. 9. In order to protect water quality, runoff from the construction must not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. 11. No coastal wetlands shall be filled outside the area indicated on the attached works plans. 12. The Division of Coastal Management shall be notified in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of any maintenance work 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 must 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. 13. All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water 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. .- 13 ""'_TY Continued recommendations on next page 14. The disposal area effluent will be contained by pipe, trough, or similar device to a point at or beyond the mean low/normal water level to prevent gully erosion and unnecessary siltation. 15. The terminal end of the pipeline will be positioned at or greater than 50 feet from any part of the dike and a maximum distance from spillways to allow settlement of suspended sediments. 16. A water control structure will be installed at the intake end of the effluent pipe to assure compliance with water quality standards. 17. The diked disposal area will be constructed a sufficient distance from the mean high water level or any marsh to eliminate the possibility of dike erosion into surrounding wetlands or waters. 18. The dike/back fill material/disposal area/disturbed areas will be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within 30 working days of project completion. NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. Enclosures cc: Braxton Davis, DCM Rebecca Ellin, NCNERR Dave Timpy, USACE Jessi Baker, DMF Chad Coburn, DWQ Wilmington files RECLIWD Mairs, Robb L From: Laura Stasavich [Istasavich@lmgroup.net] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 1:13 PM To: Mairs, Robb L Cc: Steve Morrison Subject: Masonboro Yacht Club 1 double checked the Corps' navigation data and confirmed the disposal island is DA disposal area # 256. If you could mark through any references in the project narrative where the island is identified as # 258 and change the name to # 256, that would be great. Thanks again! Laura Laura Stasavich Land Management Group, Inc. P.O. Box 2522 Wilmington, NC 28402 910-452-0001 (office) 91 OA52-0060 (fax) IstasavichAlmarouo. net RECEP✓ED FF-i 1 9 2013 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 15 2013 Masonboro Yacht Club Maintenance Project Winter 2012/2013 NCDCM Permit #131-83 Marina has over 100 wet slips and 45 dry slips. The marina was constructed in a man- made basin at the confluence of Whiskey creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). Vessels moored in the marina range from small skiffs to vessels over 50 foot in length. Immediately adjacent to the marina on its south side is the Trails End Park, a public boat ramp which utilizes the same entrance channel as MYC. Proiect Need The marina was originally dredged to a depth of 8.0 mean low water in 1974, with subsequent maintenance dredging projects over the last 30 years. Currently the basin and entrance channel have shoaled to the point that the limiting depth is 5.5 feet in the entrance channel and 3.0 to 4.0 feet in the berths and basins. There is a current maintenance dredging permit that was issued in 2010 and is active through 2016. Dredging to a depth 8.0 foot throughout the basin except 6.0 foot in the small boat (<25) slips is necessary to maintain operation of the marine and safe navigation in the channel. The primary North Carolina Division of Coastal Management permit for the project was issued in 1983, Permit #131-83, and includes 10 subsequent renewals or minor modifications. Until 22010, all maintenance dredging events were permitted to place material in DA" state owned disposal area within the USACE right-of-way directly across the AIWW from the marina (see attached sheets). The maintenance permit renewal in 2010 included a minor modification to place dredge material in DA 254 located approximately 2 miles north of DA ;*". oth the dredge depth and slip configuration within MYC limit the size of dredge that can be utilized to perform the maintenance work. For this reason, it has been found to be cost prohibitive to pump material the nearly 3 miles from the marina to DA254. The most practical alternative is to utilize the existing area on DA.18 for disposal, as has been done in the past. 2-54 Project Plan The plan is to hydraulically dredge approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material from the manp basin and entrance channel. This material will be transported via pipeline to DAte material to be dredged has been physically and chemically tested and meets the environmental requirements for disposal in a USACE controlled site within the Wilmington District's jurisdiction. The project is intended for construction in March 2013. RECiiVZD r i 9 2013 [, nl 911 11J7 C. rV Spoil Disposal Disposal of the maWrial is planned to occur at the historic site within the USACE right- of-way at DA-9 ere is an existing levee and spillway structure on the site. Surveys of the site indicate that the footprint of the existing levee is sufficient to hold the volume of material that is anticipated to be removed from the marina basin and entrance channel with a factor of safety of 1.4. -2511 The containment levee on DAA is of sufficient height on the northern half of the site. However, the southern half must be raised approximately 3.0 feet to provide sufficient holding capacity. Sufficient design capacity includes the ability to accommodate up to 305/o bulking (fluidization), 24 hrs of water retention during pumping operations to minimize discharge turbidity, and a minimum of 2 feet of additional freeboard at project completion. In addition, the effluent spillway structure will need to be replaced, as the discharge pipe is derelict. All levee improvements will be made utilizing material within the disposal site now and conducted inside the crest of the existing levee. Thus, no new areas on the island, nor vegetation on the exterior of the existing levee, will be disturbed. Summary The applicant is requesting to perform maintenance dredging at the marina facility under the existing maintenance permit. Additionally, a minor motion is being requested to utilize the historic confined disposal facility (DAB) or disposal. The applicant understands that a Consent Agreement with the USACE will also be required in order to utilize DAME$, 256 rr.C:: Pr> Memorandum TO: State Property Office THROUGH: Braxton Davis, Director FROM: Rebecca Ellin, Coastal Reserve Program Manager DATE: December 17, 2012 CC: Allen Jernigan, Attorney General's Office RE: Recommendation regarding Masonboro Yacht Club's Request for Disposal of Dredged Material at the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve This memorandum provides a recommendation regarding State permission for the Masonboro Yacht Club's (MBY) request for disposal of dredged material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) for maintenance of MBY's marina and channel. This memo constitutes a recommendation from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (Division), acting as managers of the Reserve property on behalf of the State. Background information, legal authorities, and the Division's review process were provided in a memo to the State Property Office (SPO) on November 27, 2012. We request that the SPO review this project recommendation and provide a decision regarding State permission for this project. A. Background The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 for disposal of approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material. Cell 256 comprises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly east of MBY, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) (Figure 1). The entire dredge spoil island lies within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve, and within the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Corps) easement that parallels the ICWW. Cell 256 has periodically been utilized for disposal by private entities and has received material as recently as 2007, when it was utilized by MBY. The Corps has no known near term need that will require utilization of the cell (J. Annette, personal communication, 2012). A formal consent agreement from the Corps will be required if SPO permission is granted. The proposed project design will retain the footprint of the diked area of cell 256 to accommodate the disposal of the approximately 21,050 cubic yards of material and include increasing the dike wall height several feet in certain areas, replacing the disposal outflow pipe that drains the cell to the ICWW, and installing the spillway infrastructure. The applicant has provided a project narrative summarizing the project and the praiect;t both ;. DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 1 2 J113 of which are attached for your reference. (Note that the narrative refers to the proposed cell - incorrectly as cell 258; the correct cell number is 256 which is how the cell is referred to in this memorandum and in the project plans). B. Analysis of Prolect Impact on Reserve Resources A survey of the project site was conducted by Reserve staff on November 14, 2012. 1. Habitats Mid -successional shrub forest habitat was found on and adjacent to the dike walls. Plant species present in these areas include those typical of the salt shrub and maritime shrub communities as recognized by the N.C. Natural Heritage Program, including seaside oxeye (Borrichia frutescens), grounsel-tree (Baccharis halimifolia), bigleaf marsh elder (Iva frutescens), wax - myrtle (Morello cerifera), coastal red cedar (Juniperus virginiana var. silicola) and yaupon (Ilex vomitoria). These habitats constitute buffer areas as defined in the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan (2009-2014) and surround and protect core estuarine habitats. Based on the project design, the area outside the dike walls with these habitat types will receive little disturbance under normal operations. Vegetation on the dike walls may be disturbed by trimming or removal during the project to accommodate access and improvements to the dike. Habitat within the cell includes small pockets of the above buffer habitat types; project site preparation and sediment disposal will result in vegetation damage or destruction to these habitat types. The cell also contains extensive areas dominated by the invasive species common reed (Phragmites australis). It is anticipated that the project will not result in any permanent change to the extent or density of the existing phragmites stand. This plant species is known to regrow readily from rhizomes that can penetrate more than six feet of substrate after disturbance. Adjacent to the west and east of the cell, areas of salt marsh dominated by saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniora) occur, and are bordered by salt flats, mud flats, and submerged soft bottom habitats. Together, these areas constitute core habitats as defined in the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve Management Plan (2009-2014). These vital areas ensure the long term viability of the estuarine ecosystem and contribute to the diversity of fauna, flora, and natural processes occurring within the estuary. Access and installation of the spillway and outflow pipe will occur along the western edge of the cell near the IC W W in the same location utilized during previous disposal projects. Under normal operations, the project will directly impact less than 0.10 acres of salt marsh to allow for access to the cell by heavy equipment needed to perform dike and outflow pipe improvements. Marsh mats may be required by Division regulatory staff to minimize impacts to the salt marsh for these purposes. Over 50 acres of salt marsh and submerged habitats span the length of the disposal area to the east and west of the cell and are at risk in the event normal operations are not maintained (e.g., breach of the dike wall) as they are directly adjacent to the project site. ii. Species Utilization Although a thorough wildlife utilization survey is not available for the specific project area, the site visit indicated that habitat is sufficient to support forage and roosting for a variety of bird and small mammal species. During the site visit, a number of songbird species were seen or heard within vegetation directly adjacent to the cell, including brown thrasher, red -winged Page: 2 blackbird, wren spp., sparrow spp., and great horned owl. The owl seen during the survey has been heard numerous times in the past year calling from this island and is believed to be part of the family that roosted and raised fledglings last season on the island adjacent to the north. Wildlife activity on the island may include eastern painted bunting as this species is known to utilize dredge spoil areas with developed shrub forest areas. Heron and egret roosting is common on the islands along the Reserve's western boundary. An area characteristic of roosting was identified by the quantity of droppings present on the ground beneath appropriate vegetation. Wildlife trails are evident in and around the diked area, indicating the presence of deer, raccoon, rabbit, or other small mammals. The project will disrupt wildlife activity in these areas. Larger mammals and birds may survive by fleeing. Small mammals with small home ranges may not survive, as the project may segment travel paths between breeding or nesting and foraging areas. ill. Research Equipment Research equipment is located in close proximity to the proposed disposal site that is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System's System -wide Monitoring Program (Figure 1). A water quality station is located adjacent to the island to the northeast. A meteorological station is located on the island, approximately 200 yards north of the dike wall. The direct risk to this research equipment is low, as the project will not require equipment or activity near either station. Similarly, the integrity of data collected during the project should not be compromised under normal operations, as the project is designed to minimize water quality impacts, as required by the Division and the Corps. Yet, a dike breach could impact operation of the water quality monitoring station and disrupt the collection of normal ambient conditions data. C. Analysis of Sediment Quality The Corps requires a substantial sediment analysis for projects utilizing areas within their easement to assess the physical and chemical characteristics of material to be disposed. The analyses required by the Corps are comprehensive enough to inform our review of placement of material on Reserve property and accordingly, if sediments are found to be acceptable by the Corps, they are considered safe for disposal within the Reserve boundary. We do note that the Corps analyses do not include bioaccumulation measures nor do they evaluate chemical changes that may occur once aquatic sediments become terrestrial. Sediments from the MBY removal area were analyzed per Corps requirements and met standards for disposal within the easement. D. Opportunities for Beneficial }tease of Material or Hahttat Enhancement The MBY project does not offer any unique opportunities for beneficial reuse. No nearby areas of marsh are in need of restoration or sediment augmentation at this time. The physical characteristics of the sediment to be disposed of are not appropriate for creating shorebird nesting habitat, as is sometimes suggested for dredging spoils. Areas of the island outside the dike walls were evaluated to determine if they may benefit from the presence of heavy machinery on the island. While some areas include sediments appropriate for shorebird nesting, natural succession is proceeding in these areas with shrub forest habitat species present. As a result, it was determined that no beneficial reuse or habitat enhancement opportunities exist on this island or related to this project at the present time. Rl~i✓EVED DCNi Yn/ILMI1NGTON, NO FEB 1 ? iui3 Page: 3 E. Alternate Disposal Options In the past, MBY has utilized several options for disposal of material from maintenance dredging of the marina and channel. Several small maintenance operations have occurred in the last decade, with material being trucked to nearby commercial facilities on the mainland. The most recent DCM permit, issued in 2010, specifies a location north on a site that is within the Reserve boundary, but partially in private ownership. Other privately owned disposal areas occur on islands adjacent to the IC W W or on the mainland within 8 miles to both the north and south. Use of cell 256 has been proposed due to proximity, reduced mobilization cost, and historic use. F. Other considerations The island and cell 256 lie directly across the ICW W from the Trails End Park and adjacent residential development. The existing dike walls are nearly 20' high, but natural vegetation external to the dike has grown such that the island and cell appears semi -natural. The project calls for raising the height of the dike walls by several feet to provide for additional capacity in the future. Concerns about changes to the viewshed as a result of changes to the dike walls have been voiced to Reserve staff by an area resident.- G. conclusion The Division recommends granting State permission for the disposal of dredged material within cell 256 for the MBY project per the attached project narrative. We further recommend that the dike wall height be increased only to the extent needed for the proposed project and not to accommodate future projects in light of the upcoming 2013 policy review of dredge disposal projects by private entities at Reserve sites. This project as proposed is fairly typical of private marina/boat yard disposal projects in this area and for which State permission at the Masonboro Island Reserve has been granted previously. The project does carry a level of risk that is inherent for this kind of project including heavy equipment impacts on habitats, potential core habitat impacts due to dike failure, changes in the site's topography, site soil disturbance, deposition of waste materials, and disruption of vegetation at the site (See Division memo to State Property Office dated November 27, 2012). We recommend that sufficient agency oversight is required in the regulatory permit for the project duration to help reduce risk to Reserve resources and liability of the State. We look forward to learning of your final determination on State permission for this project; and if approved, the legal instrument to be used to allow permission and indemnify the State, as well as any potential financial charges to be assessed. Attachments Figure 1. Proposed Disposal Site Map MBY Project Narrative MBY Plans 2012 Page: 4 Form Vo-2 Rev. IN) OdiatW and one copy to State Properryf Qffxce STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY Institution or Agency: N.C. Division of Coastal l4ianaeamant N C Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve vote: December 19 2012 The Department of Administration is requested, as provided by GS §146-28 et seq., to dispose of the real property hereut desaibed by pat'chmve, lease, rental, or other (specify). Temporary disposal by means to It determined by the State Property Office This disposition is recommended for the following reasons: Masonboro Yacht Club (MBY) is requesting State permission for disposal of dredged material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) forperiodic maintenance of MBY's marina and channel. The N.C. Division of Coastal Management's recommendation for this project, as managers of the Reserve property for the State, is summarized in the attached memorandum. Dcseriptionof Ptvperty (Attach additional pages if needed) The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 for disposal. Cell 256 comprises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly east of MBY, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) and within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve located in New Hanover County. The cell is within the existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' easement on the Reserve that parallels the ICWW (See attached Figure 1). &stimated value: Where deed is filed, if known: if deed is in the name of agency other than applicant, state the name: State of North Carotlna State P,fone V Office 11.SAnnyCoro OfEnelneers'easement oil PARMhorolSlaml 1={EE.:.t=aVED ',CM WILMINC'TCN, NC Rental income, if applicable, and suggesk:d terms: SEES 1 '2 'LU13 N/A [+ands from the disposal of this property are recommended for the following use: N/A (Complete ifRgeney has a Governing Board.) Action recmrunending We above request was taken by the Cioverniag D d of and is recorded minutes thereof on — (date). r Signature: Title: oastai Reserve Program Manager, N.C. Division of Coastal Management Form PO-2 Rev. IONI Original and one ropy to Stale Property Office STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY Institution or Agency: N.C. DiPiaion of Coastal Management, N.C. Coastal Reserve Rc NatIonal Estuarine Research Reserve Date: December 19, 2012 The Department of Administration is requested, as provided by GS § 146-28 et seq., to dispose of the real property herein described bypurchase, lease, rental, or other (specify). Temporary disposal by means to be This disposition is recommended for the following reasons: Masonboro Yacht Club (MBY) is requesting State permission for disposal of dredged material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) forperiodic maintenance of MHY's marina and channel. The N.C. Division of Coastal Managemtnt's twommendation for this project, as managers of the Reserve property for the State, is summarized in the attached memorandum. Description of Property: (Attach additional pages if needed) The MEY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 for disposal. Cell 256 comprises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly east of MEY, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW W) and within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve located in New Hanover County. The cell is within the existing U.S. Arty Corps of Engineers' easement on the Reserve that parallels the ICW W (See attached Figure 1). Estimated value: Where deed is filed, if known: If deed is in the name of agency other than applicant, state the name: State of North Carolina State Property Office U.S. Army Corns of Engineers' easement on Masonboro Island Rental income, if applicable, and suggested terms: N/A Funds from the disposal of this property are recommended for the following use: N/A (Complete if Agency has a Governing Board) Action recommending the above request was taken by the Governing 13 of ^� andisni the, minutes thereof on (dale). �. Signature: Title: tReserve Program Manager, N.C. Division of Coastal Management R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Purchase and Services Beverly Eaves Perdue, Govemor Michael G. Bryant, Director Dee Freeman, Secretary MEMORANDUM January 4, 2013 TO: Mr. John Barbour State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1321 FROM: James "Chris" Ivers Capital Projects Coordinator Division of Purchase and Services DATE: January 4, 2013 SUBJECT: Endorsement of Dredge Spoil Island Initiative for Masonboro Boat Yard. Mr. Barbour, The Division of Purchase and Services, after discussion with representatives of the Division of Coastal Management has reviewed the request and documentation for disposition of real property in the matter of Masonboro Boat Yard dredge spoil and concur with that division in endorsing this request. Unless there are mitigating issues, outside the purview of this divisions' review, please proceed accordingly with the measures required to initiate implementation of this action per Coastal Managements request. Should you have any questions regarding this request please feel free. to qli_ me at 919-707-8527. R E C� I u E l_9 DCM WILMINCTON, NC Cordially, 1605 Mail Sew ou Ce11 .Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1605 Phone: 919-733-97461 FAX: 919-715-06841Internet: www.admin.encstate.nc.usipurchasel An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper r: 8 1 ? 2013 Pmm PO-2 Rev. 10 t Ongiml and mw ropy,o Smm Property woe STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY institution or Agency_ DENR Date: January 7, 2013 The Department of Administration is requested, as provided by GS §146-28 et seq., to dispose of the real property herein described by purchase, lease, rental, or other (spec). Temporary disposal by means to be determined by the State Property Office (Real Property) This disposition is recommended for the following reasons: Masonboro Yacht Club (AKA: MBY) is requesting permission from the State of North Carolina for disposal of dredge material within the boundary of the Masonboro Island component of the NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve for periodic maintenance of the MBY's marina and channel. The N.C. Division of Coastal Management's recommendation for this project, as managers of the reserve property for the state is summarized in the attached memorandum. Pending any required approvals from the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Division of Purchase and Contracts, Property Section, currently sees no reason to dispute this recommendation. Description of Property: (Attach additional pages if needed.) The MBY is requesting use of existing dredge spoil cell 256 (as identified by Coastal Management). Cell 256 compromises approximately the middle third of the dredge spoil island that is located directly cast of MBY, adjacent to the Intro -Coastal Waterway (ICWW) and within the boundary of the Masonboro Island Reserve, a component of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve located in New Hanover County. The cell is within the existing U.S. Corps of Engineers' easement on the Reserve that parallels the ICWW. (See figure I provided by Coastal Management) Estimated value: Where deed is filed, if known: State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1321. If deed is in the name of agency other than applicant, state the name: State of North Carolina State Property Office U.S. Army gfts of Engineers' easetlne t* fon Masonboro Island Rental income, if applicable, and suggested terms: TBD by State Property Office Funds from the disposal of this property are recommended for the following use: TBD (Complete ifAgency has aGoverning Board) Action recommending the above request was taken by the Governing Board of _ and is recorded in the minutes thereof on _ (date). Title: echon Chief: DEIVR CPC REC.Ei V ED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 1 2 2013 � I i Project Name Assigned to l'yw-e (/ m(7o% ,Joa IC fn ,�cr Mid ors/ 13 1-?'� Assigned on L9VzS-' /-3 ACTIONS Prepare for signature following review by other Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Date draft permit given to other Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Date reviewed by other Assistant Major Permits Coordinator ePrepare draft for review by Major Permits Coordinator Date draft permit given to Major Permits Coordinator Date reviewed by other Major Permits Coordinator Other I Z'P* Qr(Jr01,( A611-n vs9c� C f ✓r,�sf 6o ounq Written approval from DWQ is is no required for this project. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS, OF ENGINEERS 69 DARLINGTON AVENUE WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: March 18, 2013 Regulatory Division Action ID No. SAW-2006-40170 and State Permit I4o. 131-83 Masonboro Yacht Club and Marina 609 Trails End Road Wilmington, North Carolina 28409 Dear Sir/Madam: Through coordination with the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, we have learned of your request for a minor modification to your Department of the Army (DA) permit originally issued on October 3, 1983, which authorized maintenance of marina facilities on Whiskey Creek and the AIWW, near Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The requested modification consists of a change in the location of the disposal area to allow spoil disposal in ACOE Spoil Disposal site DA#256, all as expressly set forth in the work plans. The proposal continues to be consistent with the provisions and objectives of general permit No. 198000291(copy enclosed). The permit is hereby modified. It is understood that all other conditions of your permit remain applicable and will expire April 30, 2016. If you have any questions or comments you may call me at (910) 251-4634. Sincerely, ;44� Dave Timpy,Troject Manager Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Enclosure RECEIVED MAR 2 0 2013 DCM-MHD CITY -2- Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Chief, Source Data Unit NOAA/National Ocean Survey Attn: Sharon Tear N/CS261 1315 East-West Hwy., Room 7316 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3282 Mr. Doug Huggett Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421 Ms. Debra Wilson, District Manager Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 RECEIVED MAR 4, 0 2013 PIYL6J.i:N7 61W MDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Pat McCrory Governor Masonboro Yacht Club & Marina hie. 609 Trails End Rd. Wilmington, N.C. 28409 Dear Sir or Madam: Braxton C. Davis Director March 12, 2013 John E. Skvarla, III Secretary The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and where applicable, the State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original (buff -colored form) is retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of appeal described below. If you object to the permit or any of the conditions, you may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1 or 113-229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27611-6714, (919) 733-2698 within twenty (20) days of this decision on your permit. You should also be aware that if another qualified party submits a valid objection to the issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days, the matter must be resolved prior to work initiation. The Coastal Resources Commission makes the final decision on any appeal. The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be carried out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance requires additional approval. Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work done by a contractor, it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements. From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we request that you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However, if questions arise concerning permit conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas, you may contact Department personnel at any time for assistance. By working in accordance with the permit, you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources. Ptigry.� Sincerely, a."a'"''r�fTb4l�%y'A.f�-C.- 4 a U-'rfe .yf+-�Rrc„�ye!.yRy9 W' FJif.P Douglas V. Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Manager Enclosure 400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: 252-808-28081 FAX: 252-247-3330 Internet: www.nocoastalmanagement.net An Equal opportunity l Affnnative Action Employer r Z n ... .� ., v_.'_. �1 v ..,, _...__ t. _. i -- N ill '..KP U1aAi..JN1WJ'� WV i � } + , ; > SPILLWAY LOC W �O V W CDSSI N + +, yV + ♦ A m � cl i.J aJ m ip 1 1 +� + ' N+ + cl�Xl�l; urJ } + awl Is43 1^ .. nyNN.- I r n `O104 (I�� I Y N V rs f P Y A Y I I + 4 a G <= + + + ♦ r•�1 4 + ' ^+ I j c. m (r U l r A , Y N + 9 N % r A +✓- A N At i.. �;a� �g aY++�µ +� J n L X. 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MASONBORO YACHT CLUB Notes: of NC, PLLC Aerial Photo from New Hanover County 2010 293-A Horn Omn mosdaa Orlre New Hanover County, North Caroira Horizontal Datum: North Carolina State Plane NAD83 corms+ tan HC 28405 910.3m.333e S M Vertical Datum: Mean Law Water (MLW) Beaufort Datum Dwg Date: 09/10/12 m MAINTENANCE DREDGING m Survey performed by 0ahagan x Bryant Associates Survey Date: 09/5-6/12 — on Sept 5-6, 2012 and represent conditions at that time. b-e Disposal Area #256 NAVD 1988 Drawn Or. AWL Checked By: CLD k- r`� T 11' SRN VIEW — New Dike Construction soak: 1' = 100' 1.00it N= 1929 1.54 it MEAN LOW WATER Drawing Name: NBYC.DWD Scale: 1" = 100' Shed 5 of 5 Z n MASONBORO YACHT CLUB New Hanover County, North Carolina MAINTENANCE DREDGING FALL 2012 PERMIT DRAWINGS GAHAGAN $ BRYANT ASSOCIATES of NORTH CAROLINA, PLLC. 295—A N. Green Meadows Dr. Wilminqton, NC 28405 Tel: -910.313.3338 i —11 M`af `rn ,mCily V �C DCM R JE���Jt�,,th; ;TAN Nc FEB 1 2 2W 43 O n R ! O: n eWj p. O , O c 1 —n Q:l if 1 O N O 7�l-fTflTf-fT VY <b p m '<." Je S8 ge O ll S6 ryZ i �.. 3 0 3 q o .. � cs: m g cc .. o _ o _ I r 0 o O _ N MASONBORO YACHT CLUB New Hanover County, North Carolling MAINTENANCE DREDGING pyy�� Disposal Area #256 .� 11t G lk N VIEW — New Dike Construction Notes: f Me, P..,,.,.,....n Aerial Photo from New Hanover Count 2010 athQ PLLC Y 295-A KarTh arson Msoe9M Dow Hari2ontal Datum: North Carolina State Piano NAD83 W1 on BC 281e5 910.313.333E Vertical Datum: Mean Law Water (MLW) Beaufort Datum Dog Dole: 09/10/12 Survey performed by Cohagan & Bryant Associates Survey Date: 09/5-6/12 on Sept 5-6p 2012 and represent conditions a1 that Hme. NAVD 196E Drawn By: AWL Checked By: CLG 0' 25`�sa�ina' 1,00 ft NCVO 1929 Drawing Name: WBYC.DWG Scale: I- = loop 1,54 ft MEAN LOW WATER Scale: 1" = 100' Shael 5 of 5 ��� 0 o'F C §ea *3 movie x ® m p 4 C6 Cf N ;;a a n C 0 a < ia,� 0 :7MASONBORO YACHT CLUB M New Hanover County, North Carotna E? MAINTENANCE DREDGING Disposal Area #256 ?tt� VIEW — Exisitng 6athymetry & Contours Notes: Aerial Photo from New Hanover County 2010 Horizontal Datum: North Carolina State Plans HAD83 Vertical Datum: Mean Low Water (MLW) Beaufort Catum Survey performed by Gahagan k Bryant Associates on Sept 5-6, 2012 and represent conditions at that Hens. 25' S[r 1.00 ft NAVD 1988 0' �lea' NGVO 1929 Seale: 1* = 100' 1.54 it MEAN LOW WATER of INC, PLLC um 795-A Nonh amn Wad»s DI" Wlentielon, NC 26496 210,311333 Deg Date: 00/10/12 Survey Date: 09/5-6/12 Drawn By. AWL Checked By: CLG Orawfng Name: WSYC.DWG Seale: i' = 100' Sheol 4 of 5 f ®®®®fffffffn IC4i_I � N 11111111 MASONBORO YACHT CLUB Hates: NG f "-"PLLC� -----' of , Aerial Photo from New Hanover County 2010 293-A NMa 0mn Weaows Drlw New Hanover County, North Caratlna Horizontal Datum: North Carolina State Plane NADS3 ws NC 284a3 910.313.333N } Vertical Datum: Mean Low Water (MLW) Beaufort Datum Dwg Date: 00/10/12 MAINTENANCE DREDGING Survey performed by Cahagon k Bryant Associates Survey Dale: D8/31 /72 on August 31, 2012 and represent cand'dfons at that time. MBYC MARINA NAVD 1988 Drawn By: AML Cheaked By: CLG PLAN VIE — Dredge Templates and Volumes a 25® DD rt NGVO 1929 6rowing Nome: NBYC.OWG 9 P Scale: 1' = ID0 1.54 ft 'q MEAN LOW WATER I Si 1' = 100' Sheol 2 of 5