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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTown of NTB 88460CIAOJZ" YCAMA ❑ DREDGE & FILL NQ 88460 A a �D IN GENERAL PERMIT Previous pre ious permit issued e 5?1 evv ❑ Modification []Complete Reissue ❑ Partial Reissue As authorized tfb�yysthe Scale of North 1Carolina, Department of Environmental Quality and the Coas Resources Commission in an area of environmental concern pursuant to: I SA NCAC.�J ` CT 94, .lJ ❑ Rules attached. General Permit Rules available at the following link: vtww nnc eov/CAMArules City jVt ILIE�FdL1 1JQ_f&�tate PiC. Phone # Email Authorized Agent luly/l Project Location (County): _ Street Address/State Road/Lot Subdivision � - , City "19 ZIP Za L _ Affected ❑-'LW EJBW QM s r, ❑ p, Adj. Wt, Body AEC(s): ❑OEA ❑IHA ❑UW ❑SPIMA ❑PWS Closest Maj. Wm. Body ORJi ye /no Pf)( /no Type of Project/ Activity Shoreline Length Access Length _ Pier (dock) lengil FixedPlatform(s) Floating Platform(s) I Finger piers) / Total Platform area i Groin length/g / Bulkhead/Riprap length Avg distance offshore / Breakwater/sill' 9 Max distance/ length Basin, channel Cubic yards Boat ramp Boathouse/BoatliR �. Beach Bulldozing Other SAV observed: yes no Moratorium: n/a yes ;W0 Site Photos: yes Riparian Waiver Attached: ;i�P 1 no A building permit/zoning permit may be required by: Permit Conditions i (Scale 'n s) ❑ TAWPAM/NEUSEBUFFER (circle one) ❑ See note on back regarding River Basin rules ❑ See additional notes/conditions on back ��,W.r4r �ANIA ❑DREDGE & FILL N° 88460 A B COD GENERAL PERMIT Previous permit Date previous permit issued / lew ❑Modification [:]Complete Reissue ❑ Partial Reissue as authorized by the State of `North Carolina. Department of Environmental Quality and the Resources Commission in an area of environmental concern pursuant to: I SA NCAC —Oti 4. `4� ❑ Rules attached. General Permit Rules available at the following link: �.deci.nc.gov/CAMArules Applicant Name City J_Y Phone # Email -0 It Project Locatlon (County): _ , ZIP Street Address/State Road/Lot#(s) Subdivision �p City ZIP [—U Affected J4 Qt^ UPTA 0 'ES ❑ pT5 Adj. Wtr. Body (na an/unk) AEC(s): ❑ CEA ❑ IHA ❑ UIN ❑SPIMA ❑ PWS Closest Mal. W r. Body •J 1� o :ye /no Pr�/no Type of Project/ Activity Shoreline Length Access Length -------- Pier (dock) length / Fixed Platforms) / Floating Platform(s) Finger pier(s) Total Platform area �.r Groin length/g / Bulkhead/ Riprap length Avg distance offshore Breakwater/Sill, 9 G;& -1 Max distance/ length % Basin, channel Boat ramp Boathouse/ BoatliR Beach Bulldozing other SAV observed: yes no Moratorium: n/a yes ) Site Photos: yes®i Riparian Waiver Attached: Si�1 no A building permit/zoning permit ay be required by Permit Conditions Agent or Applicant PRIN'PED Name ---T AND REVIEWED (Scale. S) ❑ TAWPAM/NEUSE/BUFFER (circle one) ❑ See note on back regarding River Basin rules ❑ See additional notes/conditions on back (Please Initial) Signature "Please read compliance statement on back of permit" � � SiSinss Application Feels) eck g one,, Order Iss ng Date Statement of Compliance and Consistency This permit is subject to compliance with this application and permit conditions. Any violation of these terms may subject the permittee to a fine or criminal or civil action; and may cause the permit to become null and void. This permit must be on the project site and accessible to the permit officer when the project is inspected for compliance. The applicant certifies by signing this permit that: 1) prior to undertaking any activities authorized by this permit, the applicant will confer with appropriate local authorities to confirm that this project is consistent with the local land use plan and all local ordinances, and 2) a written statement from the adjacent riparian property owner(s) has been obtained, or proof of delivery of certified mail notification of the adjacent riparian property owner(s). The State of North Carolina and the Division of Coastal Management, in issuing this permit under the best available information and belief, certify that this project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. River Basin Rules Applicable To Your Project: Tar - Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules If indicated on front of permit, your project is subject to the Environmental Management Commission's Buffer Rules for the River Basin checked above due to its location within that River Basin. These buffer rules are enforced by the NC Division of Water Resources. If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Water Resources at the Washington Regional Office (252-946-6481) or the Wilmington Regional Office (910-796-7215). Notes/Additional Permit Conditions: Please ensure all debris associated with the removal or construction of the permitted development is contained within the authorized project area and disposed of in an appropriate upland location. Division of Coastal Management Offices Morehead City Headquarters 400 Commerce Ave Morehead City, NC 28557 252-808-2808/ 1-888-4RCOAST Fax: 252-247-3330 (Serves: Carteret, Craven —south of the Neuse River, Onslow Counties) Elizabeth City District 401 S. Griffin St. Ste. 300 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-264-3901 (Serves: Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans Counties) Washington District 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 252-946-6481 Fax: 252-948-0478 (Serves: Beaufort, Craven — north of the Neuse River, Hyde, Pamlico, Tyrrell and Washington Counties) Wilmington District 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 910-796-7215 Fax:910-395-3964 (Serves: Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties) http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/cm/dcm-home Revised 6/01/2021 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION Town of North Topsail Beach Name of Property Owner Requesting Permit: Alice Derian, Town Manager Mailing Address: 2008 Loggerhead Court North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Phone Number: (910) 328-1349 Email Address: aderian@northtopsailbeachnc.gov I certify that I have authorized Niels Lindquist with Sandbar Oyster Company Inc. Agent! Contractor to act on my behalf, for the purpose of applying for and obtaining all CAMA permits necessary for the following proposed development: ia-e_ at my property located at 465 New River Inlet Rd, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 in Onslow County. 1 furthermore certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to Division of Coastal Management staff, the Local Permit Officer and their agents to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application. Property Owner Information: Signature Alice Derian Print or Type Name Town Manager Title 08 i 22 l 2022 Date This certification is valid through 12 i 31 i 2022 RECEIVED AUG 312022 DCM-MHD CITY N.C. DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION/WAIVER FORM CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED or HAND DELIVERY (Top portion to be completed by owner or their agent) Name of Property Owner: Orlando Hernandez Address of Property: 100 Ocean Club Court, North Topsail Beach Mailing Address of Owner 4500 Morris Park Drive, Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227 Owners email: Orland o@0Hcapitalassests Owner's Phone# .cam Agent's Name: Agent's Email: Agent 704.283.5080 ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER'S CERTIFICATION (Bottom portion to be completed by the Adjacent Property Owner) I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to the above referenced property. The individual applying for this permit has described to me. as shown on the attached drawing, the development they are proposing. A cri tin or drawing, with dimensions. must be provided with this le er. I DO NOT have objections to this proposal. I DO have objections to this proposal. Management (DCM) in writing within 10 days of receipt of this notice. Correspondence should be mailed to 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405-3845. DCM representatives can also be contacted at (910) 796.7215, No response is considered the same as no objection if you have been notified by Certified Mail. WAIVER SECTION I understand that any proposed pier, dock, mooring pilings. boat ramp, breakwater. boathouse. lift. or groin must be set back a minimum distance of 15' from my area of riparian access unless waived by me (this does not apply to bulkheads or riprap revetments). (If you wish to waive the setback, you must sign the appropriate blank below.) I DO wish to waive sometall of the 15' setback Signature of Adjacent Riparian property Owner -OR- I do not wish to waive the 15' setback requirement (initial the blank) Signature of Adjacent Riparian Property Owner: Typed/Printed name of ARPO: Orlando Hernandez Mailing Address of ARPO: 4500 Morris Park Drive, Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227 ARPO's email Orlando@OHcapitalassests ARPO's Phone#: 704.283.5080 .com Date: 'waiver is valid for up to one year from ARPO's Signature' Revised July 2021 RECEIVED AUG 312022 DCM-MHD CITY N.G. DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATIONIWAIVER FORM CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED or HAND DELIVERY (Top portion to be completed by owner or their agent) Name of Property Owner Jerry and Heather James Address of Property: 451 New River Inlet Road Mailing Address of owner: 5720 Johnston Court, Climax, North Carolina 27233 Owners email: HHJames06@gmail.com Agent's Name: Agent's Email: Owner's Phone#: (336) 685-0712 Agent ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER'S CERTIFICATION (Bottom Portion to be completed by the Adjacent Property Owner) I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to the above referenced property. The individual applying for this permit has described to me, as shown on the attached drawing, the development they are proposing. A I DO NOT have objections to this proposal. I DO have objections to this proposal )f you have objections to what Is being proposed, you must notify the N.c. urvrsron or coasrar Management (DCM) In writing within 10 days of receipt of this notice. Correspondence should be mailed to 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28406.3845. DCM representatives can also be contacted at (910) 796-7215. No response is considered the same as no objection if you have been notified by Certified Mail. WAIVER SECTION I understand that any proposed pier, dock, mooring pilings, boat ramp, breakwater, boathouse, lift, or groin must be set back a minimum distance of 15' from my area of riparian access unless waived by me (this does not apply to bulkheads or riprap revetments). (If you wish to waive the setback, you must sign the appropriate blank below.) I DO wish to waive some/all of the 15' setback Signature of Adjacent Riparian Property Owner -OR- I do not wish to waive the I setback requirement (initial the blank) Signature of Adjacent Riparian Property Owner. Typed/Printed name of ARPO: Jerry and Heather James UUU Mailing Address of ARPO: 5720 Johnston Court, Climax, North Carolina 27233 ARPO's email: HHJamesO6@gmail.com ARPO's Phone#: (336) 685-0712 Date: IR 'waiver is valid for up to one year from ARPO's Signature* Revised July 2021 RECEIVED IAUG 31 2022 DCM-MHD CITY SANDBAR OYSTER COMPANY I sheursha Motivated~ 5117 Webb Street Morehead City North Carolina 28557 Niels@SandbarOysterCompany.com 252.732.4516 To: Tina Martin, Field Rep, Division of Coastal Management From: Niels Lindquist, Sandbar Oyster Company Subject: GP.2400 Permit Application for the North Topsail Beach Town Park living shoreline Date: August 31, 2022 Dear Tina, Thank you for your work with DCM reviewing and permitting coastal development projects. This package contains application materials requesting a GP.2400 permit for a marsh -toe revetment living shoreline we seek to install along a section of sound -side shoreline at Town Park, North Topsail Beach. Included in this application are (1) the signed Agent Authorization form between the town and Sandbar Oyster Company (hereafter SANDBAR); (2) the sign ARPO notification forms for the relevant adjacent property owners; (3) a check for the $200 permit application fee; and (4) the proposal SANDBAR submitted to the town for this living shoreline project. The proposal contains the structure design/location diagrams and provides information about the Oyster Catcher composite material to be used to create the reef structure. Oyster Catcher is a material approved by DCM and DMF to create the foundations of oyster reefs. If you have any questions about this permit application, please call or email me to discuss. Sincerely, Niels Lindquist U CEO and Co -Founder of Sandbar Oyster Company Cell: (252) 732-4516 Email: niels sandbaroystercompany.com RECEIVED AUG 31 NZZ DCM-MHD CITY PA SANDBAR OYSTER COMPANY Iswiree moaea- 5117 Webb Street Morehead City North Carolina 28557 Niels@SandbarOysterCompany.com 252.732.4516 To: Alice Derian, Town Manager, Town of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina From: Niels Lindquist, Sandbar Oyster Company Subject: Proposal for the North Topsail Beach Town Park living shoreline Date: July 21, 2022 Dear Ms. Derian, Sandbar Oyster Company (hereafter SANDBAR) is excited to work with the Town of North Topsail Beach and Tracy Skrabal with the North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) to create a Irving shoreline along a 195-ft stretch of shoreline at Town Park (Figures 1 and 2). Living shorelines use nature -based features, including oyster reefs and saltmarsh plants, to protect shorelines from degradation and erosion, and offer long-term resilience in the face of rising sea levels. Structural Summary: The proposed living shoreline for the North Topsail Beach Town Park, as diagramed (Figures 2-5) will consist of an oyster reef marsh -toe revetment created within the intertidal Optimal Growth Zone (OGZ) for oysters (Figure 5 A; Ridge et al. 2015) using the "Table" form of SANDBAR'S patented/patent-pending biodegradable hardscape called Oyster CatcherTM. The Tables will act as a reef scaffold on which immense numbers of oyster larvae will settle. Within 1-2 years, oyster growth will fill in the void space of the scaffold with tightly fused and intermingled shells of the growing oysters, resulting in an exceptionally dense and resilient oyster reef. Once installed, the Oyster Catcher' marsh -toe revetment will provide immediate wave attenuation services and create an environment under and between the revetment and shoreline conducive to sediment accumulation that will facilitate the growth and expansion of the existing Spartina alterniflora saltmarsh (Figure 5 Q. Scope of Work: SANDBAR will manufacture the biodegradable hardscape element for the marsh - toe revetment, transport these materials to Beach Park and deployment the Tables to create the Oyster Catcher- structure as shown in the Figures 2-4. Figures 6-10 show examples of shoreline reefs created with Oyster Catcher' and saltmarsh plant communities developing behind them. Timing: Once a contract has been signed by all parties, SANDBAR will begin the manufacture of the Oyster CatcherTM elements for the Town Park Irving shoreline project. It is anticipated that this manufacturing effort will take ^2 weeks, possibly longer if inclement weather prolongs the manufacturing process. Once the materials are made, their deployment to create the revetment structure, should take two low -tide cycles (-6 hours). Additional deployment time may be needed if water levels are running substantially higher than predicted on the scheduled deployment days. If no substantial delays occur, we expect to have completed construction of the revetment by August 1, 2022. Payment Terms: Payment of 50% of the estimated contract price (see Table for an itemized breakdown of material and service costs) shall be made within 2 weeks of contract engagement to support materials acquisitions and Oyster CatcherTM' manufacturing efforts. The remaining 50% of the contract price is due upon completion of the revetment installation. Direct deposit of funds is preferred, and secondarily, checks mailed to Sandbar Oyster Company Inc., 5117 Webb Street, Morehead City, NC 28557. RECEIVED AUG 31 2022 DCM-MHD CITY Limited Warranty: Structures placed along estuarine shorelines are exposed to multiple forces and stresses that when severe can cause damage to structures; no warranties are made regarding the performance of the revetment under extreme conditions (e.g. a major hurricane). However; to date, Table -based structures have performed exceptionally well, even under extreme conditions. Sandbar Oyster Company managers will inspect the condition of the constructed shoreline structures monthly for 12,months following complete of the construction phase of the project. Any identified deficiencies will be discussed with NCCF/North Topsail Beach town staff and a plan for repairs will be developed. Relatively minor repairs to maintain the function of the Oyster CatcherTM reef revetment will be made by Sandbar Oyster Company at no cost to NCCF or the Town of North Topsail Beach. In the event of a catastrophic event, for example a major hurricane, Sandbar Oyster Company will participate in the evaluation of the damage and scope of repairs needed but will not be financially responsible for affecting the repairs. SITE CONSIDERATIONS The structure for the proposed marsh -toe revetment was informed by a site visit conducted May 26, 2022. Environmental Factors Wind wave exposure: minimal. This shoreline is located with a small cove well protected from wind waves. Boat wakes: minimal boat wake impact this shoreline with little boating activity occurring within the park's cove. Currents: weak tidal currents. Bottom characteristics: generally, a mud and sand mix with some buried shell materials. Salinity: high within SE NC coastal sounds, generally limits oyster reef growth to the intertidal OGZ. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV): none observed at this site. Tide range: —2.5 ft, which for the soundside shoreline of Town Park area yields an intertidal oyster growth zone of — 1.25 ft of tidal elevation between mean low water and mean water level. Biological Factors Oyster and saltmarsh abundance and growth: Figure 5 A shows oysters in the OGZ on dock pilings at Town Park, although scattered clusters of live oysters found below the mean low tide line (Figure 5 B) suggests subtidal reef development is also likely. Figure 5 C shows the existing saltmarsh (Spartina alterniflora) community along the shoreline where the Oyster Catcher — marsh -toe revetment will be constructed. Figure 1. Location of the proposed Oyster Catcher' marsh -toe revetment (yellow -lined box) on the soundside of the North Topsail Beach Town Park. Image from the Onslow, County government GIS website; 2022 imagery. Figure 2. Proposed location and segmentation of the 195 ft-long Oyster CatcherT marsh -toe revetment proposed for the North Topsail Beach Town Park showing a southern section (#1) of 110 ft and a northern section (#2) of 85 ft. Image from the Onslow County government GIS website; 2022 imagery. RECEIVED AUG 31 2022 DCM-MHD CITY -35 ft M. Oyster Catcher- Tables SANDBAR greer — lower tier; shoreline parallel orientation red — uppertier; shoreline diagonal orientation OYSTER to®PANY ]wm,.n� Figure 3. Plan view of an —35-ft section of the proposed Oyster CatcherTM' marsh -toe revetment showing the arrangement of Tables. marsh bay ^30 in ♦--MWL —12 in Figure 4. Cross-section view of the proposed Oyster CatcherTM' Table marsh -toe revetment. Figure 5. A — view of oysters growing in the intertidal zone on pilings of the dock on the southwest side of the Town Park indicating the tidal range over which oyster reef can develop in the park's environment. B — example of the clusters of live oysters growing along the Beach Park shoreline, suggesting oysters can also thrive subtidally along the Town Park shoreline. C — view looking south to north at low tide of the shoreline where the Oyster CatcherTM marsh -toe revetment will be installed. Table. Itemized cost estimate for the Oyster CatcherTM Table marsh -toe revetment. Item Quantity Unit Description Unit Price Total 1 130 each Oyster CatcherTM Table $70.00 $9,100.00 2 1 Delivery $740.00 $740.00 3 1 Installation $2,160.00 $2,160.00 4 1 DCM CAMA General Permit $200.00 $200.00 5 1 Project Administration (10%of items 1-4) $1,220.00 $1,220.00 Subtotal $13,420.00 Sales Tax (7.00%) $939.40 TOTAL $14,359.40 Nominal Project Length (ft) —195 Cost per Project Linear Ft - -$74 Features and Benefits of the Oyster Catcher' Table -Based Oyster Reefs Figures 6 through 10 show examples of robust oyster community development on Oyster Catcher' -based reef foundations placed in the OGZ. These exceptional reef development outcomes have been realized in environments ranging from high wave/current energies to more quiescent tidal creeks (see Moore et al. 2020 and Wellman et al. 2021 for projects comparing oyster community development on Oyster CatcherTM vs. shell bag reefs, a long -used standard for oyster reef sill and marsh -toe revetment creation). RECEIVED AUG 312022 DCM-MHD CITY Figure 6. Examples of oyster growth on stacked Oyster CatcherTM Tables (top); rows of single Oyster CatcherT Tables (bottom) and close-up of oyster growth on Tables (bottom insert) 18 months after deployment in North Carolina. Figure 7. Oyster CatcherTM reef (185ft) at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. sill constructed April 2019; picture date February 10, 2022. Note that plant growth during spring and summer 2022 has expanded this saltmarsh to the back edge of the sill. Figure 8. Oyster reef development on Oyster Catcher^" Tables at Wachapreague, Virginia. Project with The Nature Conservancy. Tables deployed June 2020; pictures taken January 2022. Figure 9. Oyster reef development on Oyster CatcherTM Tables vs. bagged oyster shell near Savannah, Georgia. Materials deployed May 2021; pictures taken December 2021. Features and Benefits of the Oyster Catcher'" Table Reef (cont.) • Oyster CatcherTM surface roughness is highly attractive to settling oyster larvae and protective of juvenile oysters. • Oyster CatcherTM cm -scale element spacing (i.e. within and among Tables legs and horizontal cross members) enhances oyster community development by reducing oyster mortality from larger predatory fishes and invertebrates. • The roughness of Oyster Catcher^' Table legs when buried in sediments ranging from sand to soft mud provide exceptional vertical stability even after substantial oyster community development; thus, no underlayment is needed to prevent potential subsidence of the proposed Oyster Catcher' Table -based reefs. Figure 10 shows Tables used in soft sediments in Georgia and Virginia. No underlayment has ever been needed with Oyster CatcherTM-based reefs. RECEIVED AUG 31 2022 DCM-MHD CITY Figure 10. Views of Oyster Catcher** Table deployments in soft, muddy bottoms in Georgia (left) and Virginia (right). • Oyster CatcherTM is a non -carbonate reef foundation material that does not allow colonization by carbonate (oyster shell and limestone rock) boring/eroding oyster pests. • The ability to created elevated Oyster Catcher' reef scaffolds is proving to be a game - changing innovation that yield reefs of fused and intermingled oysters exceptionally robust to high wave and current disturbances. A central strategy of reef development with Oyster Catcheff is creating a scaffold of elements on which oyster settlement and growth is facilitated and over time fills in the void space of the scaffold with layered generations of oysters. • The initial open void spaces of the proposed Oyster CatcherTM' marsh -toe revetment will allow facile passage of mobile species through the revetment structure until such time the void space fills in with oyster growth and/or accumulated sediments. Further, with the height of the Oyster Catcher'"' revetment being at mean water level, at higher tides, mobile species can move over the top of the revetment at higher tides. • With the low current and wave energies at the Town Park site, oyster feces and pseudofeces are likely to accumulate rapidly underneath and behind the revetment thereby promoting salt�marsh expansion.behind the revetment. m. • Oyster CatcherT is a lightweight material that offers ease of handling, lower transportation and installation costs and contributes to its resistance to sinking in soft sediments. For _ example, the avefage weight of a Table is ^25 lbs. Further, the Tables can be stacked in a spiral fashion; which reduces the footprint of truck, trailer and boat deck space needed to transport Tables. Total Cost of the P•foppsed Oyster CatcherTM' Table Marsh -Toe Revetment - $14,359.40 y 'Le and _ « ;•y Included in this bid,ared;'.;;,, •••.. ..., Materials (Oyster CatcherTM' Tables): $9,100.00 cca C �r•au.ir vserr Construction (transport to site and deployme` tf $2;900.00,ent _ 'r Catcher'^, "IS ..p9°rJ, t.T site and :. LAMA General Permit Application Fee: $200.00 Project Design & Administration (10%of materials, construction, permit fee): $1,220.00 NC Sales and Use tax (Onslow County rate — 7.00%): $939.40 Cost per foot based on length of the marsh -toe revetment (195 ft) —$74 per ft SANDBAR greatly appreciates the opportunity to submit a proposal for this project. For questions related to our proposal, please contact Dr. Niels Lindquist. Sincerely, Niels Lindquist CEO and Co -Founder of Sandbar Oyster Company Cell: (252) 732-4516 Email: niels@sandbaroystercompanV.com References Moore, CS, RK Gittman, B1 Puckett, EH Wellman, and AMH Blakeslee. 2020. If you build it, they will come: restoration positively influences free-living and parasite diversity in a restored tidal marsh. Food Webs 25:e00167 Ridge, JT, AB Rodriguez, FJ Fodrie, NIL Lindquist, MC Brodeur, SE Coleman, JH Grabowski and EI Theuerkauf. 2015. Maximizing oyster -reef growth supports green infrastructure with accelerating sea -level rise. Scientific Reports 5; Article number 14785; doi:10.1038/srep14785 Wellman, EH, CJ Baillie, BJ Puckett, SE Donaher, SN Trackenberg and RK Gittman. 2021. Reef design and site hydrodynamics mediate oyster restoration and marsh stabilization outcomes. Ecological Applications 2022;32:e2506; https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2506 Proposal Acceptance Signatures July 21, 2022 Niels Lindquist, Date CEO Sandbar Oyster Company, Inc. Alice Derian Town Manager North Topsail Beach Date RECEIVED AUG 31 2022 DCM-MHD CITY