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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWDN Bailey/Bailey & AssociatesCoastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY November 22, 2016 Mr. Steve Morrison Land Management Group, Inc. 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15 Wilmington, NC 28403 PAT MCCRORY Gommor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Sanatory BRAXTON DAVIS Director Re: Request for CAMA Application Withdrawal- Grand View Community Marina Dear Mr. Morrison: This letter is in reference to the CAMA Major Permit application request that you submitted to the Division of Coastal Management on February 29, 2016, on behalf of Bailey & Associates, Inc., for a proposed community docking facility at 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County. A request for additional information was sent on June 1, 2016, and the application has been on hold since that date. On November 17, 2016, the Division of Coastal Management received your request to withdraw the permit application referenced above. As such, this file will be retired and considered closed in status. Please contact me at (910) 796-7302, or by email at: heather.coatsna.ncdenr.Rov if you have any question of if I can be of additional assistance. Sincerely, -Cou,� eea ther Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Cc: MHC Files/WiRO Files RECEIVED Tyler Crumbley, USACE DFr n Robb Mairs, DWR DCtu1 t;ITY State of North Carolina I Fnviloumeotel Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive En., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 0 c DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Application Processing Notes -?ik ItLe Type: (check all that apply) �� r New Major Mod_ Permit#_ Minor Mod Rene% v�ZG/(e) hq" f pt�e Permit Coordinator:- Y' 'f i w i `•�°G n' Field Date Time Message 4/Iq LmAi Leo SPo Foie "a Gwm.d4S 5/q/fro Safi �xk �S�o�n ltw Coats, Heather From: Steve Morrison <smorrison@lmgroup.net> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 2:11 PM To: Huggett, Doug; Coats, Heather Cc: Higgins, Karen; Gregson, Jim; Christopher W. Bailey (cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz); 'Matt. Nichols@smithmoorelaw.com' Subject: CAMAapplication retirement On behalf of Bailey & Associates, I am requesting the retirement of their LAMA Major Permit application currently on administrative hold. Please contact me with any questions that you may have regarding this request. Thank you for your assistance. Steve Morrison I Environmental Consultant Direct 452-0001 x 1903 1 Fax'. 910.452.0060 1 Mobile: 910A71.0502 Email . smorrisori i regroup. net I Website: www.Imgroup.net Land Management Group, Inc I Environmental Consultants 3805 Wrightsville Avenue I Suite 15 1 Wilmington, N.C. 28403 LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP 1xc, Environmental Consultants RECEIVED DEC 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Nt' . r�a. Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY November 18, 2016 Mr. Chris Bailey —President Bailey and Associates P.O. Box 400 Jacksonville NC 28541 Subject: WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION Application for 401 Water Quality Certification Grand View Community Marina Dear Mr. Bailey: PAT MCCRORY Gommor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director D W R # 2011-0410 v3 New Hanover County On, March 16, 2016, you requested a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water Resources (Division). On November 17, 2016, the Division received a request from your Authorized Agent (Land Management Group, Inc.) to withdraw the current application. Therefore, your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification is hereby considered withdrawn. Please be aware that you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for this activity and any work done within waters of the state may be a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Code. Contact me at (919) 807-6360 or karen.hiasinsCa@ncdenr.gov if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, 4XKM, .� I Karen Higgins, Supervis� 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch cc: Steve Morrison — Land Management Group, Inc (3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403) Matthew Nichols —Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP (101 N. Third Street #400, Wilmington, NC 28401) Tim Owens —Town of Wrightsville Beach (321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480) Heather Coats — DCM Wilmington TylerCrumbley —USACE Wilmington WiRO file File Copy (Laserfiche) Filename: 110410v3GrandviewMaripWhdra% al DCM WILMINVED GTON, NC State or North Carohna I Environmental Quality I Water Resources NOV 2 O Q 2016 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807 6300 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY September 7, 2016 Mr. Chris Bailey— President Bailey and Associates P.O. Box 400 Jacksonville NC 28541 Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Application for 401 Water Quality Certification Grand View'Community Marina Dear Mr. Bailey, PAT MCCRORY Gorervor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S""I. S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Dnzcmr- DWR # 2011-0410 v3 New Hanover County I write in response to the enclosed letter from SEPI Engineering & Construction (SEPI) on August 25, 2016 on behalf of the Town of Wrightsville Beach (the Town) and in response to your attorney's August 17, 2016 letter, regarding the subject application for a 401 Certification. The Division's primary concern has been and continues to be whether the proposed project has reasonably addressed impacts that may result in or contribute to a violation of water quality standards. The Town is required to properly operate and maintain the Northeast Interceptor (NEI or sewer line) force main in accordance with its wastewater collection system permit. At the very core of this requirement is the Town's ability to perform routine inspection and maintenance and to promptly respond to sanitary sewer overflows. The Town has reiterated it concern that the proposed project "represents an increased exposure to damage for the force main as well as an encumbrance to the ability of the Town of Wrightsville Beach to properly operate, maintain, and respond to an emergency associated with the force main crossing of the AIWW." On May 10, 2016 the Division requested, among other things, an "engineering analysis which demonstrates that the construction and future operation/usage of the proposed facility (based upon the size and types of vessels predicted to be utilizing the marina) will not negatively impact or damage the NEI." On July 28, 2016, the Division received a one paragraph response and "Marina Plan Overview" from Mr. Cazier. In that response, Mr. Cazier stated that the pier and dredging project will be a "minimum of approximately 15ft away from the NEI" and that "[t]his should be an acceptable distance with the use of normal jetting of piles and bucket to barge dredging." (emphasis added). Based on the information received from both parties, the proposed pier installation and dredging would take place in close proximity to"tyCp NO State ofNonh Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources ,)EP 14 2016 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 919 807 6300 Bailey & Associates Request for Additional Information D W R # 2011-0410 v3 of the Town's existing sewer line and utility lines. While the applicant and the Town may disagree as to how much risk the pier construction and dredging poses to the sewer line, there is some level of increased risk to the sewer line posed by the proposed construction and dredging. With respect to post -construction use of the pier, Mr. Cazier stated that the area next to the existing pier is "open for vessel operation at the current time with no limitations." Similarly, in a letter dated August 11, 2016, Mr. Cazier stated that "[the forcemain area is already subject to boat traffic and was prior to the existing dock facility." While those statements may be true, it is unlikely that, as the pier and water depths exist today, boats routinely navigate away from the existing dredged channel (to the north of the sewer line) to cross the sewer line to reach shallower water. In contrast, the proposed boat slips would result in some degree of increased boat traffic, as boats must travel over the sewer line every time they depart from and return to the new boat slips. Thus, the addition of the new slips in this particular area increases the risk of impacts to the sewer line. Most importantly, a NEI pipe failure, regardless of the cause, would likely result in significant environmental harm (including violations of water quality standards) and potentially serious risks to public health. An expanded pier with additional unattended boats would make it more difficult for the Town to access the area in an emergency response situation. Based on these concerns, the Division requests that the applicant provide an operation, maintenance, and access agreement signed by both the applicant and the Town to ensure that proper procedures are in place to mitigate the maintenance and emergency response concerns summarized in the SEPI letter. This document should be developed with the intention that it would serve as a contract between the land owner and Town, to be incorporated into the 401 Certification. It may contain additional measures such as monitoring and reporting of sediment depth above the NEI force main within the project area, plans for corrective measures if necessary, contact personnel and notification procedures, and any other agreements that may be required to address concerns related to protection of water quality standards. Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e) the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for proper consideration of the application. If all of the requested information is not received in writing by September 30, 2016, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be returned or denied. All of the above requested information shall be sent in triplicate to the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. RECEIVED QCM WILMINGTON, IN SEP 14 2016 Bailey & Associates Request for Additional Information D W R # 2011-0410 v3 Please contact me at (919) 807-6360 or Karen.Higgins@ncdenr.eov if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Karen Higgins, Supervisoor'� 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch encl: August 25, 2016 Letter from SEPI Engineering to Town of Wrightsville Beach, Re: CAMA Major Permit Application, Grand View Community Boating Facility cc: Steve Morrison — Land Management Group, Inc (3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403) Matthew Nichols —Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP (101 N. Third Street #400, Wilmington, NC 28401) Tim Owens —Town of Wrightsville Beach (321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480) DWR 401 and Buffer Permitting Branch file Heather Coats —DCM Wilmington Tyler Crumbley — USACE Wilmington WiRO file Filename: ll0410v3GrandviewMarina 401 Holdl6O9O7.docx RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC SEP 14 2016 Celebruring 15 Y"n SEPI August 25, 2016 [N OIN[LOINO1 CON OT NYCTIOM Tim Owens, Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach 1025 Wade Avenue Raleigh, NCI 27605 321 CausewayDrive 919.789.9977 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 11020 David Taylor Subject: CAMA Major Permit Application Drive I Suite 115 Charlotte, NC 128262 Bailey & Associates, Inc., Applicant 704.714.4880 Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC 5030 New Centre Drive I Suite B Dear Mr. Owens, Wilmington, NC 284031910.523.5715 As requested, SEPI Engineering &Construction (SEPI) has reviewed the comments 10800 Midlothian which were written in regard to the July 28, 2016 SEPI letter of opinion concerning 7umpike I Suite 100 the CAMA Permit Application submitted for Bailey and Associates, Inc. The set of Rlchnnond, VA 23235 1 804.594.0181 letters contains a letter from Smith Moore Leatherwood (SML) dated August 17, 2016 with seven (7) exhibits attached as support. The exhibits include letters commenting on SEPI's letter along with a copy of the Town's Easement Document and a letter from the Corps of Engineers. In general, the SML letter focuses on two primary topics. First, the letter attempts to Illustrate that the size and material of the force main under the AIWW is 14 Inch HOPE pipe as opposed to Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) as stated in the July 28 SEPI letter. Second, the letter seems to question the easement documentation for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) where the force main is located. Prior to addressing the SML letter and attached opinions it is important to reiterate the primary concern identified in the SEPI letter of July 28, 2016. One intent of the letter was to describe some of the operational and management challenges which the Town faces with regard to the sewer system and in particular, the AIWW force main crossing. The Information listed some of real world difficulties that the Town faces in operating the sewer system in order to highlight the importance of unencumbered access to the system. The primary concern stated in the conclusion of the SEPI letter is that the existing pier and dock, as well as the proposed project, represents an Increased exposure to damage for the force main as well as an encumbrance to the ability of the Town of Wrightsville Beach to properly operate, maintain, and respond to an emergency Received associated with the force main crossing of the AIWW. The review and analysis of the existing and proposed project's Impact to the Town's AUG 2 5 1016 sewer system was done, in part, utilizing my years of experience in the management and operation of a public sanitary sewer system. This experience includes the DCM operation and emergency response needs for a system which was located in a variety of environmental conditions such as coastal regions and included areas of the County directly associated with the NEI Including the area near and around the site of the force main crossing for the Town of Wrightsville Beach. The SML letter and the supporting opinions written by others did not address the sepiengineering.com conclusion offered in the July 28, 2016 SEPI letter concerning the primary issue of gSEPlengineers SEPI unencumbered access. The SEPI letter was written from an operational perspective with the Intent to give readers who perhaps have little or no experience with operations, maintenance, and emergency response, some insight into what challenges the Town faces, why some of these challenges exist and what steps or protections are needed to allow the Town to appropriately operate the system. Without some general knowledge or experience in the operations of a sewer system It would be difficult for someone to fully understand what difficulties exist in responding to an emergency, such as a sanitary sewer spill in a coastal environment, as well as the logistics, dangers, and realities that must be addressed while responding. With the exception of Wrightsville Beach, none of the parties Involved have provided comment regarding the sewer system's operational Integrity, the Town's need for unencumbered access for maintenance and emergency response, the protection of the environment and more importantly the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. The SML letter dated August 17, 2016 focuses on the size and material of the force main crossing the AIWW and the Town's Easement documentation. The letter provides as an exhibit, Exhibit "A", discussing the size and material Issue. This letter from the Division of Water Resources of the NCDEQ, dated August 5, 2016, states that a review of the Divisions files and communicating with the original contractor who Installed this portion of the NEI, has created what appears to be an inconsistency In the material the NEI is made of in the area crossing the AIWW. It Is stated that the SEPI letter identifies the pipe as 14 inch ductile Iron pipe (DIP) whereas other Information NCDEQ has indicates the material to be 14 Inch HDPE. Additionally, the SML letter provides two other exhibits, Exhibit "B" and Exhibit "C", to further Illustrate that the size and material listed in the SEPI letter is inconsistent with other Information. Exhibit "B" is a copy of an email from Zulu Marine Services which clearly states "The pipe we inspected was HP plastic pipe," and Exhibit "C" Is a copy of an email from Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying which also clearly states "My best recollection on pipe material is It's PVC." Note that "HP pipe", "PVC" and "HDPE" pipe are not the same material. The documentation reviewed for the development of the July 28, 2016 SEPI letter was Information from the time the force main was constructed. This includes survey data from 1977, drawings dated from 1981, Easement documents from 1982 and Corps of Engineers documents dated 1978. This represents Information that is approximately 33 to 39 years old. Perhaps due to the long period of time that has passed since construction, or perhaps due to reasons unknown, the available documentation that was reviewed is incomplete and, in some cases, inconsistent. The inconsistencies in the information utilized for the July 28, 2016 SEPI letter comes from a number of sources. The easement documentation which indicates that the force main crossing the AIWW is to be constructed of 14 Inch DIP. The drawings reviewed Identify two routes for the force main and identify the material to be either 14 inch DIP or 16 Inch Polyethylene. Additionally, I have personal experience actually working with this system and with the sewer system in New Hanover County since early 2000. During that time, I have had several conversations with numerous individuals and the general understanding is that the AIWW crossing was constructed with DIP. The SML letter describes the inconsistencies and utilizes the NCDEQ letter of August 5, 2016 and two letters used as exhibits to further clarify the point. However, even these letters are inconsistent with regard to each other and with the historic 2 SEPI information referenced above. The force main has been described as 14 inch or 16 inch. The force main material has been described as DIP, HDPE, HP Pipe, PVC, and Polyethylene. There seems to be no disagreement that an actual force main exists under and around the existing pier and dock as well as the proposed project. There does appear to be much Inconsistency in the documentation and Identification of the size and material of the force main. For the purpose of establishing the need for the Town to have unencumbered access for operation and maintenance, the type of material and size of the force main crossing the AIWW is less significant than the fact that a force main exists crossing the AIWW. Whether or not the force main in this area is constructed of HDPE, DIP, or PVC is not as significant as the Town's ability to appropriately operate and maintain their system and more specifically, respond to an emergency situation such as a sanitary sewer spill. The second item discussed in the SML letter focuses on the Town's easement document. The letter describes a missing page and identifies the document as unrecorded. As a Professional Land Surveyor, it has been my experience that the recorded status of a document does not diminish the integrity or validity of the agreement within that document. The copy of the Corps of Engineers application dated 1978 that SEPI reviewed has three (3) attached Illustrations. Two of these illustrations, sheet 2 of 3 and sheet 3 of 3, seem to contain the same Information as the attachments in the easement document but they are not Identical to the Illustrations of the easement document. The Corps illustration identifies Site A to be the force main crossing of Banks Channel. The SML letter also identifies this page as Important as it may identify the material type as there is a reference on illustration sheet 2 of 3 for the AIWW crossing that states "All other factors and conditions are the same as Site A crossing." It is not known if the missing page of the easement document contains the same Information as the sheet 1 of 3 page included in the Corps document. The material reference for Site "A" Identified on Sheet 1 of 3 in the Corps document is for the force main crossing the AIWW which is identified to be 14 Inch "CIP" which represents another Inconsistency in material as discussed above. The remaining Exhibit letters supporting the SML letter includes letters from Intracoastal Engineering, Exhibit "E", and from Land Management Group, Exhibit "F". The letter from Intracoastal Engineering focuses on several items including the material of the force main crossing which were discussed in items 1, 2 and 3 of the July 28, 2016 SEPI letter. As discussed above, the type of material is not the significant issue. The July 281h SEPI letter identified issues with DIP from an operational perspective. There are other sections of the force main that are known to be DIP upstream and downstream of the area where there is confusion associated with the material type crossing the AIWW. Even if the force main crossing the AIWW is of a material other than DIP, the crossing would transition from DIP to this alternate material. The areas where this transition occurs is still located In coastal environment and is susceptible to the same Issues as stated in the July 28s' SEPI letter. Additionally, as with DIP, any alternate material would have operational concerns specific to that material that the Town would need to address and as a result would still need unencumbered access to provide proper operational management or emergency response. 3 SEPI Another Item discussed in the Intracoastal Engineering letter is exposure of the force main to potential damage. The topic is briefly addressed by indicating that the "Closest Dredging is proposed at 15 feet from the force main." Also, it is mentioned that the existing force main was exposed to boat traffic prior to the existing pier and dock. The comment with regard to the distance between the target dredge area and the force main location identified on the LMG drawing does not seem to address the point made in the July 28, 2016 SEPI letter with regard to equalization through sluffing and settlement. The target dredge area Identified on the LMG drawing represents the area where dredging is intended to occur however it does not Identify the impacted area around the target dredge area. With an anticipated side profile of 5 to 1 after equalization, the removal of 2 - 4 feet of material vertically will result in a 10 -20 foot wide side slope profile. This would be well outside the target dredge area identified on the LMG drawing and would make the distance from the existing force main to the area impacted from dredging approximately 7 - 15 feet. The comment regarding previous boat traffic is a misleading comparison. Any boat traffic crossing the force main utilizing the AIWW would be crossing in an area where the force main Is located approximately 18 feet below the waters surface or more. Boat traffic crossing the force main around the existing and proposed pier and dock is doing so with the force main located approximately 6-9 feet below the water's surface depending on activity and tide. The Intracoastal Engineering letter provides a statement that "This proposal should provide some organization to that traffic and will provide some markers to keep boats from traveling into areas where the forcemain is shallowest." This statement is confusing as the area where the force main is shallowest Is in the specific location where the boat dock is proposed and any markers prohibiting boat travel would prohibit use of the dock. The Intracoastal Engineering letter offers no discussion as to the Town's ability to respond to an emergency. The letter from Land Management Group, Exhibit "F" provides two comments. First the letter disputes the distance Identified in the July 28th SEPI letter of the target dredge area and the existing force main. Second, Land Management Group's Environmental Consultant offers his legal opinion as to the establishment of Riparian Corridor boundaries. The comment with regard to the distance was addressed above. SEPI has no comment concerning the legal opinion of the Environmental Consultant of Land Management Group. As stated in the July 28th SEPI letter, this delineation was addressed by the Town's attorney and as a legal matter, it would be best to leave legal opinions to those professionals who have experience in those matters. The final letter included as an exhibit, Exhibit "G", is a letter from the Corps of Engineers concerning processing of the Corps permit application. There are no references to the July 28th SEPI Letter. To summarize, there are specific legal liabilities and obligations with regard to the operation of a public sanitary sewer system. Failure to meet these requirements could be considered a violation of the Town's Operations Permit. One such SEPI requirement is that right-of-ways and easements are to be maintained in the full easement width for personnel and equipment accessibility. It Is common practice within the industry to allow for temporary use of these areas for things like traffic as any obstruction or encumbrance to access of this type can be removed with little time and effort and as such meets the requirement for full easement accessibility. Therefore the transient traffic of the AIWW is not considered an obstruction to access. Permanent structures, such as the existing pier and dock as well as the proposed structure cannot be easily removed. With a flow rate of approximately 54,000 gallons per hour, any delay needed to gain access, such as the removal of a permanent structure, presents a significant and unnecessary risk to the environment and more importantly to the health, safety and welfare of the general public. For reference, the July 1, 2005 sewer spill Into Hewletts Creek which occurred from a break in a 24 inch force main resulted in an environmental impact due to the discharge of sewage into a coastal wetland. This was a significant event and involved numerous regulatory agencies. Investigations by NCDENR as well as the State and Federal EPA ultimately identified the responsibility and consequences for that event. It would seem that the intentional construction of a permanent structure obstructing the Town's access for operation and maintenance in this situation would result in an increase in liability. However, without an official ruling from the regulatory agency responsible for enforcement of the operations permit, NCDEQ, as well as the State and Federal EPA, it is difficult to know if the Town would be protected or what party would be responsible for that liability. The opinion of SEPI with regard to the existing and proposed structure remains as stated in the July 28"' letter. The existing structure, as well as the proposed project, represents an increased exposure to damage for the force main as well as an encumbrance to the ability of the Town of Wrightsville Beach to properly operate, maintain, and respond to an emergency associated with the force main crossing of the AIWW. The Town's need for unencumbered access for maintenance and emergency response, the protection of the environment and more importantly the health, safety, and welfare of the general public is a fundamental responsibility and requirement of the Town's Operations Permit. Respectfully Submitted, SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. Gregory R Thompson, PE, PLS Site/Civil Department Manager CA96r . SM1THMOORE LEATHERWOOD ATTOKNt YT At LAW September 16, 2016 VIA E-MAIL: jwessell@wessellraney.com John C. Wessell, III Town Attorney, Wrightsville Beach 107N2ndSt#13 Wilmington, NC 28401 Re: CAMA Permit Application Submittal for Bailey and Associates, Inc. Grand View Community Marina 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC Client -Matter No. 05019651.000001 Dear John: 101 N. Third Street Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 As we discussed this morning, my client —Bailey and Associates, Inc. (Bailey) —would like to schedule a meeting with representatives of the Town of Wrightsville Beach (Town) to discuss the requested agreement between Bailey and the Town as set forth in the September 7, 2016 correspondence from Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor, 401 & Buffering Permitting, NCDEQ- DWR, to Chris Bailey. I understand that a meeting sometime during the week of September 26- 30 would be better for your schedule. After you have an opportunity to check with the Town, please advise regarding convenient times to meet during that week. Thank you. Sincerely, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Y V Matthew A. Nichols MAN/nc Enclosures cc: Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor of 401 & Buffering Permitting, NCDEQ-Water Quality (via e-mail: Karen.Higgins@ncdenr.gov) Braxton Davis, Director, NCDEQ-DCM Received (via e-mail: Braxton.davis@ncdenr.gov) SEP 16 1016 Matthew A. Nichols I Direct: 910.815.7132 1 matt.nichols@smlthmoorelaw.com I wwwD.s,M.orelaw.com ATLANTA I CHARLESTON I CHARLOTTE I GREENSBORO I GREENVILLE I RALEIGH I WILMINGTON Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality- Water Quality September 16, 2016 Page 2 Doug Huggett, Manager, Major Permits, NCDEQ-DCM (via e-mail: dotig.huggett@ncdenr.gov) Robb Mairs, Field Officer, NCDEQ-DCM (via e-mail: robb,mairs@ncdenr.gov) Heather Coats, Assist. Major Permits Coordinator, NCDEQ-DCM (via e-mail: lieather.coats@ncdenr.gov) Jim Gregson, Regional Supervisor NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources (via e-mail: jim.gregson@ ncdenr.gov) Steve Morrison Land Management Group, Inc. (via e-mail: sorrison@lmgcoup.net) Charles D. Cazier, P.E. Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC (via e-mail: charlie@intracoastalengincering.com) Christopher W. Bailey President, Bailey and Associates, Inc. (via e-mail: cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz) Coats, Heather From: Coburn, Chad Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 2:59 PM To: Coats, Heather Subject: RE: Minor Mod Request: MIRP 151-01 No comments From: Coats, Heather Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 11:24 AM To: kyle.j.dahl@usace.army.mil; Coburn, Chad <chad.coburn@ncdenr.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org> Subject: RE: Minor Mod Request: MIRP 151-01 Hi all, I'm just checking in on the status of any comments you have on this minor mod request. Please let me know when possible if you have any questions, concerns, or comments. Thanks in advance! Heather Heather Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heath a r. coats(a)ncde nr. g ov 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Nothing Compares Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Simpson, Shaun Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 2:32 PM To: Huggett, Doug <doug.huggett@ncdenr.gov>; kyle.i.dahl@usace.army.mil: Coburn, Chad <chad.coburn@ncdenr.gov>; Bodnar, Gregg <gregg.bodnar@ncdenr.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org> Cc: Mairs, Robb L <robb.mairs@ncdenr.gov>; Coats, Heather <heather.coats@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Minor Mod Request: MIRP 151-01 Hello All, Robb asked that I forward the attached minor modification request from Layton Bedsole for your review and comments. As indicated in the Memorandum, please send your comments to Heather Coats by August 25, 2016. Regards, Shaun Shaun Simpson Permit Support & Customer Service NC Department of Environmental Quality NC Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC28405 Phone: (910)796-7226 Shoun.SimosonPncdenr.00v othing Compares E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Coats, Heather From: Dahl, Kyle J SAW <Kyle.J.Dahl@usace.army.mil> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2016 10:20 AM To: Coats, Heather; Coburn, Chad; Dunn, Maria T. Subject: RE: Minor Mod Request: MIRP 151-01 Hi Heather, I just wanted to give you an update. Looks like Corps regulatory never authorized the AIWW maintenance dredging or disposal in the adjacent Corps disposal facility. We will need to issue a GP 2878 to cover the work. I've reached out to FWS and they have no issue with the work, so I am able to go ahead and authorize the project, please let me know if you have any questions. Kyle Dahl, PWS, GISP Special Projects Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, Wilmington Regulatory Field Office 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 (910) 251-4469 -----Original Message ----- From: Coats, Heather [mailto:heather.coats@ncdenr.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 11:24 AM To: Dahl, Kyle J SAW <Kyle.J. Dahl@ usace.army.mil>; Coburn, Chad <chad.coburn@ncdenr.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Minor Mod Request: MIRP 151-01 Hi all, I'm just checking in on the status of any comments you have on this minor mod request. Please let me know when possible if you have any questions, concerns, or comments. Thanks in advance! Heather Heather Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather. coats@ncdenr.gov<mailto:heather. coats@ncdenr.gov> 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Simpson, Shaun Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 2:32 PM To: Huggett, Doug <doug.huggett@ncdenr.gov>; kyle.j.dahl@usace.army.mil; Coburn, Chad <chad.coburn@ncdenr.gov>; Bodnar, Gregg <gregg.bodnar@ncdenr.gov>; Dunn, Maria T. <maria.dunn@ncwildlife.org> Cc: Mairs, Robb L <robb.mairs@ncdenr.gov>; Coats, Heather <heather.coats@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Minor Mod Request: MIRP 151-01 Hello All, Robb asked that I forward the attached minor modification request from Layton Bedsole for your review and comments. As indicated in the Memorandum, please send your comments to Heather Coats by August 25, 2016. Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY August 5, 2016 Town of Wrightsville Beach Mr. Tim Owens, Town Manager 321 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach NC 28480 Subject: Northeast Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Line Dear Mr. Owens, td?— PAT MCCRORY ,mt nrnr DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S'v'.A1") S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Dbrnm' The Division of Water Resources (DWR) received a letter dated July 28, 2016, from SEPI Engineering & Construction (at the behest of the Town) regarding the 401 Water Quality Certification/LAMA Major Permit application for Bailey & Associates (Grandview Marina) at 202 Summer Rest Road in Wilmington. The letter provided an engineering review of the proposed marina project relating to what impact the project could potentially pose to the Town's Northeast Interceptor (NEI) sanitary sewer force main that lies beneath the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). After reviewing the letter above, all other information within our files, and communicating with the original contractor who installed this portion of the NEI, there appears to be an inconsistency pertaining to the type of material the NEI is made of in the area of the AIWW crossing. The letter above states that the pipe in this area is 14-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP) whereas other correspondence from past staff of the Town indicates that the pipe is 14-inch HDPE. Knowing the type of pipe the NEI is made of in this location will aid us in finishing our review under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you could furnish this information to us as soon as possible, we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Please contact Chad Coburn at (910) 796-7215 or at Chad.Coburn@ncdenr.gov if you have any questions. Sincerely, A egson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ Cc: Chris Bailey - Bailey and Associates, P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, NC 28541 Steve Morrison — Land Management Group, Inc., 3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 Greg Thompson —SEPI, 5030 New Centre Drive, Suite B, Wilmington, NC 28403 RECEIVED Jennifer Burdette-DWR 401 and Buffer Permitting Unit DCM WILMINLMINGTON, NC Heather Coats —DCM Wilmington TylerCrumbley— USACEWilmington �liG (f $ 201fi WiRO State of North Carolina I Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405 919 796 7215 WEBSELL & RANEY, L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW PosT OFFIcE Box 1040 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1049 Jow C. wM8RLL, III M' SSHL[QBELL80U .N& WD.LI A. RANRY, JR. WARANRYSB6I.I.SOU H.NID August 12, 2016 VIA E-MAIL AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Braxton Davis 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Doug Huggett 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Robb Mairs 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Ms. Karen A. Higgins N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality 512 N. Salisbury St., 9`s Floor, Suite 942d Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: CAMA Major Permit Application Bailey & Associates, Inc., Applicant Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Dear Ms. Higgins and Messrs. Davis, Huggett and Mairs: STR= ADDRRSR: 107-B NORTH 2NO STRRBT WD wGToN, NC 28401 TRLRruoNR: 910-762-7475 FACSMa : 910-762-7557 I am the Town Attorney for the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town"). The Town has obtained a copy of correspondence from Matthew Nichols to you dated July 28, 2016 in which he responded to comments made by the Town regarding the above -referenced CAMA permit application. Please consider the following responses to the comments of Matt Nichols when considering the application by Bailey & Associates, Inc. ("Bailey") to enlarge its docks near the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge. 1. The easement from the State to the Town need not be recorded to be valid as between the State and the Town. "As between a grantor and grantee, a deed of conveyance is valid and is of no consequence whether it is registered at all." Vol. 2, Patrick K. Hedrick and James B. McLaughlin, Jr., Webster's Real Estate Law in North Carolina, § 17.02[3]. RECEIVED AUG 15 2016 DCM- MHL CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, et al August 12, 2016 Page Two 2. The easement from the State to the Town is superior to the easement from the State to Bailey. A grantee in a deed given without consideration, a donee, does not come under the protection of the recordation statute because the grantee is not a purchaser for value. [bid., § 17.02[3]; § 17.03[1]. The easement obtained by Bailey for its existing pier was granted without valuable consideration being paid by Bailey. 3. The easement granted by the State to Bailey is subject to the easement granted by the State to the Town. Both N.C.G.S. § 146-12(g)(4) and paragraph 4 of the easement from the State to Bailey make the easement to Bailey subject to rights conferred by previous conveyances by the State for the same property. When a grantor accepts a conveyance subject to an outstanding claim or interest evidenced by an unrecorded instrument executed by the grantor, the grantee takes the property subject to the claim or interest. Ibid., § 17.02[1]. Paragraph 4 of the Bailey easement states: "This Easement is subject to all rights conferred in previous conveyances by Grantor in and to the Easement Area." 4. The Town's easement is adequately described. "The majority of North Carolina cases seem to allow the parties to locate the easement by 'practical location'." Ibid. , § 15.07(B). In this case, the actual location of the sewer force main identifies the location of the easement. See Builder's Supply v. Gainey, 282 N.C. 261, 192 S.E.2d 449 (1972). The width of the Town's easement is that which can be inferred from its use and from extrinsic evidence such as the engineering drawings attached to the easement. The drawing showing the dimensions and location of the "silt retention" shows an area 70 feet wide for the initial construction area. A similar width or greater would likely be needed for maintenance and repair. Please refer to the easement from the State to the Town, attachment, Sheet 3A of 3. 5. The easement granted to Bailey is inconsistent with the prior easement granted to the Town. The Town's responsibility for maintenance and repair of its sewer force main is inconsistent with the presence of a marina. The opinion of Greg Thompson, P.E., submitted by the Town to DCM describes the inconsistency. The letter from Charles Crazier, P.E., the applicant's engineer, to Karen Higgins dated July 28, 2016 opines that the construction of the proposed docks and the dredging will not damage the sewer force main. However, Crazier does not address the issue of the delay in emergency response in the event of a failure of the line in the vicinity of the marina. The provisions of G.S. § 146- 12(g)(4) and the provisions of paragraph 4 of the Bailey easement make the Bailey easement void or inapplicable to the area within the Town's easement. 6. The easement granted by the State to Bailey does not include most of the area where Bailey is seeking to construct new structures. The Bailey easement is described as a 10' wide strip "located 5 feet on each side of and parallel to the center of the existing pier and to extend 5 feet beyond the end of the pier." Virtually all of the modifications requested in the Bailey application are outs of the 10'strip. RECEIVE AUG 15 W6 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, et al August 12, 2016 Page Three 7. The Town reiterates its position that the existing Bailey pier and the proposed modifications to create the Grand View Marina are not within the riparian corridor of the applicant. The applicant has used the channel of Motts Creek near the Summer Rest bridge as the point from which to draw a perpendicular line to the west end of the applicant's waterfront property. Yet, on the east end of the applicant's tract where the channel of Motts Creek is deeper and more navigable, the applicant inexplicably uses the Intracoastal Waterway rather than Motts Creek as the channel from which it draws a perpendicular line as a boundary of its riparian area. The State should recognize its mistake in the issuance of the 2001 permit to CGRS Enterprises, and should, at a minimum, deny Bailey's application for further development within an area that is not within Bailey's riparian corridor. There is one additional point for your consideration. In the correspondence from Gregory R. Thompson, P.E. with SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. to Tim Owens, the Town Manager of Wrightsville Beach, dated July 28, 2016 (a copy of which has previously been provided to you), Mr. Thompson outlined the difficulties that the existing pier as well as any extensions to the existing pier would create in the event a new force main is installed to serve the Town of Wrightsville Beach. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach at their meeting on August 11, 2016 authorized the Town Manage to begin the process of installation of a second force main at this location. The obvious reason for this second force main is to create redundancy in the event of a problem with the existing force main. As Mr. Thompson noted in his letter, any expansion of the existing pier will only make the installation of the second force main more difficult than it already will be in view of the fact that a pier currently blocks the only likely route for location of the new force main. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Please contact me if I may be of further assistance in helping you to understand the Town's position. 1CW:ktw JCW\W RBCH\W08-097-C102 Yours very truly, WESSELL & RANEY, L.L.P. /J John N Wessell, III RECEIVED AUG 15 2016 DCM- MHD CITY WEBsTLL & RANEY, L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW POST OFFICE Box 1049 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1049 Joa C. Wwsgm, III WBSBEL[.®Be OUTR.Ne WDL A. RAN , JR. WARANKYQB—AOUTH.NBT August 12, 2016 VIA E-MAIL AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Braxton Davis 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Doug Huggett 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Robb Mairs 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Ms. Karen A. Higgins N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality 512 N. Salisbury St., 9d' Floor, Suite 942d Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: CAMA Major Permit Application Bailey & Associates, Inc., Applicant Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Dear Ms. Higgins and Messrs. Davis, Huggett and Mairs: STRSbT ADDRESS: 107-B NOR= 214m STRs WumwGToN, NC 28401 TE EPRONB: 910-762-7475 FACSM": 910-762-7557 I am the Town Attorney for the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town"). The Town has obtained a copy of correspondence from Matthew Nichols to you dated July 28, 2016 in which he responded to comments made by the Town regarding the above -referenced CAMA permit application. Please consider the following responses to the comments of Matt Nichols when considering the application by Bailey & Associates, Inc. ("Bailey") to enlarge its docks near the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge. 1. The easement from the State to the Town need not be recorded to be valid as between the State and the Town. "As between a grantor and grantee, a deed of conveyance is valid and is of no consequence whether it is registered at all." Vol. 2, Patrick K. Hedrick and James B. McLaughlin, Jr., Webster's Real Estate Law in North Carolina, § 17.02[31. RECEIVED AUG 15 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, et al August 12, 2016 Page Two 2. The easement from the State to the Town is superior to the easement from the State to Bailey. A grantee in a deed given without consideration, a donee, does not come under the protection of the recordation statute because the grantee is not a purchaser for value. Ibid., § 17.02[3]; § 17.03[1]. The easement obtained by Bailey for its existing pier was granted without valuable consideration being paid by Bailey. 3. The easement granted by the State to Bailey is subject to the easement granted by the State to the Town. Both N.C.G.S. § 146-12(g)(4) and paragraph 4 of the easement from the State to Bailey make the easement to Bailey subject to rights conferred by previous conveyances by the State for the same property. When a grantor accepts a conveyance subject to an outstanding claim or interest evidenced by an unrecorded instrument executed by the grantor, the grantee takes the property subject to the claim or interest. Ibid., § 17.02[l]. Paragraph 4 of the Bailey easement states: "This Easement is subject to all rights conferred in previous conveyances by Grantor in and to the Easement Area." 4. The Town's easement is adequately described. "The majority of North Carolina cases seem to allow the parties to locate the easement by 'practical location'." Ibid. , § 15.07(B). In this case, the actual location of the sewer force main identifies the location of the easement. See Builder's Supply v. Gainey, 282 N.C. 261, 192 S.E.2d 449 (1972). The width of the Town's easement is that which can be inferred from its use and from extrinsic evidence such as the engineering drawings attached to the easement. The drawing showing the dimensions and location of the "silt retention" shows an area 70 feet wide for the initial construction area. A similar width or greater would likely be needed for maintenance and repair. Please refer to the easement from the State to the Town, attachment, Sheet 3A of 3. 5. The easement granted to Bailey is inconsistent with the prior easement granted to the Town. The Town's responsibility for maintenance and repair of its sewer force main is inconsistent with the presence of a marina. The opinion of Greg Thompson, P.E., submitted by the Town to DCM describes the inconsistency. The letter from Charles Crazier, P.E., the applicant's engineer, to Karen Higgins dated July 28, 2016 opines that the construction of the proposed docks and the dredging will not damage the sewer force main. However, Crazier does not address the issue of the delay in emergency response in the event of a failure of the line in the vicinity of the marina. The provisions of G.S. § 146- 12(g)(4) and the provisions of paragraph 4 of the Bailey easement make the Bailey easement void or inapplicable to the area within the Town's easement. 6. The easement granted by the State to Bailey does not include most of the area where Bailey is seeking to construct new structures. The Bailey easement is described as a 10' wide strip "located 5 feet on each side of and parallel to the center of the existing pier and to extend 5 feet beyond the end of the pier." Virtually all of the modifications requested in the Bailey application are outside of the 10' strip. RECEIVED AUG 15 2016 DCM- MW- CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, et al August 12, 2016 Page Three 7. The Town reiterates its position that the existing Bailey pier and the proposed modifications to create the Grand View Marina are not within the riparian corridor of the applicant. The applicant has used the channel of Motts Creek near the Summer Rest bridge as the point from which to draw a perpendicular line to the west end of the applicant's waterfront property. Yet, on the east end of the applicant's tract where the channel of Motts Creek is deeper and more navigable, the applicant inexplicably uses the Intracoastal Waterway rather than Motts Creek as the channel from which it draws a perpendicular line as a boundary of its riparian area. The State should recognize its mistake in the issuance of the 2001 permit to CGRS Enterprises, and should, at a minimum, deny Bailey's application for further development within an area that is not within Bailey's riparian corridor. There is one additional point for your consideration. In the correspondence from Gregory R. Thompson, P.E. with SEPI Engineering & Construction, Inc. to Tim Owens, the Town Manager of Wrightsville Beach, dated July 28, 2016 (a copy of which has previously been provided to you), Mr. Thompson outlined the difficulties that the existing pier as well as any extensions to the existing pier would create in the event a new force main is installed to serve the Town of Wrightsville Beach. The Board of Aldermen of the Town of Wrightsville Beach at their meeting on August 11, 2016 authorized the Town Manage to begin the process of installation of a second force main at this location. The obvious reason for this second force main is to create redundancy in the event of a problem with the existing force main. As Mr. Thompson noted in his letter, any expansion of the existing pier will only make the installation of the second force main more difficult than it already will be in view of the fact that a pier currently blocks the only likely route for location of the new force main. Thank you for your consideration of these comments. Please contact me if I may be of further assistance in helping you to understand the Town's position. Yours very truly, WESSELL & RANEY, L.L.P. QL C John C. essell, III JCW:ktw JC W \ W RBC H\ W 0"97-C 102 RECEIVED AUG 15 Z016 r RE LEATHERWOOD ATTORNEYS AT LAW July 28, 2016 VIA FEDEX and E-MAIL: Karen.Higgins@ncdenr.gov Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor N.C. Dept of Environmental Quality - Water Quality 512 N. Salisbury St. 9th Floor, Suite 942d Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: CAMA Permit Application Submittal for Bailey & Associates, Inc. Client -Matter No. 05019651.000001 Dear Ms. Higgins: 101 N. Third Street Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 With regard to the above -referenced matter, enclosed please find the following: Letter to Braxton Davis, Doug Huggett and Robb Mairs of Division of Coastal Management responding to the Town of Wrightsville Beach's 3/28/16 letter; and, 2. Report of Charles D. Cazier, P.E. with one (1) 24"x36" copy of Cross Section Profiles for Grand View Community Marina. If you require any additional information please let me know. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Matthew A. Nichols MAN/nc Enclosures RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY cc: Heather Coats - DCM Wilmington (via hand -delivery) Matthew A. Nichols 1 Direct: 910.815.7132 1 matt. nichol s@smith moorelaw.com I www.smithmoorelaw.com ATLANTA 1 CHARLESTON 1 CHARLOTTE 1 GREENSBORO 1 GREENVILLE 1 RALEIGH I WILMINGTON SNA I i I.__I MOORE 101 N. Third Street LEATHERWOOD Suite 400 "' ' ° , ', ' ` ` "" Wilmington, NC 28401 July 28, 2016 VIA E-MAIL AND FIRST CLASS U.S. MAIL Mr. Braxton Davis, Director NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 braxton.davis@ncdenr.gov Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 doug.huggett@ncdenr.gov Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 robb.mairs@ncdenr.gov Re: Response to Town of Wrightsville Beach 3/28/16 Letter RECEIVED Applicant: Bailey and Associates, Inc. Grand View Community Marina AUG 0 1 2016 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC Client -Matter No. 05019651.000001 DCM- MHD CITY Dear Messrs. Davis, Huggett and Mairs: We represent Bailey and Associates, Inc. the property owner and Applicant —with regard to the above -referenced matter. Please accept this letter as a response to the comments and objections raised by the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town") in a letter to you dated March 28, 2016, from Town Attorney John C. Wessell, III ("Town's Objection Letter"). Matthew A. Nichols I Direct: 910.815.7132 1 matt. n lchols@smith moorelaw.com I www.smithmoorelaw.com ATLANTA I CHARLESTON I CHARLOTTE I GREENSBORO I GREENVILLE I RALEIGH I WILMINGTON Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer RECEIVED NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 AUG 01 2016 Page 2 DCM- MHD CITY I. Issues Raised by Town Regarding its Claimed "Easement" As to the Town's objections, we disagree with a number of legal assertions and conclusions in the Town's Objection Letter regarding the purported existence and scope of the Town's "easement." A. Following Requests for Supporting Documentation, the "Easement" Remains Unsupported By Fact or By Law More than 18 months ago, my client requested that the Town provide us with some basic information regarding the Town's claimed easement, to which the Town has never responded. Specifically, on November 14, 2014, we sent a formal public records request to the Town of Wrightsville Beach Town Manager with a copy to the Town Attorney. A copy of that public records request is attached to my client's CAMA application in this matter, and we have also attached a copy of that public records request as Exhibit "I" to this letter for ease of reference. In that public records request, we asked the Town to provide us with a copy of the recorded easement or the recording information from the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office for the Town's claimed easement (recorded Deed Book and Page Number). This basic information has never been provided to us by the Town. 1 To our knowledge, the Town has also not provided this information to NCDEQ-DCM ("DCM"), and no such information is contained in the Town's Objection Letter to DCM. Our independent search of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds records revealed that, to the best of our knowledge, the easement has not been recorded. We also asked the Town to provide us with any documents (memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents) that supplement, amend, modify or supersede the Town's claimed easement. Again, the Town did not respond. As to the actual easement claimed by the Town, the only document we have seen is an unrecorded photocopy of a document from 1982 entitled "Easement" which does not bear any original signatures. We would also note that no copy of this document was attached to the 1 In fact, the Town has never responded to Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s November 14, 2014 public records request, which is not consistent with the requirements of North Carolina's Public Records statute, Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits RECEIVED Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 AUG 01 2016 Page 3 DCM- MHD CITY Town's Objection Letter to DCM. For your reference, a copy of that "Easement" document is attached as Exhibit "A" to the public records that was sent to the Town on November 14, 2014. We take several issues with this easement document under North Carolina real estate law principles. First, as noted above, the easement document does not bear any original signatures or copies of original signatures. The Town's Objection Letter states: "The easement was approved by the Governor and the Council of State on May 4, 1982 and signed by the Governor on May 27, 1982." (Town's Objection Letter, p. 4). We have never seen such a document signed by the Governor, and the Town has produced no such document. Without an original signed copy of the easement, it is difficult to assure that this 30+ year old unrecorded document with unoriginal signatures is the final approved version of the purported easement. Accordingly, we think it is reasonable and prudent to request that the Town produce a copy of the original signed document, as this would be expected of any other party claiming an interest in real estate in North Carolina, and particularly where that party is objecting to a permit application. B. The Easement is Unrecorded and is Not a Valid Interest In Land Second, and more importantly, to the best of our knowledge, the easement is unrecorded. N.C. GEN. STAT. § 47-27 mandates that the easement be recorded in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office in order to be binding upon third -parties, such as my client. N.C. GEN. STAT. § 47-27 states: All persons, firms, or corporations now owning or hereafter acquiring any deed or agreement for rights -of -way and easements of any character whatsoever shall record such deeds and agreements in the situated. Where such deeds and agreements may have been acquired, but no use has been made thereof, the person, firm, or corporation holding such instrument, or any assignment thereof, shall not be required to record them until within 90 days after the beginning of the use of the easements granted thereby. If after 90 days from the beginning of the easement granted by such deeds and agreements the person, firm, or corporation holding such deeds or agreements has not recorded the same in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the land affected is situated, Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits RECEIVED Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 AUG 01 2016 Page 4 DCM- MHD CITY then the grantor in the said deed or agreement may, after 10 days' notice in writing served and returned by the sheriff or other officer of the county upon the said person, firm, or corporation holding such lease or agreement, file a copy of the said lease or agreement for registration in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the original should have been recorded, but such copy of the lease or agreement shall have attached thereto the written notice above referred to, showing the service and return of the sheriff or other officer. The registration of such copy shall have the same force and effect as the original would have had if recorded: Provided, said copy shall be duly probated before being registered. Nothing in this section shall require the registration of the following classes of instruments or conveyances, to wit: (1) It shall not apply to any deed or instrument executed prior to January 1, 1910. (2) It shall not apply to any deed or instrument so defectively executed or witnessed that it cannot by law be admitted to probate or registration, provided that such deed or instrument was executed prior to the ratification of this section. (3) It shall not apply to decrees of a competent court awarding condemnation or confirming reports of commissioners, when such decrees are on record in such courts. (4) It shall not apply to local telephone companies, operating exclusively within the State, or to agreements about alleyways. The failure of electric companies or power companies operating exclusively within this State or electric membership corporations, organized pursuant to Chapter 291 of the Public Laws of 1935 [G.S. 117-6 through 117-27], to record any deeds or agreements for rights -of -way acquired subsequent to 1935, shall not constitute any violation of any criminal law of the State of North Carolina. No deed, agreement for right-of-way, or easement of any character Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 5 RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY shall be valid as against any creditor or purchaser for a valuable consideration but from the registration thereof within the county where the land affected thereby lies. From and after July 1, 1959, the provisions of this section shall apply to require the Department of Transportation to record as herein provided any deeds of easement, or any other agreements granting or conveying an interest in land which are executed on or after July 1, 1959, in the same manner and to the same extent that individuals, firms or corporations are required to record such easements. N.C. GEN. STAT. § 47-27 (emphasis added). We are not aware of any provisions in the General Statutes exempting the Town from recording its purported easement, and the Town cites none. The burden is on the Town to establish the existence of its easement, particularly where the Town alleges that its rights are superior to my client's rights. As stated by the North Carolina Supreme Court more than a century ago, it is an "elementary principle of law that a party who claims to have acquired the title to property or any easement therein or right to put any burden thereon by presumption must establish his claim by showing the facts upon which it is based[.]" Barker v. Southern R.R. Co., 137 N.C. 214, 222, 49 S.E. 115, 118 (1904). In contrast, Bailey and Associates, Inc. has a 50-year nonexclusive easement from the State of North Carolina Department of Administration, State Property Office, over the subject riparian area for the existing dock facility, which was recorded on March 23, 2015, in Book 5875 at Page 2810 of the New Hanover County Registry, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "2". The Town has not proven the existence and validity of its easement, nor has the Town otherwise demonstrated that its rights are somehow superior to my client's rights. Contrary to the assertions in the Town's Objection Letter, an unrecorded easement does not provide the basis for the Town's assertion of rights superior to the rights of Bailey and Associates, Inc. —the actual riparian landowner. We strongly disagree with the Town's unfounded assertion that "[t]he applicant is proposing to work in a riparian area to which it has no rights" (Town's Objection Letter, p. 3). The Town's assertion that Bailey and Associates, Inc. has "no rights" in this riparian area is without merit. Furthermore, the Town bears the burden of establishing the validity of its claimed easement under North Carolina law, which it has failed to do. Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits RECEIVED Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM AUG 01 2016 July 28, 2016 Page DCM- MHD CITY C. The "Easement" is Undefined,_Unlocated, and Non -Exclusive Third, even if the Town's easement was properly executed, acknowledged, recorded, and indexed in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office, the Town's easement document does not state that the Town's easement is exclusive, and it does not specify its boundaries, width, or general dimensions. In the public records request, we asked the Town to provide us with any documents (memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents) related to the location, size, scope, length, width, depth and/or maintenance of the Town's claimed easement. The Town has not provided us with any information responsive to this request. To our knowledge, the Town has provided no such information to DCM, and none is contained in the Town's Objection Letter. We can only conclude that the Town has no such evidence to support its easement. Additionally, the Town's reliance on United States v. Seagate, Inc., 397 F. Supp. 1351 (E.D.N.0 1975), is misplaced. A copy of this case is attached as Exhibit "N' for your reference. The case involved a dispute over the construction of a residential subdivision on lands adjoining both sides of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Carteret County. The land at issue was subject, in whole or in part, to an easement reserved by the United States in 1957. As noted by the Court, the United States' easement rights are very broad. The Court stated: This easement gives the Government the right to use the burdened lands for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Intracoastal Waterway; the right to cut away and remove any part of the subject property in order to widen or otherwise improve the Waterway; the right to construct and maintain aids to navigation on these lands; the right to use these lands for the deposit of material dredged from the Waterway; and the right to enter upon and use the lands for other purposes needful in preserving and maintaining the Waterway. Id, at 353. The United States Government sought an order declaring that the construction of residential dwellings and other permanent improvements on lands subject to the easement is inconsistent with the terms of the easement and an order enjoining the property owners from such construction. The Government also sought an order requiring the owners of three existing dwellings to remove those dwellings if notified that the land they occupy was needed in connection with operation, maintenance or enlargement of the Waterway. See id. Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 7 RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Unlike the present CAMA permitting matter, the easement in favor of the United States in Seagate "was contained in deeds which were duly recorded" when the United States sold its fee interest in this property in 1957. Id. at 1358. Additionally, unlike the present matter, in Seagate the Court specifically found that the terms of the easement were unambiguous. The Court stated: "There is nothing ambiguous about the nature or terms of the easement in question." Id. at 1360. In contrast, the location and scope of the Town's purported unrecorded/unsigned easement are ambiguous at best. The general dimensions in the Town's purported easement document, and particularly the width, are unspecified. It is also unclear where the Town's easement is located. This is also in complete contrast to the aforementioned recorded easement granted to Bailey and Associates, Inc. from the Department of Administration, which contains a precise description of the easement area. It should also be noted that the Court in Seagate did not rule that all construction should be stopped. Rather, the Court took a balancing approach, stating in part: 6. For these reasons the Court finds that the construction of permanent residences and their attendant utilities on both banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within the Sea Gate Subdivision would impair and abridge the rights reserved by plaintiff by easement in 1957. 7. However, the Court further finds that it would not be unreasonable at the present time to permit the construction of dwellings along the western side of the Waterway only. Limiting construction to the west bank only would minimize any interference with dredging operations by the Corps of Engineers, since dredging contractors would have free access to the large spoil disposal area located in the Sea Gate vicinity on the east side of the canal. Moreover, the exclusion of dwellings from the east bank would also allow reasonable provision for operations to widen the Waterway channel or to provide passing zones, should either action prove necessary in the future. Seagate, 397 F. Supp. at 1359 (emphasis added). Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 8 RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Based upon the foregoing, and for the additional reasons stated herein, we strongly disagree with the Town's assertion that "[tjhe applicant is infringing on the easement rights granted by the State of North Carolina to the Town for construction of the NEI." (Town's Objection Letter, p. 3). An unrecorded, unsigned easement document —which on its face is not exclusive and is missing important dimensional information --does not somehow confer rights upon the Town that are superior to all of Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s rights as the riparian owner and the current holder of a valid, recorded, nonexclusive easement from the N.C. Department of Administration, State Property Office. 2. Town's Concerns with NEI. Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s existing pier facility on this site, which was permitted by DCM, currently crosses the NEI line in two locations. The proposed dock facility does not call for any additional cross -points with the NEI line. There is no subaqueous construction or other modifications planned or required below the surface of the water at the points where the existing pier already crosses the NEI. We understand that within the past approximately two years, the riparian owner to the immediate north of and adjacent to Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s property applied for, was granted permission, and performed dredging in this general vicinity without incident pursuant to a CAMA permit. Furthermore, we understand that this dredging was permitted by DCM to a depth of -6.0 feet mlw, which is 2.0 feet more than the dredging depth contemplated by Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s current CAMA application. Did the Town object to that dredging near what, at that time, was an unlocated NEI? As to maintenance of the NEI, the Town has not stated with any real specificity how the proposed dock facility would prevent the Town from maintaining the NEI. The Town states: "The need to periodically maintain, repair or replace the sewer line will be made impossible by the existence of the pier and docks." (Town's Objection Letter, p.2 at 1.3) (emphasis added). It is unclear from the Town how the existing or proposed dock facility makes or will make such maintenance "impossible." According to statements made by Town Assistant Director of Public Works Steve Dellies to the Board of Aldermen at a Public Meeting on November 13, 2014, we understand that the pipe was reconditioned in 2007 all the way to Bradley Creek and that the interior is in good shape. The Town has not provided my client with a regular maintenance schedule for the NEI. Furthermore, the Town has not explained how the NEI line is inaccessible or cannot be adequately accessed from the north or south of my client's riparian area for maintenance purposes, either currently or with the addition of the proposed facility. Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits RECEIVED Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM AUG 01 2016 July 28, 2016 Page DCM- MHD CITY With regard to construction and operation of the proposed facility, please see the attached report from my client's engineer, Charles D. Cazier, P.E., with Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC, dated July 28, 2016. Also, does the State have any reports, studies or other information from the Town related to any contingency plans maintained by the Town regarding the NEI in this vicinity? 3. Other Issues Raised by Town. The Town also raises an issue with what it characterizes as the enlargement of structures and "the allowance of dredging in areas that are not within the applicant's riparian corridor." (Town's Objection Letter, p. 4). The Applicant respectfully contends that the Town's analysis is erroneous. N.C. Administrative Code 7H.0208(b)(6)(I) states in part: "The line of division of areas of riparian access shall be established by drawing a line along the channel or deep water in front of the properties, then drawing a line perpendicular to the line of the channel so that it intersects with the shore at the point the upland property line meets the water's edge." 15A NCAC 7H.0208(b)(6)(I). The riparian line at the eastern end of the property was correctly drawn perpendicular to the AIWW channel so that it indeed intersects with the shore at the point the upland property line meets the water's edge (mhw). The existing permitted pier and docks support this point. The Applicant strongly disagrees with the Town's position. The Town also objects on the basis of N.C. Administrative Code 7H.0208(b)(5)(F). This objection is without merit. There are no leaseholders or owners of submerged land from which written consent must be obtained. Last, the Town has no standing or authority to enforce or interpret the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, and likewise, the Town has no standing or authority to raise purported objections on behalf of NCDOT, which to our knowledge the NCDOT is not raising. Conclusion Based upon the foregoing, we respectfully assert that the Town's legal objections are insufficient to deny Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s CAMA permit application. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the foregoing or if you require any additional information at this time. Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer RECEIVED NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 10 AUG O 1 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Sincerely, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Matthew A. Nichols MAN/nc Enclosures cc: Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor NCDEQ - Water Quality (via FedEx and e-mail: Karen.Higgins@ncdenr.gov) Heather Coats, NCDEQ-DCM, Wilmington (via hand -delivery) Jim Gregson, Regional Supervisor NCDEQ- Division of Water Resources (via e-mail: jim.gregson@ ncdenr.gov) John C. Wessell, III, Esq. Counsel for Town of Wrightsville Beach (via e-mail: jwessell@wessellraney.com) Steve Morrison Land Management Group, Inc. (via e-mail: smorrison@lmgroup.net) Charles D. Cazier, P.E. Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC (via e-mail: charlie@intracoastalengineering.com) Christopher W. Bailey President, Bailey and Associates, Inc. (via e-mail: cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz) SHANKLIN & NICHOLS, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 214 MARKET STREET POST OFFICE BOX 1347. WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1347 TELEPHONE (910) 762-9400 • TELEFAX (91 O) 251-1773 E-MAIL: SHANKLAW@EARTHLINK.NET KENNETH A. SHANKLIN' *BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN REAL PROPERTY LAW - RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS. CO. MERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSACTIONS November 14, 2014 VIA EMAIL TO towens(i�towb.org AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Tim Owens Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach P.O. Box 626 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Re: Bailey and Associates, Inc. FIRST PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Our File No. 2014060.2 Dear Mr. Owens: EXHIBIT k it �"\ MATTHEW A. NICHOLS" * *AL O ADMITTED IN NEW YORK Pursuant to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, we request on behalf of our client, Bailey and Associates, Inc., that the following public records and materials be available for our inspection at a reasonable and convenient time within the next twenty (20) calendar days at the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town") Offices: 1. A recorded copy of that document entitled "Easement" between the State of North Carolina and the Town dated May 27, 1982, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", or in lieu thereof, the recording information from the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office (Deed Book and Page Number) for that instrument (hereinafter referred to as the "Easement"). 2. Any instruments, memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents that supplement, amend, modify or supersede the above -referenced Easement. 3. Any memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents related to the location, size, scope, length, width, depth and/or maintenance of the above - referenced Easement. Mr.'Tim Owens Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach RECEIVED November 14, 2014 Page-2- AUG 01 2016 Please consult with N.C. GEN. STAT. § 132-1 et. seq. regardsc#11440 O'tyf the term "public records" We request the opportunity to copy any document or other responsive record either in written or electronic form for compliance with this public records request. If it is more convenient for you and the Town for us to make the copies ourselves or make arrangements for a third -party copy service to make the copies, please let us know and we will gladly arrange for the same. Also, we will gladly pay any reasonable administrative or copying charges associated with this request, and we ask that you please let us know in advance if there are any such charges associated with this public records request. With best regards, I remain Kenneth A. N1anklin KAS/pcc Enclosure cc: John C. Wessell, III Town Attorney — via email and U.S. Mail Mr. Christopher W. Bailey STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA E A S E M E N T COUNTY O1•' NFW HANOVER i TTITS CASEMENT, made and entered into this the „7w 5 day of .i3xt�, 1992, by and between the STATE OF NORTH CAROL'INA, party of the first part, and the TOWN OF WRIGHTS- VILLE BEACH, party of the second part; W 1 T N E S S E T H: THAT, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Adninir:tration has euihorized and approved execution of this ii:_trumcnt for the purposos herein set forth; and WHEREAS, Lhe exocutiitn of this instrument for and on b:,half of the State of North Carolina has been duly approved by the Covernor and Counr.il of State by resolution adopted aL a meeting held in the City -�f Raleigh, North Carolina, on the 4th day of May, 1982; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually agreed to the terms of this casement as hereinafter set forth, NOW, THER12FORE, in consideration of the sum of O^)E HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS paid by the party of the second part to the party of the first part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, t11e party of the first part does hereby give, grant and convey to the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege and easement to construct, install, improve, remove, replace, inspect, repair and maintain a sanitary sewer pipeline as follows: EXHIBIT i s RECEIVEDI AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD C A. Banks Channel subaqucously for approximately 750 feat along the south ride of U. S. Highway 74 causeway and bridge. B_ Hennans Creek or. bent piles along the south aide i of the U. S. Highway 74 causeway and bridge for a disLance of approximately 124 fret. C. AIWW subaqueously north of the U. S. 74-76 High- way causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately 800 ' D. Bradley Creek subaqueously rear the U. S. 74-76 Highway causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately 806 feet. The purpose of the easement is to provide the Town of Wrightsville Beach with a connection to the Northeast t lnlercoptor Greater Wilmington Area 201 Facilities Plan. See a star. hrd drawing_ ••ntitled "Sanitary Sewer Improvements Forcc pain, Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina". It is understood and agreed that this conveyance is made subject to the condition that the party of the second Dart shall properly obtain all necessary permits required by i State and Federal, law. Failure to obtain such permits in I a rrmely manner shall be deemed an abandonment of said easemant; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid rights, privileges, and easement unto the said party of the second part, its successor.; and assigns, for as long as said pipeline is utilizod by the party of the :second part, its successors and i asgigna, for the purposes set forth herein, and no longer. IN TESTIMONY {4tIGNBOF, the State of North Carolina has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by JAMES i B. HUNT, JH., Governor, attested by THAD SURE, Secretary of State, and the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina hereto• affixed, by virtue of the power and authority aforesaid, as of the day and year first above written. RECEIVED i AUG 01 2016 ' DCM- MHD CITY STATE OF NORTH CAROLI14A BY Governor ATTEST: re- �ar} -AS . .. rre�tate APPROVED AS TO FORM: PUFUS L. EDMISTEY Attorney Cenral <,t :]y.,r,n Jd. Kelley� Arisistant Attorney General RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY I j STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WAKE I, DEBORAH ANN CANDLER, a Natery Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify chat JAPES H. HUNT, JR., Governor of the State of North Carolina, and THAD EURE, Secretary of State of ❑orrh Carolina, personally came before me this day and being by me duly swore says each for himself chat he knows the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina and chat the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the Great Seal of the State; that .LAMES E. HUNT, JR., Governor of said State, and MAD EORE, Secretary of Slate, subscribed their names chereto, all by virtue of a resolution of the Council of State; and chat said instrument is the act and deed of the State of North Carolina. 1N WITNESS 14HERLOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, this the 2s29 day of , lSa t Hy Commission Ezpiree: 0 sty RECEIVED AUG 01 Z016 DCM- MHD CITY — �-�IL:9FN:±!tnS'!- • K ENNANS' 1 i S CRI:L_L.- REEK _ ae3cN IY'•F.N Ox > 14 FORCE MAIN � `: YElt tSt NfAIRRELEAM `c` I � •' &RW EL. 2.0 1 MANHOLE ALLW EL-IB P111111.BEE 517E '0• FOR SITE t B I SPACINGI & C-C. FILE BENT DETAIL. P LA N PROFILE KENNANS CREEK CROSSING TELNHICAl DATA SITE K ` I rwJ OF SueeyJCJVl US1.iCIMB •BJo' UCPt II O,t. C3v3TION • U nKAxU( P x3T B•3L K.Luxl O[• IIBJ CV. YOB At J}NF'M.3 _ _ IIS WNUITION9 {Ni T:IL JYtl. ny BI. T[ n' Jme, INN UBCOU20U8 �� • J3-"-� �I4` FORCE MA;H7 NC. 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I CAEEK 0 4.7 A OCTO (IF SIJ6613I1EMIS CM.,Sm6 500 1, F. SPOIL DISPOSAL: a CLL'S W1,1P.IVILL Jr. Of, SILT RETENTION AREAS IC' 0.0. I'CA7crIIVLFWI: SOR-11 LOCATED A" SHOWN IVIII V MA11FA lkl.r VICIP"RILY '.ILI 4ETIIII0 Or L,II-V!:OFE%'AVA)I0W VLLOME Of MAMMAL. I'll'Al C e V, I Maw 5 f.mom Al C s 0. .1 C. Shoe( 3Aoi RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY :5 1 TV E N1 1—.11 1 .. ". e—Q ", -a' IJ It tar '5HEET 2�1 a SITE -A SAN,tS CHANNEL SUSAOUEOUS CROSSING - TECHNICAL DATA- LEN6TH OF SUOAOUEOuS CRO:,SuaG. 'i]O LINEAR FEET PIPE SCE B CLASS: IA"O.LI>� 8-ILL JOINT EXCAVATION: TYPE MATERIALS: PRIMARILY SAND B SHELL METHOD OF EXCAVATION: CLAMSHELI. DEPTH OF EY.CAvATION: 3.2 (MAIN CHANNEL) S'± AVERAGE FOR REMAINDER OF CROSSING. VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 800 LJ, TO%. i SPOIL OI SPOS,L: STOCK PILE UNDER WATER ADJACENT TO IRIF NCH F3 EXCAVATION - USE AS BACY.F ILL ,, AFTER PIPELINE 13 INSTALLED. -PROJECT .S4T.B — 11.0 tn� N 4NN CHANNEL t FAO - US HWY No. 74-- ANCHOR BLOCK--/ ICFORCE MAIx� p ,,,,,,��' A A. 147 BLOCK STA.14Df74 PLAN o ' � Bin. 47v3 f TOP BULKHEAD 7.56 VIV LBO M H. EXIST. BULKHEAD W. 2.0 �- \M.B.I. ANCHOR BLOCK `.r- -Le (-INY. -2.70 ANCHOR BLOCK `C fXlST.60TTOMM PPflO /' W"FORCE MA PROFILE ?/G i ) - _ENV.-IB,2.(JF EXCAVATED MATERIAL- WINO ROWON NORTH f USE TO SAC FEEEXCAVATION. LLTRENCHl�H``9if9 EXIST BOTTOM -ELEV. VARIABLE / DATUM: SEA LEVEL _____ / EL-15.02 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS jFORCE MAIN E.P.A. PROJECT No. C-370S6S-01 je--"N 4"FORCE MAIN TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH V.-IB2 NORTH CAROLINA MLNNY YAM pESW x [S......Ei' Lox. VLTINA ENAW[EM NOTE' SECTION A-��k. A 11...C.,, xnnwArox, H C. inencHlxa NCTRop ALSO APPUCAALE To vrE 'L'-A 1 ww _ SHEET I CF C 11 RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY FEXHIBIT a� ,. Zkk 1 Prepared by State Property Office, NC Department of Administration 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1321 SPO File No.: 065-BX / DOJ FBe No.: PC-14-M28 Return to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 14111111�11u111�11 Iill INI Illl Illl IIIU IIIII III III 2015007733 ;FOR REGISTRATION OF DEED' NEM NRNOVER COUNTY NC 2515 Mkt 23 04.3811 PM 8K.5875 PG 2810-2817 FEE 96 N J$JNg 1101s91133 EASEMENT THIS EASEMENT ("Easement"), made and entered into as of the date set forth in the notary acknowledgment below, by and between the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, a body politic and corporate, ("Grantor") and BAILEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC, a North Carolina corporation("Grantee"), P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, NC 28451 WITNESSETH. THAT, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Administration, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §146-12, has authorized and approved the execution of this instrument for the purposes herein expressed. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the public interest in promoting citizen access to navigable waters and for good and valuable consideration, Grantor does hereby grant unto Grantee, their heirs and assigns, an easement located in the Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina, as more particularly described on Exhibit A and Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Easement Area'). The terms and conditions on and for which this Easement is granted are as follows. 1. This Easement is appurtenant to and runs with the adjacent riparian or littoral property as described in Book 5031, Page 1350, New Hanover County Registry (the "Adjacent Property"). RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY 2. Grantee shall not exclude or prevent the general public from exercising public trust rights, including commercial and recreational fishing, shell fishing, seme netting, pound netting, and other fishing rights in navigable waters within the Easement Area 3. This Easement confers upon Grantee no additional rights to interfere with the approval, issuance, or renewal of shellfish or water column leases or to interfere with the use or cultivation of existing shellfish leases, water column leases, or shellfish franchises 4. This Easement is subject to all rights conferred in previous conveyances by Grantor in and to the Easement Area 5. This Easement is granted for a term of fifty (50) years beginning on the 18th day of February, 2015, and terminating on the 17th day of February, 2065, unless earlier revoked. 6. Subject to compliance with North Carolina General Statute §146-120), this Easement is eligible for renewal for one (1) additional fifty (50) year term. 7. This Easement covers those structures allowed by CAMA Permit Number 84-01 (the "Permitted Structures"). The Permitted Structures shall be used for the following purposes: providing reasonable access for all vessels traditionally used in the main watercourse area to the Atiantice Intracoastal Waterway; mooring of vessels at or adjacent to certain areas of the Permitted Structures and enhancing or improving the value of the Adjacent Property. All terms and conditions of CAMA Permit Number 84-01 are hereby incorporated in this Easement and made a part hereof 8. Subject to compliance with Article 7, Chapter 113A of the North Carolina General Statutes, Grantee shall have the right to repair, rebuild or restore the Permitted Structures located upon the Easement Area. 9. The exercise of the rights under this Easement shall be contingent upon Grantee obtaining all necessary permits and authorizations and complying with all federal, state, municipal and other laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the Easement Area. Grantee shall not make or permit any unlawful use of the Easement Area 10. As set forth in the calculation below, the riparian credit exceeds the footprint of the Permitted Structures; therefore, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §146-12(h), no easement purchase payment is owed The easement purchase payment, if any, has been calculated based upon the following information 1. 3. Footprint of Permitted Structures: 4,267 square feet. Riparian shoreline: 420.00 linear feet Riparian credit 22,692 square feet. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY 11. Grantee shall not exercise any rights granted herein in any areas outside the Easement Area without first obtaining a written modification of this Easement in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §146-12(k). 12 Upon transfer of title of the Adjacent Property during the term of this Easement or any renewal thereof, the easement rights granted herein shall be transferred automatically to the subsequent owner of the Adjacent Property, subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth. In the event the subsequent owner of the Adjacent Property (1) gives written notification to the State Property Office, pursuant to Paragraph 15 herein, within twelve (12) months of the date of transfer of title of the Adjacent Property accompanied by a copy of the instrument of transfer, and (2) remits the easement purchase payment as provided in North Carolina General Statute §146-12(b, such subsequent owner shall be entitled to receive an easement document ttansfemng to such owner the easement rights granted herein for the remainder of the unexpired easement term. Failure to comply with North Carolina General Statute §146-12(t) shall result in termination of this Easement. 13. It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties hereto that if Grantee shall neglect to do and perform any matter or thing herein agreed to be done and performed by him, and shall remain in default thereof for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice from Grantor to Grantee calling attention to such default, Grantor, with the approval of the Governor and Council of State, may declare this Easement revoked Said notice shall be given by certified mail to Grantee at the address set forth in Paragraph 15(a) of this Easement Revocation of this Easement shall entitle Grantee to seek administrative review in accordance with the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. 14 Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit Grantee from granting other persons rights of use of portions of the Permitted Structures on the Easement Area for periods not to exceed the term of this Easement. All rights so granted shall automatically terminate upon expiration or revocation of this Easement. 15. a All notices herein provided to be given, or which may be given, by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been fully given when made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, certified and postage prepaid and addressed as follows. Grantor- Director/Deputy Director -State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1321 Grantee Bailey and Associates, Inc. PO Box 400 Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541 Nothing herein contained shall preclude the giving of such notice by personal service. The address to which notices shall be mailed as aforesaid to either party may be changed by written notice RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY b. In the event title to the Adjacent Property is transferred subsequent to the date of tlus Easement, Grantee agrees to give written notification to Grantor by certified mail at the above address within twelve (12) months of the date of such transfer of title. Such notification shall include. (1) A copy of the title transfer document (2) The name(s) of the subsequent owner(s) of the Adjacent Property. (3) The marling address(es) of such subsequent owner(s). 16. This Easement shall become effective only upon recordation in the Office of Register of Deeds for New Hanover County. Grantee shall mail a copy of the recorded Easement to Grantor at the address set forth in Paragraph 15(a). 17. Failure by Grantor to require strict compliance with any term or condition of this Easement shall not be construed as a waiver of Grantor's right to enforce compliance with such term or condition or any other term or condition contained herein. 18. Grantee, by acceptance of this Easement, agrees to comply with and be bound by all terms and conditions set forth herein REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by the undersigned as of the date set forth in the notary acknowledgement below. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA By: North Carolina Department of Administration BY- � Spe os Fleggas, Deputy Secretary, North Carolina Department of Administration, acting Director of the State Property Office STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WAKE I, Sher= S. Rot , a Notary Public for the County of 'j&kn;T4-6n , North Carolina, do hereby certify that Speros Fleggas personally came before me this day and acknowledged the due execution by him of the foregoing instrument as Senior Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Administration, acting Director of the State Property Office, for the purposes therein expressed IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, this the �17 day of February, 2015. My Commission Expires: �� Notary Public Print Name: bher ee L— DCM- EXHIBIT A Description of Easement Area Those certain tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows Commencing at an existing mag nail at the centerline intersection of U.S. Hwy 74 with N.C.S.R. 1417 (Summer Rest Road); thence along the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1417, north 56 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds east 260.53 feet to an existing survey spike in the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1417 and in the center of a bridge; thence leaving said intersection, south 29 degrees 55 minutes 14 seconds west 64.37 feet to a point on the southern right-of-way line of N.C.S.R. 1417, said point being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A 10' PIER EASEMENT; thence from the above described point of begmnnrg and leaving said tight -of -way line, south 74 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds east 15 36 feet to a point; south 64 degrees 29 minutes 14 seconds east 55.94 feet to a point; thence south 51 degrees 10 minutes 05 seconds east 144.59 feet to a point, thence south 51 degrees 10 minutes 57 seconds east 181.38 feet to a point; thence south 48 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds east 190.04 feet to a point, thence south 51 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds east 75.70 feet to a point; thence south 47 degrees 51 minutes 16 seconds east 4.89 feet to a point, thence north 44 degrees 59 minutes 36 seconds east 62 04 feet to a point; thence south 45 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds east 10.00 feet to a point; thence south 44 degrees 59 mmutes 36 seconds west 71.55 feet to a point; thence north 47 degrees 51 minutes 16 seconds west 14.06 feet to a point, thence north 51 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds west 75.63 feet to a point; thence north 48 degrees 39 mmutes 40 seconds west 190.09 feet to a point, thence north 51 degrees 10 minutes 57 seconds west 181.18 feet to a point, thence north 51 degrees 10 minutes 05 seconds west 143.42 feet to a point; thence north 64 degrees 29 minutes 14 seconds west 53.86 feet to a point; thence north 74 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds west 23.18 feet to a point on the southern right-of-way line on N C S.R. 1417; thence along said right-of-way line, north 56 degrees 12 minutes 34 seconds east 13 28 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, being shown on a survey prepared by Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying, P.0 , dated August 25, 2008 (last revised February 5, 2015), captioned "PIER AS -BUILT SURVEY FOR: BAILEY & ASSOCIATES, INC." attached hereto as Exhibit B and reference to which survey being hereby made for a more particular description. The above described 10' pier easement crosses that property recorded in Deed Book 5031 page 1350 and extends beyond this deeded property and into the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway It is the intention of the above easement description to surround the existing pier as actually surveyed in August 2008 and for the margins of this easement to be located 5 feet on each side of and parallel to the center of the existing pier and to extend 5 feet beyond the end of the pier. The above description was prepared by Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying, P.0 from an actual pier location on August 25, 2008. The actual margins of this easement have not been surveyed All courses are correct in their angular relationship to North per Map Book 24 page 22 of the New Hanover County Registry. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY W U 305 J wrir �'^ •m0[ � �e�OZ rvuFn s i 9bCt uevuud puw Mwa � m ��y Bt/!ll t LSSq^✓AlLS /AC �.� '��� raven .o.e•�n n+aa ra.n. 91r_"'= TI I' : v & 0 K NOT A CERTIFIED SURVEY AND I AS NOT W-LN R. ' a•en BY A LOCAL GOVFRNMEN'T AGI.` ; Y FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APFU( vUl,P LAND DEVELOPAUM RFGULATTONS 1swo TAMMY THEUSCH BEASLEY REGISTER OF DEEDS, NEW HANOVER 216 NORTH SECOND STREET WILMINGTON, NC 28401 fflfflftf}1flflf RRR1f!}1f Rf 411tffftY ff}IfAf1i}ffHffftllf,l}k1f 1f1R1R1t1ff1tfff1f t111ff1f 111f 111ffflfflfffftff1f 111ffiff• Filed For Registration: Book. Document No: Recorder: 03/23/2015 04:38:21 PM RE 5875 Page: 2810-2817 2015007733 8 PGS $26.00 JOHNSON,CAROLYN State of North Carolina, County of New Hanover PLEASE RETAIN YELLOW TRAILER PAGE WITH ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. RECEIVED *2015007733* AUG 01 2016 2015007733 DCM- MHD CITY EXHIBIT U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) 397 F.Supp.1351 United States District Court, E.D. North Carolina, New Bern Division. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, V. SEA GATE, INC., et al., Defendants. No. 74-20-CIV-4. 1 July 21,1975. United States brought suit seeking an order declaring that the construction of residential dwellings, their attendant utilities, and other permanent improvements on lands adjoining the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway was inconsistent with the terms of the easement reserved by the Government for the occupation and use of adjoining lands in connection with the operation, maintenance or enlargement of the Waterway. The District Court, Larkins, J., held that (1) construction of permanent residences and their attendant utilities on both banks of the Waterway within defendants' subdivision would impair and abridge the rights reserved by the Government, but it would not be unreasonable at the present time to permit the construction of dwellings along the western side of the Waterway only, (2) the United States was not estopped from maintaining the action by any course of conduct followed since 1972 by officers of the Corps of Engineers with respect to the development, (3) the failure of the United States to prevent the construction of other improvements on easement lands elsewhere along the right-of-way did not estop it from attempting to prevent the infringement of its rights in the instant case, and (4) the Government could not be estopped by representations made prior to the sale of the property in 1967 concerning uses to which the property could be put. Judgment for United States. Attorneys and Law Firms *1353 Thomas P. McNamara, U.S. Arty., Raleigh, N.C. by Bruce H. Johnson, Asst. U.S. Arty., Chief, Land & Natural Resources Section, Charles N. Estes, Arty., Land and Natural Resources Div., U.S. Dept, of Justice, Washington, D.C., for plaintiff. Herman Wolff, Jr., Andrew S. Martin, of Wolff, Harrell & Mann, Raleigh, N.C., William W. Staten, of Pittman, Staten & Betts, Sanford, N.C., for defendants. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Opinion LARKINS, District Judge. This action was filed on April 19, 1974, by the plaintiff, the United States of America, and jurisdiction is based on 28 U.S.C. § 1345. The controversy centers around the construction of a residential subdivision on lands adjoining both sides of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Carteret County, North Carolina. The defendant Sea Gate, Inc., is the developer of this residential community, which is called 'Sea Gate Subdivision.' The remaining defendants own lots within the subdivision. The lands owned by the individual defendants and upon which Sea Gate Subdivision is being constructed are subject, in whole or in part, to an easement reserved by the United States in 1957. This easement gives the Government the right to use the burdened lands for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Intracoastal Waterway; the right to cut away and remove any part of the subject property in order to widen or otherwise improve the Waterway; the right to construct and maintain aids to navigation on these lands; the right to use these lands for the deposit of material dredged from the Waterway; and the right to enter upon and use the lands for other purposes needful in preserving and maintaining the Waterway. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring that the construction of residential dwellings, their attendant utilities and other permanent improvements on lands subject to its easement is inconsistent with the terms thereof and seeks an order enjoining defendants from such construction. Plaintiff seeks a further order requiring the owners of three existing dwellings to remove same if notified that the land they occupy is needed by plaintiff in connection with operation, maintenance or enlargement of the Waterway. This matter was heard before the Court without a jury on July 1-3, 1975. The Court having considered the evidence RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) presented and the briefs filed by the parties makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in controversy is a land cut connecting the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound with Beaufort Inlet and the harbor at Morehead City. Congress *1354 authorized the improvement and construction of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Pamlico Sound to Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, in 1907 and further authorized the Secretary of War to enter into such contracts as might be necessary for the completion of the project. 34 Stat. 1083. In 1912, Congress authorized the Secretary to contract with the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal Co. for the purchase of the already existing Adams Creek Canal (hereinafter 'Core Creek Land Cut') through this area, along with certain appurtentant lands belonging to that company. 2. These original lands, which amounted to approximately 583.28 acres, were held by the United States in fee. The lands formed a strip approximately 800 feet in width through which this segment of the Waterway was constructed. 3. By condemnation in 1947, the United States acquired fee simple title to several other adjacent tracts to be used for purposes related to the construction, operation, maintenance, improvement, and enlargement of the Waterway. One such tract, which is approximately 1,500 feet deep and 13,800 feet in length, is located adjacent to the eastern boundary of the original right-of-way lands in the area in question. 4. In 1955, these lands along both sides of the Waterway in Carteret County, North Carolina, along with lands similarly situated along other portions of the Waterway in North Carolina, were reported to the General Services Administration as being excess to the needs of the United States Government. After screening by various federal agencies in an effort to determine whether these lands could be used for other purposes, it was determined that the fee interest should be sold to private purchasers subject to the easement quoted below, with title to be given by quitclaim deed at an auction sale. Sale of the original right- of-way lands was held in Morehead City, North Corolina, on August 1, 1957. 5. Richard Wright was the successful bidder and purchaser of a portion of the 800-foot wide right-of-way lands lying in Carteret County. The fee interest in these lands was conveyed by the United States of America to Wright in 1957 by quitclaim deed. Contained in the deed was a reservation in the following language, to wit: ... there is reserved to the Government and its assigns the perpetual right and easement to maintain the said Intracoastal Waterway and to enter upon, dig or cut away, and remove any or all the hereinbefore described tract of land as may be required at any time in the prosecution of the aforesaid work of improvement, or any enlargement thereof, and maintain the portions so cut away and removed as a part of the navigable waters of the United States; and the further right to maintain aids to navigation presently established by the United States on the land herein described with the rights of ingress and egress thereto; and the further perpetual right and easement to enter upon, occupy and use any portion of said tract of land, not so cut away and converted into public navigable waters as aforesaid, for the deposit of dredged material, and for placement thereon of such aids to navigation deemed necessary by the Government, and for such other purposes as may be needful in the preservation and maintenance of said work of improvement; provided, however, that the party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, shall enjoy all rights and privileges in said tract of land as may be used and enjoyed without interfering with or abridging the exceptions and reservations herein contained. The deed from the United States to Wright containing this language was duly recorded. *1355 6. Sale of the 800-foot wide right-of-way lands was conducted for the General Services Administration by J. L. Todd Auction Company. Circulars and newspaper advertisements which were distributed prior to this sale indicated that recreational developments such as 'commercial marinas, lodges and fishing installations' were permissible on the subject property. However, there was no evidence that such circulars and advertisements were issued with the authority of the United States. The auction sale agreement between the United States and the Todd Company expressly provided that the property was to be sold subject to the easement quoted above. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) 7. The tracts adjacent to the right-of-way lands which had been acquired in 1947 were subsequently sole to other purchasers, subject to the same easement. 8. The approximate location of the property subject to the easement quoted above insofar as relevant here is shown with a solid line on the map attached to these findings as Exhibit A. 9. The 800-foot wide right-of-way land was subsequently conveyed by Wright and ultimately acquired by Charles M. Reeves, Jr., a defendant herein, in 1972. Reeves subsequently formed Sea Gate, Inc., the corporate defendant herein, to retain ownership. 10. Prior to purchase of this right-of-way land, Reeves had both actual and record notice that the property was subject to the easement quoted above. Before purchase of this property, neither Reeves nor any other officer or agent of Sea Gate, Inc., had knowledge of any representations concerning its possible development made prior to the auction sale in 1957. At the time Reeves purchased the property subject to the Government's easement in 1972, it was not occupied by any substantial permanent structures. 11. In 1972, Sea Gate, Inc., began the development of 'Sea Gate Subdivision' with a plan partially to subdivide the right-of-way lands, together with certain adjacent properties not subject to the Government's easement, into single family residential lots with certain amenities, such as a small -boat marina, clubhouse and swimming facilities and park and playground areas. With the exception of a portion of the park and playground areas and the access channel to the Marina, the amenities described are not located within the Government's easement. The boundaries of the Sea Gate Subdivision are shown on Exhibit 'A' in a dashed line. 12. Sea Gate Subdivision consists of over 700 individual lots, 243 of which are waterfront lots which are located in whole or in part within the 800-foot wide right-of- way easement retained in 1957. These waterfront lots are subject to restrictive covenants which limit their use to sites for permanent homes with a minimum interior floor space of 1,000 square feet. The President of Sea Gate, Inc. testified that a house of this size would cost at least $22,000 to construct at prevailing prices. Use of these waterfront lots for house trailers is expressly forbidden by the covenants. 13, The Sea Gate waterfront lots are located along both banks of the Waterway for a distance of approximately three miles. The average width of these lots in 120 feet and they range in depth from 90 feet to 265 feet. 14. At the time of trial only three houses had actually been constructed within the waterfront lots. 15. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which has its District office for eastern North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina. 16. Plans for the development of the Sea Gate Subdivision first came to *1356 the attention of the Corps of Engineers in August of 1972. At that time representatives from Sea Gate, Inc., made preliminary inquiries at the Wilmington District concerning the application procedures necessary to acquire a permit from the Corps to connect a small -boat marina, to be located on the west side of the Waterway behind the Government's easement lands, with the Waterway. A formal application for such a permit was filed with the District on October 13, 1972. 17. At a meeting held in January, 1973 representatives of Sea Gate, Inc., were informed that the Corps of Engineers was concerned that the development proposed the construction of numerous dwellings along the Waterway on lands subject to the Government's easement. The Sea Gate representatives were informed that the Charleston District Office of the Corps had recommended that litigation be commenced to remove a trailer park from easement lands in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, area and that a uniform policy concerning the location of structures within the Waterway easement was being formulated at higher levels in the Corps. 18. In a latter dated April 18,1973 directed to the President of Sea Gate, Inc., Mr. David C. Reeves, the Wilmington District Engineer advised Mr. Reeves that he had been advised by higher authority that'it would be incompatible with the Government's interest to support in any way your development plans which include encroachment onto lands subject to our easements along the AIWW.' Mr. Reeves was informed that because the Sea Gate development involved the construction of permanent improvements on easement lands, Sea Gate's request for a marina permit could not be granted by the District Office but would have to be referred to the Office of the Chief of Engineers. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) 19. By letter dated October 15, 1973, the District Engineer advised Mr. David Reeves that the request for a marina permit was denied on the grounds that granting the permit would be inconsistent with the Corps' policy of opposing permanent construction within the Waterway easement. 20. The Corps of Engineers is currently authorized to maintain this portion of the Waterway to a 12-foot depth, a 90-foot bottom width, and 1 to 3 side slopes. 21. Evidence indicates that the total width of this segment of the Waterway when first constructed to the present 12-foot depth in 1922 varied between 150 and 250 feet. At present the Waterway width between banks varies between 300 and 400 feet. The difference represents erosion of the Waterway banks which has taken place over this period. Soils in this area are sandy and quite susceptible to erosion. 22, Mr. William Sanderson, Chief of the Operations Division of the Corps' District Office, testified that dredging on nearly an annual basis has been required to maintain the channel of the Waterway in the Core Creek Land Cut to its authorized dimensions. On the average,100,000 cubic yards of material has annually been removed from the segment of the Waterway in the vicinity of Sea Gate. 23. In the past it was the practice of the Corps of Engineers to permit contractors performing the maintenance dredging to discharge the material directly onto the toe of the Waterway banks at the water's edge. The evidence indicates that this practice had a stabilizing effect on bank erosion. However, in 1973 the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife of the United States Department of the Interior strongly recommended that this practice be abandoned for environmental reasons and that the spoil be pumped instead into diked areas located on the high ground adjacent to the Waterway. The purpose is to minimize the turbidity which is *1357 caused by sidecast dredging and which has an adverse environmental impact on fish in the area. Starting with the annual maintenance dredging operations in the summer of 1974, it has been necessary to utilize diked disposal areas located on the Government's easement lands. Th material is pumped into dreged areas, the sand and silt ar permitted to settle and then clear water is allowed to run back into the Waterway. In 1974 approximately 186,00 cubic yards of material were removed from the Waterway in the vicinity of Sea Gate and placed in two disposal areas on easement land on the east bank of the canal. 24. Mr. Sanderson testified that in general it is more convenient and less expensive to locate spoil disposal areas relatively near the Waterway banks and as close as possible to the segment of the canal to be dredged. Because its depth permits disposal sites of adequate dimensions to be laid out, the large rectangular easement area on the Waterway's east bank, and adjacent portions of the right- of-way lands, are well situated for the placement of spoil dredged from the canal in the Sea Gate vicinity. This large tract is not part of the Sea Gate property, as indicated on Exhibit A. In contrast, the narrow strips of right-of- way land on the west bank— and on both banks where the Government has only its 800-foot right-of-way— are less desirable for spoil placements, but could be used if necessary. These narrow strips might be used for spoil disposal if dredging were necessary at a point in the canal some distance from a larger disposal tract. 25. Testimony further indicated that the large rectangular tract on the east bank and adjoining right-of-way land could accommodate the spoil expected to be removed from this segment of the Waterway for many years into the future. 26. Mr. Sanderson's testimony further indicates, however, that the presence of numerous dwellings along the east bank of the Waterway in the vicinity of spoil disposal areas would greatly complicate the process of dredging and spoil disposal and create a substantial safety hazard, even if the lands occupied by houses were not themselves required for spoil placement. Among the dangers cited as associated with the dredging and disposal process were the operation of heavy machinery, the possibility of pipes bursting from the heavy pressures involved in pumping spoil, the danger of retention dikes giving way, and the danger of children getting into disposal areas themselves, It is clear that substantially greater precautions would have to be employed in conducting these operations in the vicinity of dwellings and that the necessity of such precautions would add significantly to the Government's expense in maintaining the Waterway. e 27. Should houses be constructed in areas actually e required for spoil disposal, the removal of such houses would greatly complicate the Government's dredging 0 operations. Testimony also indicated that the presence of houses near the Waterway banks would make it more RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY 'U.S. V. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) difficult to use the banks as staging areas for dredging and for securing the anchors used to pull the dredges from side to side across the canal. 28. Figures kept by the Corps of Engineers indicate traffic on this segment of the Waterway has recently increased significantly. However, it appears unlikely that the navigation channel of the Core Creek Land Cut will need to be widened beyond its existing bottom width within the next 20 years. Testimony did indicate that limited widening to provide passing zones might well be considered at a sooner time. Since the three-mile waterfront of the Sea Gate development is located near the center of the seven -mile long land cut, it was suggested that a passing zone might well be constructed within the Sea Gate area. *1358 29. Should numerous dwellings be constructed along both banks of the Waterway within the three- mile reach of Sea Gate Subdivision, problems similar to those expected in dredging in a densely populated area would be encountered. Where necessary, removal of such houses would complicate any widening operation and the presence of houses along the banks would rule out their use as staging areas. Removal and disposal of the spoil involved in such an operation would pose the same hazards discussed above in connection with regular maintenance dredging. 30. The difficulties which can be anticipated in conducting either normal maintenance dredging or operations to widen the Waterway channel should dwellings be constructed on all Sea Gate waterfront lots, could be mitigated by the following measures: (a) permitting the construction of houses solely on lots located on the western bank of the Waterway; and (b) requiring any houses constructed on said western bank to be set back from the top of the existing bank a minimum of forty feet. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW [1( 1. The easement in favor of the United States, plaintiff herein, is binding on all the defendants joined in this proceeding to the extent that their property falls within its bounds. The easement was contained in deeds which were duly recorded when the United States sold its fee interest in this property in 1957, and the parties have stipulated that the principals of Sea Gate, Inc., had actual knowledge of the existence and terms of the easement before their purchase of the subject property and that all individual lot owners were advised of its existence and terms in the H.U.D. Property Report on this development. 2. The terms of the easement in question are unambiguous and give the United States the right to maintain the Intracoastal Waterway; to 'dig, cut away and remove' the land if needed in order to enlarge the canal; to enter upon and use any part of the land for the disposal of material dredged from the Waterway; and to enter upon and use the land for the placement of navigation aids and for 'such other purposes as may be needful in the preservation and maintenance' of the Waterway. In the face of an easement giving the United States rights of such magnitude, defendants cannot complaint should their property be used by the Government for the purposes enumerated at some future time. Should permanent improvements be constructed on land subject to the Government's easement, the owners cannot complain should use of the easement rights require the alteration or destruction of such improvements. (21 (3( 3. The owner of an estate subject to an easement cannot use the fee in a fashion that obstructs or materially impairs the easement holder's use and enjoyment of his right under the easement. Any activity by the fee owner which would result in increased cost or inconvenience to the easement holder in exercise of his rights or which would created a safety hazard should those rights be exercised amounts to a material impairment of the easement interest. In Carolina Power and Light Co. v. Bowman, 229 N.C. 682, 51 S.E.2d 191 (1949), an electric utility was granted a mandatory injunction requiring the removal of a theater from lands subject to a right-of-way easement for its power lines. The building did not actually touch the lines nor make servicing them impossible. However, the court granted an injunction because of the safety hazard created and because servicing the liens was made more difficult and costly by the presence of the building. See also, Collins v. Alabama Power Co., 214 Ala. 643, 108 So. 868 (1926); Arkansas -Louisiana Gas Co. v. Cutrer, 30 So.2d 864 (La.App.1957). *1359 141 4. An injunction is the proper remedy to prevent interference of this type by the fee owner with the easement holder's property rights. Carolina Power Co. v. Bowman, supra; see also 25 Am.Jur.2d, Easements and Licenses § 120. 151 5. Plaintiff reserved the rights enumerated in its easement in AIMtlystp pgeet6tain immediate needs AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) but to provide a means to deal with future contingencies which could not then be entirely foreseen. The easement retained thus gives the Government both the right to make immediate use of the subject property, as for spoil disposal, and certain rights which plaintiff may choose to exercise should future conditions warrant. Plaintiff is therefore also entitled to prevent activities by the fee owners of this property which would unreasonably increase the cost, complexity, or difficulty of exercising these rights at some future time, even though the necessity for exercise of these rights may not be entirely foreseeable at present. In Midland Valley Ry. Co. v. Jarvis, 29 F.2d 539 (8th Cir., 1928), the court granted an injunction prohibiting the use of a railroad right-of-way for the construction of buildings and other structures, even though the railroad had no plans to put the property to immediate use. The court stated that `the necessity of immediate use is not essential to preserve the rights of the railroad .... It can never be stated with certainty at what time any particular part of a right-of-way may become necessary for railroad uses.' Id. at 541. See also, Seaboard R.R. Co. v. Banks, 207 Ala. 194, 92 So. 117 (1922) and Olive v. Sabine & E.T.R.R. Co., 11 Tex.Civ.App. 208, 33 S.W. 139 (1895). 161 6. For these reasons the Court finds that the construction of permanent residences and their attendant utilities on both banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within the Sea Gate Subdivision would impair and abridge the rights reserved by plaintiff by easement in 1957. No question has been raised in this lawsuit concerning plaintiffs legal power to require the destruction or removal of such improvements should use of the property for the purposes enumerated in the easement be reasonably necessary. Nevertheless, the Court finds that the mere existence of numerous substantial dwellings along both banks of the Waterway in this area would so greatly complicate and burden plaintiffs exercise of its easement rights, whether exercised now or at some future time, that their construction would very materially impair plaintiffs rights under the easement. 7. However, the Court further finds that it would not be unreasonable at the present time to permit the construction of dwellings along the western side of the Waterway only. Limiting construction to the west bank only would minimize any interference with dredging operations by the Corps of Engineers, since dredging contractors would have free access to the large spoil disposal area located in the Sea Gate vicinity on the east side of the canal. Moreover, the exclusion of dwellings from the east bank would also allow reasonable provision for operations to widen the Waterway channel or to provide passing zones, should either action prove necessary in the future. 8. The Court further finds that the construction of residential dwellings on the west side of the Waterway should not be permitted closer than forty feet from the top of the existing bank. Exclusion of dwellings from such a forty -foot wide strip would leave such land available for use by the Corps of Engineers for staging operations in dredging and for widening the channel and would provide an area for the location of anchors used in maneuvering the dredges. Moreover, a set -back restriction of this sort would take account of existing bank erosion and prevent the construction of houses on potentially precarious sites. *1360 171 181 9. The United States is not estopped from maintaining this action by any course of conduct followed since 1972 by officers of the Corps of Engineers with respect to the Sea Gate development. The principle is firmly established that the Government cannot be estopped by any unauthorized representations made by its agents concerning uses to which Government property can be put. Utah Power and Light Co. v. United States, 243 U.S. 389, 409, 37 S.Ct. 387, 61 L.Ed. 791 (1917); United States Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Hibi, 414 U.S. 5, 8, 94 S.Ct. 19, 38 L.Ed.2d 7 (1973). Moreover, the record clearly reveals that soots after their development plans came to the Corps' attention, representatives of Sea Gate were advised that the construction of permanent improvements on the Government's easement land posed serious policy problems which the District Engineer was taking up with higher levels of authority. Under these circumstances, Sea Gate, Inc., had no right to assume that it plans would not ultimately be opposed by the Government. 191 1101 10. Likewise, failure of the United States to prevent the construction of other improvements on easement lands elsewhere along the Intracoastal Waterway cannot estop plaintiff from attempting to prevent the infringement of its rights in this case. The Supreme Court recently stated that: As a general rule laches or neglect of duty on the part of officers of the REeENse to a suit by it II I xV � I .,� n. AUGO12016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) to enforce a public right or protect a public interest ..., deed, and parole evidence is inadmissible to vary or A suit by the United States to enforce and maintain its contradict the instrument's plain meaning or to show policy respecting lands which it holds in trust for all the that the parties intended something other than what they people stands upon a different plane in this an some other wrote. Weyerhaeuser Company v. Carolina Power and respects from the ordinary private suit to regain the title to Light Company, 257 N.C. 717, 127 S.E.2d 539 (1962). real property or to remove a cloud from it. United States There is nothing ambiguous about the nature or terms Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Hibi, 414 U.S. of the easement in question. Parole evidence that an 5, 8, 94 S.Ct. 19, 21, 38 L.Ed.2d 7 (1973). understanding' in derogation of the Government's rights under the easement had previously been reached clearly This principle unquestionably applies to the present case. cannot be considered by this Court to vary or contradict [111 (121 1131 114] 1151 11. Plaintiff finally canndbe final written terms. Finally, the firm of auctioneers be estopped by representations made prior to the sale hired by plaintiff to dispose of this property was not of this property in 1957 concerning uses to which this authorized to make representations in contravention of property could be put. In the first place no evidence was the easement terms. The contract between the United adduced at trial to suggest that Sea Gate, Inc., or any States and the firm expressly stated that the property of its officers relied upon, or indeed had any knowledge was to be sold subject to the easement in question. The of such representations prior to its purchase of this auctioneers had no authority to offer the property on property in 1972. Moreover, a deed creating an easement any other terms and plaintiff cannot be *1361 bound by by express reservation is a contract, and by fundamental any actions they may have taken beyond their authority. principles of contract law, where the language of a deed United States v. Stewart, 311 U.S. 60, 70, 61 S.Ct. 102, 85 is clear and unambiguous, the intent of the parties can L.Ed. 40 (1940); Federal Crop Ins. Corp. v. Merrill, 332 be shown only by the terms of the instrument itself. U.S. 380, 384-385, 68 S.Ct. 1, 92 L.Ed. 10 (1947). All prior and contemporaneous agreements between the parties are considered merged into the final written RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY i U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) -- $IR Cr 16M0f r 'e: RUM t:I0VT - c� - -- CANE CREEK BRI CGE End of Document All Citations 397 F.Supp.1351 G 2016 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. (RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Intracoastal Engineering Pi.,.c July 28, 2016 NCDEQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Attn: Karen Higgins Re: Grand View Community Marina DWR# 2011-041ov3 Wilmington, NC PN 2014-036 Dear Ms. Higgins, We are writing in response to the request for additional information dated May lo, 2016. Within this request, item No. 2 calls for "an engineering analysis demonstrating the construction and future operation of the proposed facility will not negatively impact or damage the NEI". In review of the proposed facility we do not feel the construction or operation of this facility will negatively impact or damage the NEI. The proposed construction of dredging or proposed pilings is shown to be a minimum of approximately 15ft away from the NEI. This should be an acceptable distance with the use of normal jetting of piles and bucket to barge dredging. The operation of this facility as represented within the attached cross section profiles shows the depth of the vessels within these areas not in conflict with the NEI. Please note that these areas are open for vessel operation at the current time with no limitations. The limitation of a maximum draft depth of 44" should maintain no conflict or damage. This analysis is based on the lowest tide reading in the last 5 years. This reading was taken from NOAA Station 8658163 Wrightsville Beach, Johnny Mercers Pier October 4, 2015 and measured -2.46' in relation to MLW @ 0.0. Please contact us with any questions, comments or additional information needed. Sincerely, Intracoastal Engineering PLLC CA4 � -F-� Charles D. Cazier, P.E. RECENED AUG 01 Z�16 DCM_ MHp CITY 5725 Oleander Dr. Unit E-7 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910)859-8983 celebrating 15 Years SEPI July 28, 2016 CO Nf TRUC TON Tim Owens, Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach azs wade Avenue Raleigh,321 NCI 2)605 Causewa y Drive 919,789.9977 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 11020 David Taylor Subject: CAMA Major Permit Application Drive I Suite 115 Bailey & Associates, Inc., Applicant Charlotte, INC 128262 704.714.4880 Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC 5030 New Centre Drive I Suite B Dear Mr. Owens, Wilmington, NC 28403 1910.523.5715 SEPI Engineering &Construction (SEPI) has been asked by the Town of Wrightsville 10800 Midlothian Beach (Town) to provide an engineering review of the proposed marina project, Turnpike I suite 100 Grand View Community Boating Facility at 202 Summer Rest Road, with regard to Richmond, VA the impact that project will have on the Town's sanitary sewer system. Of specific 23235 1804.594.0181 concern to the Town Is the location of the proposed project relative to the Town's sanitary sewer force main. The force main was constructed In the early 1980's as part of the Northeast Interceptor (NEI) project and represents the sole means of conveyance for sewer generated by the Town to reach the wastewater treatment facility operated by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). The force main is 14 inch Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) which is utilized to pump raw sewage at a current maximum rate of 1.3 Million Gallons Per Day (MGD) across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) to CFPUA's Bradley Creek pump station located on Oleander Drive_ The force main crossing the AIWW is located in an easement granted by the Staly 'of North Carolina and is approximately 3 to 4 feet below the mudline along the Basement corridor. The line is anchored with concrete counterweights which are buried with the pipe at varying Intervals. The existing and proposed project is located on, over and adjacent to this easement and the force main itself. Additionally, the Town's AIWW force main crossing runs parallel to underground power and phone to the South. The proposed project is also located over and adjacent to these utilities. The force main crossing an active navigable channel, running parallel to other existing utilities, and being obstructed by an existing pier and dock, presents several operational challenges to the Town, In our opinion, the proposed project will Increase the difficulties in addressing these existing challenges as well as create a situation where the operational Integrity of the system is reduced. The following represents a listing of concerns with regard to the information included in the construction plans and for the impacts to the Town's force main and utility operations; 1. Existing Condition of the Force Main: The 14 inch Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) fob' Main is over 30 years old and has been in continuous service over that timeframe. Due to the location of the force main, inspection of the line is difficult sepiengineering.com to perform and therefore the current structural integrity of the pipe is unknown. @SEPfengineers v,cIVl .v'il-rv111 aV i Lll�, NC JUL 2 8 2016 i4a The routing of the force main places the pipe in various coastal environmental conditions including installation below mean low water, within the tidal zone and in an upland environment. Ductile Iron Pipe can experience corrosion as a result of the interior and exterior operational environment the material is exposed to. Raw sewage can generate corrosive chemicals and gasses that can degrade pipe Integrity. It is common to see the production of hydrogen sulfide gas within a sewer collection system and this gas will collect In areas where a trap Is formed and the gas cannot escape. This occurs in manholes and in high spots along pressure lines such as a force main. In the case of a force main that may be installed with a varying vertical elevation it is common practice to install air release valves at identified high points to vent these gasses. The Town's force main crossing was installed across the bottom of the AIWW through means of excavation, either hydraulic or mechanical, to a depth of 3 - 4 feet below the mudline. Due to localized settlement along the force main route, it is anticipated that areas do exist within the crossing that could trap hydrogen sulfide gas. Additionally, the force main transitions in elevation by approximately 6 feet from the east side of the AIWW to the West side which could also generate conditions suitable for the trapping of hydrogen sulfide gas. It Is In these areas where the traps are located that deterioration of the DIP would be seen. External deterioration of the underground DIP due to environmental factors is another concern for the Town's existing force main. There are numerous factors that contribute to this deterioration. Soil conditions that favor anaerobic or aerobic bacteria, soil resistivity, galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals, corrosion due to dissimilar soils, and stray current corrosion that may be generated from buried high voltage power lines are examples of the mechanisms of external corrosion on ductile iron pipe. Another source of pipe degradation is physical damage. The location of the force main, crossing an active navigational channel, presents an opportunity for damage from boating traffic as well as channel maintenance. Due to the age, environmental and operational conditions for the force main crossing, there is an expectation that the DIP has experienced some deterioration. The extent of this cannot be determined without extensive testing and investigation. However It is certain that the proposed project will not improve the operational integrity and it is our opinion that the project represents a threat to the force main and a hindrance to the ability of the operations staff to maintain the force main or to respond to emergency situations. The proposed project includes the installation of plies and the dredging of material through mechanical means, The installation of plies can impact pipe Integrity through direct or indirect means. Pile installation can result in a pipe breach through direct contact and also by means of indirect stress being placed on the existing pipe. Soil consolidation can create changes in the material surrounding the force main resulting in point stresses. 2. Exposure of the existing force main: The proposed construction plans developed by Land Management Group (LMG) Dated ]anuary 6, 2016 and provided to SEPI by the Town, indicate the NEI to be approximately 3 - 4 feet below the "Mud line" near the target area for dredging. Mechanical (Clamshell) dredging has been Identified as the method of removing material. This method is primarily successful at removing solid material as the physical properties of silts and mud limit the amount of that material that can be removed from a subsurface environment. The LMG drawings indicate the Intent ls,to lower the existing subsurface elevation by 2 - 4 Feet within the target dredge area. Add'itionally,'the horizontallocation of the existing force main tofthe target dredge area varies by approximately 7 - 15 feet. As defined in the LMG drawings, the intent Is to lower the bottom or mud line by approximately 2 -'4 feet in the`target'dredge area: This can only be accomplished by undercutting the solid material below the mud by this amount: Once the solid material is removed, the mud and silt will fill' In, the void created through ;an equalization process. Equalization through scuffing and'settlement will also result:in aside profile of approximately 5 to•1'. This process could'expose the force main near the dredge area. removing ;any protection from cover that may exist now. Furthermore, .daily, operation, of the marina will likely subject the force main to exposure. from boating ;traffic and to an increased danger of damage from prop wash, vessel strikes, anchors and miscellaneous 'debris coming from a general increase in surface activity where limited activity should exist. 3. Existing :Conditions Indicated on LMG Construction Drawings: The LMG Drawings contain infrrmation with,regard to the ;location and depth of the 14 Inch DTP force main as reported by Johnnie J, Williams.Land Surveying PC. Based .on the yInformation shown, the joint deflection of the, 14 inch force main may ,have exceeded the allowable "deflection angle for restrained joint DIP as defined by the: Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association.- y The cause of the joint deflection'is unknown.however the only influential factor that. has been introduced in this area since the Installation of the ;force main approximately 30 years ago Is, the construction of the existing pler,and dock. It is reasonable to expect that, the construction of this strucLure'and the increased' surface activity around the istructure could have: Impacted the. vertical location of the force main. Prop wash from surface activity concentrated in a specific area and changes made to current, flows as a result of the piles could have contributed to settlement 6f the force main. The accuracy of the survey Is not known therefore it is difficult to' know if this situation represents .a need', for immediatel concern 'by the Town. However, given the importance of this connection; the age of the force main, the potential ;for continued settlement and the environment in which it Is located, further investigatioh.to accurately, determine the condition of`the .DIP force main is strongly recommended. 4: Maintenance and Emergency Response: Protection of public health and safety is the primary operational requirement for the Town, of. Wrightsville Beach. The ability of the Town's operational staff and/or contractors hired by the Town to have cleair unobstructed access', to the sanitary sewer system is necessary for the success of this effort. The Town's easement from the state: defines the corridor in which all operational activities must occur. The existing and proposed projects have presented several physical restrictions 'that obstruct access and will restrict access further'in the future. a.The, permit applicatiori',for the existing dock: (State Permit No. 84.61) Indicated that a.50' section of the authorized access pier and floating dock in the location of the NEI were designed to be bolted' for removal for required' maintenance. Based on a visuai Inspection; there were no bolted sections observed., Even if this: access has been provided, the process of staging equipment and setting, up work platforms to remove the bolted, sections presents a significant delay, in the ability of the Town to access the force main. At a pumping rate of 1.3, MGD, this delay represents' approximately 54,000 gallons per hour of raw sewage that could potentially be released into the coastal environment; b. The permit condition (State Permit No, 84.01) that removable sections Pre needed in the ;pier and floating, dock represents a maintenance scenario _that is very specific and unlikely. Ih ahe. event that the NEI were to ,breach, the;.1(kel(hood that maintenance would only involve access in this manner is very small; if,at all. A breach would require the town to float a new temporary pipe across theAIWW and across the marsh, likely for most of the length of`the existing floating dock and access pier. This would require complete removal of the pier, pilings and do'ck',as these;would hinder or obstruct access for equipment and material', Additionally, the boats that were attached to the pier/dock would need to be removed. If owners were not available then'Town would have to impound or relocate the vessels. The location of the temporary and final replacement force main Is fixed based on the easement agreement with the State as well as the existence of the other, utpftles in the, corridor. The need to remove the pier, piles and dock will also (ncreasetheenvironmental impact by delaying the Town.'s.. .response to this emergency, 5i Planned improvements for a new force main crossing by Wrightsville Beach: The Town: of Wrightsville Beach Is currently developing a scope of work for the replacement of the.existing, force main crossing the AIWW. The existing pier and floating dock, as well as the planned project, represents a complication to this process. The existing and proposed structures are directly Impacting, the Town's access :to !the easement crossing `the AiWW', Though .the easement documents do not spedfically idenfify;a width to the easement, It does define a. Iodation for a corridor which (s between the navigational access for Motts-Creek to the North' and an Lnderg'round/submerged high voltage line to the South. 'In practice, easements are defined to provide- sufficient width to allow for access;. equipment and: manpower to perform the necessary tasks associated with the Intended use of the easement: The force main is orlented such that the: existing pier and floating dock, are directly obstructing horizontal.and�vertical :access for a significant portion of the route along the western side of the AIM. 'This obstruction will likely impact anyproposed force main replacement both through schedule and budget: A plan to either dismantle or remove the existing lot proposed) structure or to avoid the structure' entirely will need to be developed. 'Further complications and impacts should, be expected if there is a, plan to reconstruct the pier and dock facillty.after'Installation pf,the new force main is completed 6. The boundary of che,Riparian Corridor and Setback as, shown on plans;is incorrect: The''construction plans for the planned Improvements identifies a riparian,boundary,. A letter'frotn Wessell`,& Raney,. L.L.P. addressed to Mr. Braxton Davis; Mr, Doug°Huggett, and.Mr. Robb Mairs, dated March 28,.2016, provides information :with regard to the delineation of the riparian area for the subject, property therefore, the following' comments are intended to clarifyr the riparian.boundaryfor the NCDOT. The boundaryline identified on tne,South side of the, project, ;north of the USHWY 74-76 Bridge, has been oriented to intersect the navigation at -an angle of 90 degrees. This, orientation Is incorrect as it ignores and is in conflict with the northern riparian boundary defined for the NCDOT. Standard practice for the survey of riparian boundary, is, to (tlentify.or define poundaHes such. that, the adjoining boundaries are not adversely impacted, The northern NCDOT' riparian' boundary pr(ginates-at the intersection of the northerh right-of-way boundary for US74=76; located 15a feet from the centerline of the roadway as defined by NCDOT, and the Mean High'Water Line on, the western side of the SEPi AIWW. This riparian boundary then runs parallel to the road centerline until it Intersects with the Mean High Waterline on the eastern side of the AIWW. The riparian buffer along this boundary runs: parallel to the northern riparian boundary at a distance of 15 feet from the boundary. This boundary is in place to allow NCDOT sufficient room to conduct operation and maintenance activitiesfor the support of their facilities crossing the AIWW.. Similar to the need for the Town of Wrightsville Beach to keep the: easement crossing the AIWW clear from obstructions' and encumbrances that would prevent the proper maintenanceand operation of the force main crossing, it is necessary 'for th'e corridor defined for NCDOT to remain clean There are processes in place that Would allow for NCDOT to -,grant permission for an encroachment into this- corridor. However, no information has been found to indicate that any approval has been granted for the proposed,prcject. In conclusion, it is the opinion of SEPI .that the proposed,project will expose the force main to potential. damage or breach due to the increased activity over and around the force main :as well as .create an additional burden and encumbrance to the proper operation and maintenance of'the4orce main crossing. The,Town's need to restrict activity• directly over or adjacent to the force main and for the protection of .operational access has a direct relationship to the operational integrity of the sanitary sewer system and to the ability of the, Town to protect the health and safety, of the public. Additionally, the issues identified based on the force main existing 'condition data provided on .the Land Management Group drawings potentially represent a significant problem. The only known :physical changes since the installation of the 14 inch Ductile Iron Pipe force main In the area around the existing pier and dock structure and the proposed project is the construction and operation of the existing structure. If the joint deflection issue was. created by the construction and ongoing surface activity around the existing pier and'dock it is reasonable to expect the continued use of the existing facility to exasperate this issue. The continued overstressing of'the pipe joints will ultimately result in a failure. Consideration should be given to the removal of the existing pier and clock; structure in, order to improve' the current operational condition of the system., Respectfully Submitted, SEPI Engineering &,Construction; Inc. Gregory R Th"ompson, PE, PLS Site/Civil Department Manager Enclosures: Exhibit A 07- aig-1 6 5' LEGEND -.—.—.—.--- RPMFlMQARRIDOR EASTINGFORCE NALIGNMEN —FM—F&!— PER RNSBYHENWWNOES SASSOCNTES ® FM— FM® EASTINGFCRCEM MGNAIEN PERLMG FlANS GATED 1IfiRO1fi METING UNDERGROUND PoWE — — -y9O - — ONEPERMBALEYRER EASEMENT.DATEOWM963 EASTING UNDERGROUND TELEPHONELINE FASTING NCOOi WNPEA IMG M'I RAN9, OAlED 152G16, AN0 NCDOT RAN IWGPo OCNR(PANSI16 P! ® LMGISANB,OATED 152 S, PROPoSED ER LM E, MTED IMOIS I INAMADV SHF£IiG1E DAM : SEPI OiOGAVIOTAYLORTH CV OUH f15 O%/I4/Is EIGH. NORTH CJGIO CHARLOTTE, NORTHGROIINA MLEIGH. 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WRSSRLL, III WRSSELI.®BRT-T ODTH.NRT WD.L A. RANEY, JR. WARANEY@BELIPOUTH.NRT March 28, 2016 VIA E-MAIL AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Braxton Davis 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Doug Huggett 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Robb Mairs 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: CAMA Major Permit Application Bailey & Associates, Inc., Applicant Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Dear Messrs. Davis, Huggett and Mairs: STREET ADDRESS: 107-B NORTH 2NO STREET WDasWr N,NC 2WI TET.EPHONE: 910-792-7475 FACBDSHs: 910-762-7557 RP. - w w IVpa VAR 302016 4CM_ MHD C/TV' We represent the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town"). This letter is written to express the objection of the Town to the issuance of a CAMA Major Development Permit to Bailey & Associates, Inc. for a proposed marina project called Grand View Community Boating Facility at 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC. The application is dated February 18, 2016. The notice to adjacent riparian owners is dated February 28, 2016, but there is no indication of when it may have been received by the adjacent riparian owners. The Town provided comments to DCM objecting to prior applications for this site. The comment letters were dated July 2, 2015; March 28, 2011; October 1, 2008; May 9, 2008; and July 22, 2007. The Town is adamantly opposed to issuance of a permit for this proposed project. The Town's opposition has been expressed several times in the past when other proposals have been made for changes to the existing facilities at this site. The Town's opposition is based primarily on the fact that the proposed facilities are located on, over and around the Town -owned sanitary sewer force main which carries all of the raw sewage from the Town to a wastewater treatment plant on the mainland owned and Mr. Braxton Davis Mr. Doug Huggett Mr. Robb Mairs March 28, 2016 Page Two operated by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The sewer line is known as the Northeast Interceptor or NEI. The Town commented on a prior proposal by the applicant in a letter dated October 1, 2008. Excerpts from that letter are as follows: 111. Unreasonable danger to Town of Wrightsville Beach sewer line - There is a main sewer line known as the Northeast Interceptor which carries all of the sanitary sewage from the Town of Wrightsville Beach to a regional wastewater treatment plant. If this line were to be damaged during pier construction, pier maintenance, dredging or operation of vessels, the damage to public health and the environment would be catastrophic. The plan discloses many reasons why this concern is real and immediate. 1.3. Maintenance — The need to periodically maintain, repair or replace the sewer line will be made impossible by the existence of the pier and docks. 1.4. Emergency Repairs — The need for emergency repairs is even more problematic as every minute that repairs are delayed could result in hundreds of gallons of raw sewage entering the water. Removal of the vessels and structures would surely take hours to accomplish before repairs could begin. Recent experience with other portions of the Northeast Interceptor sewer line in the vicinity of Hewlett's Creek shows that sewer lines of this vintage have a real possibility offailure. 2. Violation of Town's easement rights - The Town obtained an easement from the State of North Carolina to locate this sewer line on state owned submerged lands. The Town also acquired a CAMA Major Permit with renewals and modificationsfor installing the sewer line... The permit application in paragraph X.D. indicates that all work was to be done in DOT right-of-way and waters owned by the State of North Carolina. The current application of Bailey & Associates shows that the sewer line crosses the high water mark at a point on the DOT right -of way. The sewer line then proceeds into the riparian area of the DOT right-of-way property. The DOT (State of North Carolina) riparian area is established by extending the riparian line from the high water markperpendicular to the channel ofMotts Creek. Mr. Braxton Davis Mr. Doug Huggett Mr. Robb Mairs March 28, 2016 Page Three The easement from the State of North Carolina to the Town of Wrightsville Beach gives the Town property rights in the area over which the pier[is] built. It is fundamental real estate law that the owner of the land over which an easement is granted cannot "use his land in such a way as to obstruct or interfere with the exercise of the easement or inconsistent with its purposes... ". Webster's Real Estate Law in North Carolina 5`r' Edition, Hedrick & McLaughlin, §15.23. The construction of piers and docks within the easement granted by the State of North Carolina to the Town of Wrightsville Beach obstructs and interferes with the Town's exercise of its easement rights and should not be allowed. " (copy of 2008 letter is enclosed) The Town would like to elaborate on those objections and draw attention to certain rules and legal principles that the Town believes require denial of the application. The principal objections relate to property rights and public safety and can be summarized as follows: The applicant is proposing to do work in a riparian area to which it has no rights. 2. The applicant is infringing on the easement rights granted by the State of North Carolina to the Town for construction of the NEI. 3. The construction and use of the marina will increase the risk of damage to the sewer line and the existence of the pier and dock and docked vessels will delay emergency response to a catastrophic spill caused by damage or normal deterioration. The Town would like to supplement its prior comments regarding riparian area and easement rights as follows: Riparian Area The applicant's ownership extends only to the mean high water line. A Declaration of Final Resolution of Claim to Submerged Land recorded in Book 2317 at Page 398 of the New Hanover County Registry denies the applicant's claim to any areas below mean high water. At the eastern end of the applicant's property where applicant's property line intersects the North Carolina DOT right of way property line the applicant's shoreline faces Motts Creek. A line perpendicular to Motts Creek channel is the appropriate delineation of the riparian area allocated to the applicant. The issuance of prior permits and permit modifications allowing construction of a pier and docks in the NCDOT riparian area were Mr. Braxton Davis Mr. Doug Huggett Mr. Robb Mairs March 28, 2016 Page Four made in error. This error should not be compounded by a significant enlargement of these structures and the allowance of dredging in areas that are not within the applicant's riparian corridor. Encroachment on Town Easement The Town was granted an easement by the State of North Carolina "to construct, install, improve, replace, inspect, repair and maintain a sanitary sewer pipeline" as depicted on drawings attached to the easement. The easement was approved by the Governor and Council of State on May 4, 1982 and signed by the Governor on May 27, 1982. This easement grants rights that are superior to any rights purportedly conferred by a CAMA Permit for construction of a pier and docks in the same location. The State has no right to grant an easement or other authorization for any person to utilize the same easement area already conveyed to the Town if the additional use impairs the authorized use by the Town. (See US v. Seagate, Inc., 397 F Supp. 1351 (EDNC 1975). An owner can grant easements to third parties allowing third parties to use an easement area previously granted, but only if "such additional easements do not unreasonably interfere with the original easement holder's usage of the original easement." Webster's Real Estate Law in North Carolina, 6 s edition, Section 15.23. The location of pier and dock structures within the Town's easement constitutes an unreasonable interference with the Town's right to construct, maintain and repair its sewer line. Application Errors 1. Plan. The plans attached to the application have an inaccurate depiction of the riparian corridor of the applicant. The plan shows a line from the easternmost point on the mean high water line of applicant's upland property extending eastwardly and perpendicular to the channel of the Intracoastal Waterway. The proper delineation of the applicant's riparian corridor is to extend the riparian corridor line from this same point to the channel of Mott's Creek rather than the Intracoastal Waterway. The area in which all of the changes to the existing dock are proposed is within the riparian corridor of the North Carolina DOT right-of-way for Highway 74/76. As noted in the prior comments, the State of North Carolina granted an easement to the Town for construction of the NEI within this DOT riparian corridor. 2. Narrative. a. The applicant's property does not abut the AIWW on the east end as stated in paragraph 1 of the narrative. Mr. Braxton Davis Mr. Doug Huggett Mr. Robb Mairs March 28, 2016 Page Five b. The Northeast Interceptor (NEI) is not "buried within the riparian corridor of this [the applicant's] property" as stated in the third paragraph of the narrative. Rather, the NEI is located within the riparian corridor of the NCDOT right-of-way for Highway 74/76. C. The applicant states that "all structures would remain outside the right-of-way identified by NCDOT" in paragraph 6 of the narrative. However, the narrative fails to disclose that the structures would be within the DOT riparian corridor adjacent to the DOT upland property. Form DCM MP-1 (references are to numbered paragraphs within the Form). 4.b. - The actual size of the area above mean high water is much less than .85 acres. A submerged land claim was filed by a prior owner of applicant's property pursuant to G.S. 113-265. The claim to any area below mean high water was denied in a Declaration filed in Book 2317 at Page 396 of the New Hanover County Registry. The upland area above the mean high water line appears to be no more than .2 acres. 41- The zoning by New Hanover County requires a special use permit for a community boating facility in a B-1 zone. To the Town's knowledge, no special use permit has been issued by New Hanover County. 4. Form DCM MP-4. 7.a. - The applicant incorrectly states that the structure is located 164' to the northern riparian corridor limit. Conversely, the structure actually encroaches into the riparian corridor of DOT's upland property for about 450 feet. 7.c. - The applicant measures the water body width to the east side of the AIWW. The correct water body for applicant's upland.property is Mott's Creek, not the AIWW. Violation of Specific CRC Rules The applicant's proposal violates the following CRC rules: 1. 15A NCAC 7H.0208(b)(5)(F). "Marinas shall not be located without written consent from the lease holders. or owners of submerged lands that have been leased from the State or deeded by the State." The proposed structures are located in an area where the State has deeded an easement to the Town of Wrightsville Beach for construction of a sewer line, and a sewer line is in fact located within the deeded easement. Mr. Braxton Davis Mr. Doug Huggett Mr. Robb Mairs March 28, 2016 Page Six 2. 15A NCAC 71-1.0208(b)(6)(I). This rule establishes the method by which riparian corridors for waterfront properties are determined. It further requires a 15' setback of structures from the riparian corridor boundary. The applicant in this case is proposing structures within the riparian corridor of NCDOT. The NCDOT riparian corridor lies adjacent to the NCDOT right-of-way for Highway 74/76. Conclusion For the reasons stated herein, the Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests that the permit application of Bailey & Associates be denied. Yours very truly, WESSELL & RANEY, L.L.P. John Wessell, III JCW:ktw Enclosure JCW\WRBCH\W08-097-C101 I/ Ia JOHN C. WESSELL, III WESSELIQBELLSO=.NEW WD.L A. RANEY, JR. WARANEYa@BELLSOUTLI T WESSELL &s RANEY, L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW POST OFFIOE Box 1049 WILMINOTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1049 October 1, 2008 VIA U.S. MAIL AND FAX (350-2004) Mr. Steve Everhart Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: CAMA Major Permit #84-01 Bailey & Associates, Inc. Modification application Dear Mr. Everhart: STREET ADDRESS: 107-13 NORTH 2" STREET WD•. GTON, NC 28401 TELEPHONE: 910-762-7475 FAcsn�: 910-762-7557 We represent the Town of Wrightsville Beach. The Town has received notice of an application for an additional modification of Permit 84-01 now held by Bailey & Associates, Inc. The modification request was mailed to the Town by letter dated September 15, 2008 from Jim Hundley of Waterline, a marine contractor. The Town submits the following comments on the application and objects to the permit modification for the following reasons: APPLICATION ISSUES MP-1 Form 4.a. - The total length of shoreline along the high water line is only about 4001, not the 850+/- claimed. The applicant apparently measured the shoreline length either along the low water line or a combination of the low water line and an arbitrary line through the marsh. 4.b. - The size of the tract should be calculated as the area above mean high water. This area appears to be in the neighborhood of 8,000 square feet rather than the 43,877 square feet claimed by the applicant. Most of the square footage claimed by the applicant is submerged land. Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 2 MP-4 Form 2. - Section 2 of MP-4 relating to docking facility and marina operations is marked "this section not applicable". Although the amount of dock space appears to qualify this for a marina designation, the applicant contends that it is limited to 10 slips. Nonetheless, it is a docking facility that will have the capability of docking large vessels and the form should be completed. In particular, the Town of Wrightsville Beach has concerns about uncontrolled discharge of waste from marine heads and the applicant should provide information on this issue. 7.a. - The location of the riparian property line is represented to be 15' south of the proposed structures. However, the bulk of the structures are located within the riparian area of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This issue will be addressed in subsequent parts of this letter. OBJECTIONS AND GROUNDS FOR PERMIT DENIAL 1. Unreasonable danger to Town of Wrightsville Beach sewer line - There is a main sewer line known as the Northeast Interceptor which carries all of the sanitary sewage from the Town of Wrightsville Beach to a regional wastewater treatment plant. If this line were to be damaged during pier construction, pier maintenance, dredging or operation of vessels, the damage to public health and the environment would be catastrophic. The plan discloses many reasons why this concern is real and immediate. I.I. Construction - The location of the sewer line is not shown on the plan beyond the first finger pier. The gazebo and all four finger piers are proposed to be built over the line, but.it is unclear where the pilings to which the finger piers are attached will be located. The driving or jetting of pilings has the real potential of damage to the sewer line during construction. 1.2. Dredging - The plan is not clear regarding the extent of dredging but it appears that the dredging is proposed up to and perhaps beyond the sewer line where the line goes under the westernmost finger pier. The dredging is proposed to a depth of -6' MLW. At least part of the line near the low water mark is only -2 below the ground surface. As the line proceeds under the proposed gazebo into the area proposed for dredging, the notation on the plan indicates that the sewer line is 2' below the mud line. The water depth in this area is about -3' MLW, thereby putting the sewer line at -5' MLW. This results in dredging to a depth below the sewer line. Obviously it is impossibleto dredge to -6' MLW in this area without damaging or affecting the integrity of the line. Even if the Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 3 dredging stops short of the line, the sloughing of the soil could cause the line to become exposed or to be unsupported. 1.3. Maintenance - The need to periodically maintain, repair or replace the sewer line will be made impossible by the existence of the pier and docks, including the fixed structures such as the gazebo. Bolting the floating section is not adequate accommodation for maintenance or repair as the entirety of the finger piers and associated pilings would have to be removed to accommodate construction. barges. 1.4. Emergency Repairs - The need for emergency repairs is even more problematic as every minute that repairs are delayed could result in hundreds of gallons of raw sewage entering the water. Removal of the vessels and structures would surely take hours to accomplish before repairs could begin. Recent experience with other portions of the Northeast Interceptor sewer line in the vicinity of Hewlett's Creek shows that sewer lines of this vintage have a real possibility of failure. 2. Violation of Town's easement rights - The proposed gazebo and all four finger piers are constructed over the Town's sewer line. The Town obtained an easement from the State of North Carolina ("Easement" attached as Exhibit A) to locate this sewer line on state owned_ submerged lands. The Town also acquired a CAMA Major Permit with renewals and modifications for installing the sewer line. (Permit and application attached as Exhibit B). Exhibit B consists of the renewal modification permit issued in March 1982 and a further modification issued in July 1982. The Town records did not include the original permit apparently issued in 1978. The permit application in paragraph X.D. indicates that all work was to be done in DOT right-of-way and waters owned by the State of North Carolina. The current application of Bailey & Associates shows that the sewer line crosses the high water mark at a point on the DOT right -of way. The sewer line then proceeds into the riparian area of the DOT right-of-way property. The DOT (State of North Carolina) riparian area is established by extending the riparian line from the high water mark perpendicular to the channel of Motts Creek. The easement from the State of North Carolina to the Town of Wrightsville Beach gives the Town property rights in the area over which the pier, the gazebo and all of the finger piers are proposed to be built. It is fundamental real estate law that the owner of the land over which an easement is granted cannot "use his land in such a. way as to obstruct or interfere with the exercise of the easement or inconsistent with its purposes...".. Webster's Real Estate Law in North Carolina, 5`h Edition, Hedrick & McLaughlin. The construction Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 4 of piers and docks within the easement granted by the State of North Carolina to the Town of Wrightsville Beach obstructs and interferes with the Town's exercise of its easement rights and should not be allowed. 3. Violation of CAMA and CRC Rules 3.1 G.S. 113A-120 (a) (2) - The proposed development is in the estuarine waters AEC and must meet the standards in G.S. 113- 229(e) which are incorporated by reference in G.S. 113A-120 (a) (2) . G.S. 113-229(e) provides, inter alia, that a permit application can be denied if "there will be a significant adverse, effect on the public health, safety or welfare...". In this case the expanded docking facilities/marina will extend into an area that is heavily used at times as a safe navigation/waiting area for vessels waiting to use the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission boat ramp at Wrightsville Beach. The proposed docking facility is also located in the navigation area for vessels waiting for periodic bridge opening of the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge. This is an extremely congested, area and further obstruction of navigable water constitutes a significant adverse effect on the public health, safety and welfare. The safety issue is compounded by the applicant's indication that the typical size of the vessels using the facility will be 65 feet. Vessels of this size will have a difficult time maneuvering into the slips proposed even if the area were not congested by other boats. Navigation in and out of the slips will be further complicated by the fact that there is a significant current in the entire area of the proposed docks. The public health, safety and welfare will also be significantly adversely affected by the construction of the pier and docking facilities over the main sewer line for the Town of Wrightsville Beach. (See previous comments). 3.2. - G.S. 113A-120(a)(5) - Public trust waters The proposed development is in the Public Trust Water AEC. The statutory standard for this AEC requires the development to be denied if it will jeopardize the public rights or interests specified in G.S. 113A-113 (b) (5) . Among public trust rights is the right of navigation. The extended proposed docking facility is located in an area heavily used for public navigation. The slips extend across the deepest water leading to the docking facilities located along Summer Rest Road. The 5 outermost slips are over the deepest water providing navigation to and from Motts Creek. The docks occupy the channel leading from the private boating facilities along Summer Rest Road to the channel of the AIWW. L Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 5 3.3. - G.S. 113A-120(a)(8) - State Guidelines and Local Land Use Plans - The proposed project is inconsistent with State guidelines found in 15A NCAC, subchapter 7H and within the Local Land Use Plan for New Hanover County and Wilmington. 3.3.1. - 7H.0207(c), (d). The proposal is inconsistent with the management objective of protecting public rights of navigation and recreation set forth in .0207(d) which states: "In the absence of overriding public benefit, any use which significantly interferes with the public right of navigation or other public trust rights which the public may be found to have in these areas, shall not be allowed." While piers and even marinas are examples of the uses acceptable in public trust areas, they are subject to the proviso that "such. uses will not be detrimental to the public trust rights." For the reasons stated above, the public has an intense and necessary navigational use of the area which should not be preempted by the construction of the docking facility. The above -referenced rules specifically provide that "projects which would directly or indirectly block or impair existing navigation channels, are generally considered incompatible with the management policies of the public trust areas." 3.3.2. - 7H.0208(a)(2)(H) Among the general use standards applicable to coastal wetlands, estuarine waters and public trust areas is the following: "Development shall not impede navigation or create undue interference with access to, or use of, public trust areas or estuarine waters." 3.3.3. - 7H.0208(b)(5) This facility should be considered a marina because the extent of the dockage space readily accommodates in excess of 10 boats for permanent dockage. 3.3.4. - 7H.0208(b)(5)(B) Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 6 This rule provides that for marinas associated with residential development are allowed no more than 27 square feet of public trust area for every linear foot of the shoreline. An accurate measure of the applicant's shoreline along the normal high water mark is only about 4001. This allows the use of 10,800 square feet of public trust area. The public trust area occupied by the proposed docks, not including the access pier, is roughly 16,000 square feet. 3.3.5 - 7H. 0208 (b) (5) (F) This rule requires approval of controlling parties in areas which have been deeded by the State. The State has granted a deed of easement to the Town of Wrightsville Beach for the Town's sewer line which is located where the pier and docking facilities are proposed. 3.3.6 - 7H. 0 2 0 8 (b) (5) (H) , (I) The applicant's proposal does not "minimize adverse effects on navigation and public use of public trust areas" nor does the applicant "avoid adverse impacts on navigation in federally maintained channels and their immediate boundaries" as required in the above -referenced rule. The applicant has no right to expand the size of the facility and to navigation areas 'simply to make more money at the expense of public uses. 3.3.7 - 7H.0208(b)(6)(D) The above -referenced rule limits the square footage of docking facilities based on the applicant's shoreline length. As previously set forth, the length of the applicant's shoreline is about 400' rather than the 850' claimed by the applicant. The applicant is allowed 4 square feet per linear foot of shoreline or 1,600 square feet for the combined area of "T"s finger piers, platforms and decks. The combined area for these facilities proposed by the applicant is 4,004 square feet if all of the floating docks are considered finger piers, or 3,304 square feet if the main floating dock is considered a part of the pier. In either case the combined total area greatly exceeds the area allowed by the rule. 3.3.8 - 7H.0208(b) (6) (J) (ii) The applicant's proposal extends the pier, including the finger piers, into the channel of Motts Creek. The above -referenced rule prohibits structures which extend into the channel portion of a water body. Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 7 3.3.9 - 7H. 0208 (b) (6) (J) (iii) The proposed docking facility extends more than 1/4Ch the distance across the body of water. The applicant indicates that the width of the water body is 485' measured from the edge of the marsh on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway to the high water mark on the east side. This allows a facility to extend 121.251 from the edge of the marsh into the body of water. The floating dock structures extend about 160' from the edge of the marsh, thus exceeding the 1/41° rule by a significant amount. In addition, when a creek or channel comes into a larger body of water such as is the case here, the 1/4`h rule should use the equidistant method of establishing a center line for the body of water so that a 1/4`° width can be established as the smaller channel enters the larger body of water. This assures that the center 34 of the body of water remains open for public use. Although the Motts Creek area in this location consists of a complicated shoreline, it appears that the finger piers extend well into the middle 34 of Motts Creek Channel as it connects to the Intracoastal Waterway, thereby violating the 1/41" rule. 3.3.10. - Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Use Plan, Part III, Section A, Policy 3.20 In relevant part the above -referenced policy states: "Prohibit new dredging activities in shell fishing waters (SA)...". There are exceptions to this policy for certain activities and for areas previously dredged, none of which are applicable to this application. This prohibition is similar to, but much broader than, the CRC rule that prohibits new dredging in primary nursery areas (PNAs). The City/County policy applies. to outstanding resource waters and SA waters in addition to PNAs. The prohibition extends to all SA waters whether open to shell fishing or not. When I questioned the City and, County staff during the development of the plan concerning the breadth of the SA dredging prohibition, they responded that they intended the policy to apply to both open and closed shell fishing waters. Accordingly, the dredging portion of the project is inconsistent with the City/County Land Use Plan. 3.3.11. - Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Use Plan, Part III, Section A, Policy 3.4 and Strategies 3.4.5 and 3.4.6 These policies relate to eliminating pollution from municipal wastewater treatment systems by assuring continuing inspection, maintenance and repair. The location of the fixed parts of the proposed pier and the floating docks and associated pilings directly over the City/County main sewer line serving all of Wrightsville Beach will provide a significant obstacle to inspecting, Mr. Steve Everhart October 1, 2008 Page 8 maintaining and repairing the sewer line in accordance with this policy. CONCLUSION For the reasons stated herein the Town of Wrightsville Beach respectfully requests that the permit modification requested by Bailey & Associates be denied. Sincerely, WESSELL & RANEY, L.L.P. Attorneys for Town of Wrightsville Beach 0, 0, Ar. William A. Rane WAR:dc CC: Mr. Bob Simpson Mr. John C. Wessell, III Mr. Mike Vukelich SCW\wrbch\W00-099-0O3 1� Coats, Heather From: Mairs, Robb L Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 1:06 PM To: Coats, Heather Subject: FW: Grand View Boating Facility - Application for CAMA Major Permit Attachments:. Bailey Dock16.docx Fyi. Thanks. -----Original Message ----- From: James Long [mailto:jimlong207@gmail.comj Sent: Thursday, March 17, 201611:56 AM To: Mairs, Robb L <robb.mairs@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Grand View Boating Facility -Application for CAMA Major Permit To: Robb Mairs CAMA Robb, once again we are writing in opposition to Bailey and Associates "Grand View Marina." Please see attached. The objections expressed in our earlier letter in July, W15, are basically the same with one added caveat. Since then the Pedestrian and Bike Trail under the Wrightsville Beach Drawbridge that will link A!rile Road with Summer Rest Road/Trail is now being built. Once completed, this additional access to the entrance of Summer Rest Road will greatly increase the traffic congestion at the threshold to my neighborhood. While I realize many may see this as a positive, they do not live in my neighborhood and face the "walkers, joggers, bikers, skateboarders" that use Summer Rest Trail everyday. Thank you for considering our objections to this marina. James and Bess Long 207 Summer Rest Road Wilmington, NC 28405 jlong207@bellsouth.net 916-264-2271 t 'i�. To: Robb Mairs, CAMA We are writing you to express our opposition to _Bailey and Assoc. Marina. We are very concerned about the proposed marina at the threshold to Summer Rest Road. Our neighborhood consists of approximately 70 homes and a city "Trail" that uses the Summer Rest Road as part of the trail. Everyone has to enter and exit the busy Hwy 74 /7 6 where there is no traffic light. by virtue of its close proximity to the Wrightsville Beach Draw Bridge. This is a heavily congested area. With Ill apartments and 15,000+ square feet of mixed use space soon to open at the Grand View Apartment Complex,. we hesitate to even imagine the congestion at this dangerous intersection. For the following reasons, we object to the proposed Bailey and Associates Marina which boarders this intersection: More congestion at the entrance to Summer Rest Road... The proposed marina has no parking. This intersection is already dangerous for traffic turning on to Summer Rest Road - The proposed marina is separately owned by Bailey and Associates and even though the same entity owns the Grand View apartments, there is almost no way to feasible oversee who the marina users will be. They could be guest who walk over, others who come by car or even other slip renters not part of Grand View. adding greatly to congestion, and all of this at the entrance to Summer Rest Road. Outside of the dredged Mott's Creek channel at the mouth to the AIWW, the creek itself is barely navigable. The 73' pier that is proposed would extend to a gazebo 201X141. At low tide this gazebo could be over what little water is left and in effect block water access for other users. 4. Three homes and one 6 slip community dock use the riparian Mott's Creek channel to access the AIWW. The proposed marina would narrow this small channel that boarders with an oyster rock island to the North and the proposed marina to the South with its 12 slips + untold numbers of wave runners, kayaks, and paddle boards and. potentially create much congestion to the point of dangerous. 5. The busy Wrightsville Beach Boat Ramp is just across the AIWW. Boats wait to load on their trailers by circling in front of the drawbridge. Larger boats wait for the drawbridge to open. This body of water in front of the proposed Marina is highly congested at present. This could be why the CAMA Permit which Bailey and Associates now holds permits only two boat slips! The permit specifically states that in permitting TWO Slips it included wave runners and canoes! We respectfully request that this proposed marina be turned down. James S & Bess S Long 207 Summer Rest Road Wilmington, NC 28405 jlong207@bellsouth.net 910-264-2271 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC MAR 1 8 2016 Coats, Heather From: Mairs, Robb L Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 1:12 PM To: Coats, Heather Subject:. FW: Bailey and Associates: Grand View Community Marina, Summer Rest Road. Fyi. From: John Blackwell [mailto:johnrdblackwell@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 8:09 AM To: Mairs, Robb L <robb.mairs@ncdehr.gov> Subject: Fwd: Bailey and Associates: Grand View Community Marina, Summer Rest Road. Robb, Can you meet with Jim Long and myself briefly in early April? Our position on the Bailey project on Summer Rest Road has not changed. Please see my revised comments below and consider this my formal submission. THX! Robb, Thank you for making time to sit down with Jim Long and myself today. Please accept this email as my formal comments on this project. I have commented on this project several times in the past as well...:. This is not your ordinary objection to a proposed application. This application to build 17 boat slips and 2 gazebo's in this tight/ highly traveled area is absolutely absurd. o The project is right on top of an active sewer line o The riparian rights lines aren't even drawn correctly o Those who use the public boat ramp are constantly circling near this project while they wait to take their boat out of water. o The fast Gazebo .blocks access to many who constantly bait fish on that creek o The traffic (boat. and car) in that area is already too heavy... o The project restricts our egress/regress to our slips at low tide when you consider the oyster bed. This project is clearly too big for this site and will not be received well by Wrightsville Beach, the DOT and the people that have used these waters recreationally for years. ** *Please see that whomever is in charge of making a final decision on this case personally visit this site. They will see immediately what'we are all concerned about. There are no positives embedded in this project at all.... It needs to be cut in half at a minimum. : Thank you for looking out for us all. John Blackwell, direct neighbor to the north,. SMITHMOORE LEATHERWOOD ATTORNFY5 AT LAW July 28, 2016 VIA FEDEX and E-MAIL: Karen.Higgins@ncdenr.gov Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor N.C. Dept of Environmental Quality - Water Quality 512 N. Salisbury St. 9th Floor, Suite 942d Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: CAMA Permit Application Submittal for Bailey & Associates, Inc. Client -Matter No. 05 01965 1.000001 Dear Ms. Higgins: 101 N. Third Street Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 With regard to the above -referenced matter, enclosed please find the following: 1. Letter to Braxton Davis, Doug Huggett and Robb Mairs of Division of Coastal Management responding to the Town of Wrightsville Beach's 3/28/16 letter; and, 2. Report of Charles D. Cazier, P.E. with one (1) 24"06" copy of Cross Section Profiles for Grand View Community Marina. If you require any additional information please let me know. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. Sincerely, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Matthew A. Nichols RECEIVED MAN/nc AUG 01 2016 Enclosures cc: Heather Coats - DCM Wilmington (via hand -delivery) DC M - M H D CITY Matthew A. Nichols I Direct: 910.815.7132 1 matt. nlchols@smithmoorelaw.com I www.smithmoorelaw.com ATLANTA I CHARLESTON I CHARLOTTE I GREENSBORO I GREENVILLE I RALEIGH I WILMINGTON SNA ITI ] MOOR:E LEATHERWOOD Al To r. .I I AI lAw July 28, 2016 VIA E-MAIL AND FIRST CLASS U.S. MAIL Mr. Braxton Davis, Director NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 braxton.davis@ncdenr.gov Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 doug.huggett@ncdenr.gov Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 robb.mairs@ncdenr.gov Re: Response to Town of Wrightsville Beach 3/28/16 Letter Applicant: Bailey and Associates, Inc. Grand View Community Marina 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC Client -Matter No. 05019651.000001 Dear Messrs. Davis, Huggett and Mairs: 101 N. Third Street Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 We represent Bailey and Associates, Inc. —the property owner and Applicant —with regard to the above -referenced matter. Please accept this letter as a response to the comments and objections raised by the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town") in a letter to you dated March 28, 2016, from Town Attorney John C. Wessell, III ("Town's Objection Letter"). RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Matthew A. Nichols I Direct: 910.815.7132 1 matt. n1 chols Qsmithmoorelaw.com I www.smithmoorelaw.com ATLANTA I CHARLESTON I CHARLOTTE I GREENSBORO I GREENVILLE I RALEIGH I WILMINGTON Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 2 1. Issues Raised by Town Regarding its Claimed "Easement" As to the Town's objections, we disagree with a number of legal assertions and conclusions in the Town's Objection Letter regarding the purported existence and scope of the Town's "easement." A. Following Requests for Supporting Documentation. the "Easement" Remains Unsupported By Fact or By Law More than 18 months ago, my client requested that the Town provide us with some basic information regarding the Town's claimed easement, to which the Town has never responded. Specifically, on November 14, 2014, we sent a formal public records request to the Town of Wrightsville Beach Town Manager with a copy to the Town Attorney. A copy of that public records request is attached to my client's CAMA application in this matter, and we have also attached a copy of that public records request as Exhibit "1" to this letter for ease of reference. In that public records request, we asked the Town to provide us with a copy of the recorded easement or the recording information from the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office for the Town's claimed easement (recorded Deed Book and Page Number). This basic information has never been provided to us by the Town. 1 To our knowledge, the Town has also not provided this information to NCDEQ-DCM ("DCM"), and no such information is contained in the Town's Objection Letter to DCM. Our independent search of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds records revealed that, to the best of our knowledge, the easement has not been recorded. We also asked the Town to provide us with any documents (memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents) that supplement, amend, modify or supersede the Town's claimed easement. Again, the Town did not respond. As to the actual easement claimed by the Town, the only document we have seen is an unrecorded photocopy of a document from 1982 entitled "Easement" which does not bear any original signatures. We would also note that no copy of this document was attached to the ' In fact, the Town has never responded to Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s November 14, 2014 public records request, which is not consistent with the requirements of North Carolina's Public Records statute, Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 3 Town's Objection Letter to DCM. For your reference, a copy of that "Easement" document is attached as Exhibit "A" to the public records that was sent to the Town on November 14, 2014. We take several issues with this easement document under North Carolina real estate law principles. First, as noted above, the easement document does not bear any original signatures or copies of original signatures. The Town's Objection Letter states: "The easement was approved by the Governor and the Council of State on May 4, 1982 and signed by the Governor on May 27, 1982." (Town's Objection Letter, p. 4). We have never seen such a document signed by the Governor, and the Town has produced no such document. Without an original signed copy of the easement, it is difficult to assure that this 30+ year old unrecorded document with unoriginal signatures is the final approved version of the purported easement. Accordingly, we think it is reasonable and prudent to request that the Town produce a copy of the original signed document, as this would be expected of any other party claiming an interest in real estate in North Carolina, and particularly where that party is objecting to a permit application. B. The Easement is Unrecorded and is Not a Valid Interest In Land Second, and more importantly, to the best of our knowledge, the easement is unrecorded. N.C. GEN. SrAT. § 47-27 mandates that the easement be recorded in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office in order to be binding upon third -parties, such as my client. N.C. GEN. STAT. § 47-27 states: All persons, firms, or corporations now owning or hereafter acquiring any deed or agreement for rights-of-wav and easements of any situated. Where such deeds and agreements may have been acquired, but no use has been made thereof, the person, firm, or corporation holding such instrument, or any assignment thereof, shall not be required to record them until within 90 days after the beginning of the use of the easements granted thereby. If after 90 days from the beginning of the easement granted by such deeds and agreements the person, firm, or corporation holding such deeds or agreements has not recorded the same in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the land affected is situated, RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- M�_.,'o C,,ry Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 4 then the grantor in the said deed or agreement may, after 10 days' notice in writing served and returned by the sheriff or other officer of the county upon the said person, firm, or corporation holding such lease or agreement, file a copy of the said lease or agreement for registration in the office of the register of deeds of the county where the original should have been recorded, but such copy of the lease or agreement shall have attached thereto the written notice above referred to, showing the service and return of the sheriff or other officer. The registration of such copy shall have the same force and effect as the original would have had if recorded: Provided, said copy shall be duly probated before being registered. Nothing in this section shall require the registration of the following classes of instruments or conveyances, to wit: (1) It shall not apply to any deed or instrument executed prior to January 1, 1910. (2) It shall not apply to any deed or instrument so defectively executed or witnessed that it cannot by law be admitted to probate or registration, provided that such deed or instrument was executed prior to the ratification of this section. (3) It shall not apply to decrees of a competent court awarding condemnation or confirming reports of commissioners, when such decrees are on record in such courts. (4) It shall not apply to local telephone companies, operating exclusively within the State, or to agreements about alleyways. The failure of electric companies or power companies operating exclusively within this State or electric membership corporations, organized pursuant to Chapter 291 of the Public Laws of 1935 [G.S. 117-6 through 117-27], to record any deeds or agreements for rights -of -way acquired subsequent to 1935, shall not constitute any violation of any criminal law of the State of North Carolina. No deed, agreement for right-of-way, or easement of any character RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 5 shall be valid as against any creditor or purchaser for a valuable consideration but from the registration thereof within the county where the land affected thereby lies. From and after July 1, 1959, the provisions of this section shall apply to require the Department of Transportation to record as herein provided any deeds of easement, or any other agreements granting or conveying an interest in land which are executed on or after July 1, 1959, in the same manner and to the same extent that individuals, firms or corporations are required to record such easements. N.C. GEN. STAT. § 47-27 (emphasis added). We are not aware of any provisions in the General Statutes exempting the Town from recording its purported easement, and the Town cites none. The burden is on the Town to establish the existence of its easement, particularly where the Town alleges that its rights are superior to my client's rights. As stated by the North Carolina Supreme Court more than a century ago, it is an "elementary principle of law that a party who claims to have acquired the title to property or any easement therein or right to put any burden thereon by presumption must establish his claim by showing the facts upon which it is based[.]" Barker v. Southern R.R. Co., 137 N.C. 214, 222, 49 S.E. 115, 118 (1904). In contrast, Bailey and Associates, Inc. has a 50-year nonexclusive easement from the State of North Carolina Department of Administration, State Property Office, over the subject riparian area for the existing dock facility, which was recorded on March 23, 2015, in Book 5875 at Page 2810 of the New Hanover County Registry, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "2". The Town has not proven the existence and validity of its easement, nor has the Town otherwise demonstrated that its rights are somehow superior to my client's rights. Contrary to the assertions in the Town's Objection Letter, an unrecorded easement does not provide the basis for the Town's assertion of rights superior to the rights of Bailey and Associates, Inc. the actual riparian landowner. We strongly disagree with the Town's unfounded assertion that "[tlhe applicant is proposing to work in a riparian area to which it has no rights" (Town's Objection Letter, p. 3). The Town's assertion that Bailey and Associates, Inc. has "no rights" in this riparian area is without merit. Furthermore, the Town bears the burden of establishing the validity of its claimed easement under North Carolina law, which it has failed to do. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Haggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 6 C. The "Easement" is Undefined, Unlocated, and Non -Exclusive Third, even if the Town's easement was properly executed, acknowledged, recorded, and indexed in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office, the Town's easement document does not state that the Town's easement is exclusive, and it does not specify its boundaries, width, or general dimensions. In the public records request, we asked the Town to provide us with any documents (memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents) related to the location, size, scope, length, width, depth and/or maintenance of the Town's claimed easement. The Town has not provided us with any information responsive to this request. To our knowledge, the Town has provided no such information to DCM, and none is contained in the Town's Objection Letter. We can only conclude that the Town has no such evidence to support its easement. Additionally, the Town's reliance on United States v. Seagate, Inc., 397 F. Supp. 1351 (E.D.N.0 1975), is misplaced. A copy of this case is attached as Exhibit 113" for your reference. The case involved a dispute over the construction of a residential subdivision on lands adjoining both sides of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Carteret County. The land at issue was subject, in whole or in part, to an easement reserved by the United States in 1957. As noted by the Court, the United States' easement rights are very broad. The Court stated: This easement gives the Government the right to use the burdened lands for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Intracoastal Waterway; the right to cut away and remove any part of the subject property in order to widen or otherwise improve the Waterway; the right to construct and maintain aids to navigation on these lands; the right to use these lands for the deposit of material dredged from the Waterway; and the right to enter upon and use the lands for other purposes needful in preserving and maintaining the Waterway. Id at 353. The United States Government sought an order declaring that the construction of residential dwellings and other permanent improvements on lands subject to the easement is inconsistent with the terms of the easement and an order enjoining the property owners from such construction. The Government also sought an order requiring the owners of three existing dwellings to remove those dwellings if notified that the land they occupy was needed in connection with operation, maintenance or enlargement of the Waterway. See id. Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 7 Unlike the present CAMA permitting matter, the easement in favor of the United States in Seagate "was contained in deeds which were duly recorded" when the United States sold its fee interest in this property in 1957. Id. at 1358. Additionally, unlike the present matter, in Seagate the Court specifically found that the terms of the easement were unambiguous. The Court stated: "There is nothing ambiguous about the nature or terms of the easement in question." Id. at 1360. In contrast, the location and scope of the Town's purported unrecorded/unsigned easement are ambiguous at best. The general dimensions in the Town's purported easement document, and particularly the width, are unspecified. It is also unclear where the Town's easement is located. This is also in complete contrast to the aforementioned recorded easement granted to Bailey and Associates, Inc. from the Department of Administration, which contains a precise description of the easement area. It should also be noted that the Court in Seagate did not rule that all construction should be stopped. Rather, the Court took a balancing approach, stating in part: 6. For these reasons the Court finds that the construction of permanent residences and their attendant utilities on both banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within the Sea Gate Subdivision would impair and abridge the rights reserved by plaintiff by easement in 1957. 7. However, the Court further finds that it would not be unreasonable at the present time to permit the construction of dwellings along the western side of the Waterway only. Limiting construction to the west bank only would minimize any interference with dredging operations by the Corps of Engineers, since dredging contractors would have free access to the large spoil disposal area located in the Sea Gate vicinity on the east side of the canal. Moreover, the exclusion of dwellings from the east bank would also allow reasonable provision for operations to widen the Waterway channel or to provide passing zones, should either action prove necessary in the future. Seagate, 397 F. Supp. at 1359 (emphasis added). RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Pennits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 8 Based upon the foregoing, and for the additional reasons stated herein, we strongly disagree with the Town's assertion that "[t]he applicant is infringing on the easement rights granted by the State of North Carolina to the Town for construction of the NEI." (Town's Objection Letter, p. 3). An unrecorded, unsigned easement document —which on its face is not exclusive and is missing important dimensional information --does not somehow confer rights upon the Town that are superior to all of Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s rights as the riparian owner and the current holder of a valid, recorded, nonexclusive easement from the N.C. Department of Administration, State Property Office. z Town's Concerns with NEI. Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s existing pier facility on this site, which was permitted by DCM, currently crosses the NEI line in two locations. The proposed dock facility does not call for any additional cross -points with the NEI line. There is no subaqueous construction or other modifications planned or required below the surface of the water at the points where the existing pier already crosses the NEI. We understand that within the past approximately two years, the riparian owner to the immediate north of and adjacent to Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s property applied for, was granted permission, and performed dredging in this general vicinity without incident pursuant to a CAMA permit. Furthermore, we understand that this dredging was permitted by DCM to a depth of -6.0 feet mlw, which is 2.0 feet more than the dredging depth contemplated by Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s current CAMA application. Did the Town object to that dredging near what, at that time, was an unlocated NEI? As to maintenance of the NEI, the Town has not stated with any real specificity how the proposed dock facility would prevent the Town from maintaining the NEI. The Town states: "The need to periodically maintain, repair or replace the sewer line will be made impossible by the existence of the pier and docks." (Town's Objection Letter, p.2 at 1.3) (emphasis added). It is unclear from the Town how the existing or proposed dock facility makes or will make such maintenance "impossible." According to statements made by Town Assistant Director of Public Works Steve Dellies to the Board of Aldermen at a Public Meeting on November 13, 2014, we understand that the pipe was reconditioned in 2007 all the way to Bradley Creek and that the interior is in good shape. The Town has not provided my client with a regular maintenance schedule for the NEI. Furthermore, the Town has not explained how the NEI line is inaccessible or cannot be adequately accessed from the north or south of my client's riparian area for maintenance purposes, either currently or with the addition of the proposed facility. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Pennits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 9 With regard to construction and operation of the proposed facility, please see the attached report from my client's engineer, Charles D. Cazier, P.E., with Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC, dated July 28, 2016. Also, does the State have any reports, studies or other information from the Town related to any contingency plans maintained by the Town regarding the NEI in this vicinity? 3. Other Issues Raised by Town. The Town also raises an issue with what it characterizes as the enlargement of structures and "the allowance of dredging in areas that are not within the applicant's riparian corridor." (Town's Objection Letter, p. 4). The Applicant respectfully contends that the Town's analysis is erroneous. N.C. Administrative Code 7H.0208(b)(6)(I) states in part: "The line of division of areas of riparian access shall be established by drawing a line along the channel or deep water in front of the properties, then drawing a line perpendicular to the line of the channel so that it intersects with the shore at the point the upland property line meets the water's edge." 15A NCAC 71-1.0208(b)(6)(I). The riparian line at the eastern end of the property was correctly drawn perpendicular to the AIWW channel so that it indeed intersects with the shore at the point the upland property line meets the water's edge (mhw). The existing permitted pier and docks support this point. The Applicant strongly disagrees with the Town's position. The Town also objects on the basis of N.C. Administrative Code 7H.0208(b)(5)(F). This objection is without merit. There are no leaseholders or owners of submerged land from which written consent must be obtained. Last, the Town has no standing or authority to enforce or interpret the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, and likewise, the Town has no standing or authority to raise purported objections on behalf of NCDOT, which to our knowledge the NCDOT is not raising. Conclusion Based upon the foregoing, we respectfully assert that the Town's legal objections are insufficient to deny Bailey and Associates, Inc.'s CAMA permit application. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the foregoing or if you require any additional information at this time. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Braxton Davis, Director Mr. Doug Huggett, Manager - Major Permits Mr. Robb Mairs, Field Officer NCDEQ-DCM July 28, 2016 Page 10 Sincerely, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Matthew A. Nichols MAN/nc Enclosures cc: Karen A. Higgins, Supervisor NCDEQ - Water Quality (via FedEx and e-mail: Karen.Higgins@ncdenr.gov) Heather Coats, NCDEQ-DCM, Wilmington (via hand -delivery) Jim Gregson, Regional Supervisor NCDEQ- Division of Water Resources (via e-mail: jim.gregson@ ncdenr.gov) John C. Wessell, III, Esq. Counsel for Town of Wrightsville Beach (via e-mail: jwessell@wessellraney.com) Steve Morrison Land Management Group, Inc. (via e-mail: Morrison@lmgroup.net) Charles D. Cazier, P.E. Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC (via e-mail: charlie@intracoastalengineering.com) Christopher W. Bailey President, Bailey and Associates, Inc. (via e-mail: cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz) SHANKLIN & NICHOLS, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 21 4 MARKET STREET POST OFFICE BOX 1347, WILMINGTOK NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1347 TELEPHONE (910) 762-9400 • TELEFAX (910) 251-1773 E-MAIL: SHANKLAW@EARTHLINK.NET KENNETH A. SHANKLIN• *60AR1 CERTIFIED$PECIAIJS IN REAL PROPERTY LAW -RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSACTIONS November 14, 2014 VIA EMAIL TO towens(a,towb.ore AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Tim Owens Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach P.O. Box 626 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Re: Bailey and Associates, Inc. FIRST PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Our File No. 2014060.2 Dear Mr. Owens: EXHIBIT C4 MATTHEW A. NICHOLS" * *ALSO ADMITTED IN NEW YORK Pursuant to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, we request on behalf of our client, Bailey and Associates, Inc., that the following public records and materials be available for our inspection at a reasonable and convenient time within the next twenty (20) calendar days at the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town") Offices: 1. A recorded copy of that document entitled "Easement' between the State of North Carolina and the Town dated May 27, 1982, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", or in lieu thereof, the recording information from the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office (Deed Book and Page Number) for that instrument (hereinafter referred to as the "Easement'). 2. Any instruments, memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents that supplement, amend, modify or supersede the above -referenced Easement. 3. Any memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents related to the location, size, scope, length, width, depth and/or maintenance of the above - referenced Easement. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Mr. Tim Owens Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach November 14, 2014 Page -2- Please consult with N.C. GEN. STAT. § 132-1 et. seq. regarding the scope and extent of the term "public records." We request the opportunity to copy any document or other responsive record either in written or electronic form for compliance with this public records request. If it is more convenient for you and the Town for us to make the copies ourselves or make arrangements for a third -party copy service to make the copies, please let us know and we will gladly arrange for the same. Also, we will gladly pay any reasonable administrative or copying charges associated with this request, and we ask that you please let us know in advance if there are any such charges associated with this public records request. With best regards, I remain Kennetn A. ananxun KAS/pcc Enclosure cc: John C. Wessell, III Town Attorney — via email and U.S. Mail Mr. Christopher W. Bailey RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ! E A S E M E N T COUNTY OF NFW MA14OVER i TIIIS EASEMENT, made and entered into this the d y dap of 1952, by and between the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, party of the first part, and the TOWN OF WRIGHTS- vrLLE BEACH, party of the second part; W 1 T N ES S E T H; THAT, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Ada ini ::tration has aul hori zed and approved execution of this instrument for the purposes herein set forth; and WHEREAS, Lhe exucufi.,n of this instrument for and ou Lehalf of the State of North Carolina has been duly approved Ly the Covernor and Counnil of state by resolution adopted aL a meeting held in the City tf Raleigh, North Carolina, on the 4th day of May, 1982; and W[IEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually agreed to the tema of this casement as hereinafter set forth, NOW, THF.RLPORE, in consideration of the sum of OIJE HUNDRED ($100.001 DOLLARS paid by the party of the second part to the party of the first part, the receipt- of which is hereby acknowledged, the party of the first part does hereby give, grant and convey to tho said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, the righL, privilege and easement to construct, install, improve, remove, replace, inspect, repair and maintain a sanitary sewer pipeline as follows. DECEIVED AUG 01 2016 MHD CITY A. Lanky Channel subaqueously for approximately 750 feet along the south _:ide of U. S. Highway 74 causeway and bridge. B. Hennans Crook on bent piles along the south side i of the U. S. Highway 74 causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately 126 fcct. C. AIWW subaqueously north of the U. S. 74-76 High- way causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately 800 t� .t. D. L'radlev Creek subaqueously near the U. S. 74-76 Highway causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately H00 feet. ' The purpose of the easement is to provide the Town of Wrightsville Beach with a connection to the Northeast I 7nLercoptor Greater Wilmington Area 20L Facilities Plan. See altarhr•d drawiny_:••ntitled "Sanitary Sewer Improvements force Nain, Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina". It is understood and agreed that this conveyance iS made subiLct to the condition thaL the party of the second hart shall properly obtain all necessary permits required by i • State and Federal. law. Failure to obtain such permits in I a rimely manner ::hall be deemed an abandonment of said easement; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid rights, privileges, and easement unto the said party of the second part, its SucceSaor.. and assigns, [or as long as said pipeline is utilized by the party of the second part, its Successors and assigne., for the purposes set forth herein, and no longer. I}J TESTIMONY SJ}IERLOF, the State of North Carolina has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by JAMES i 13. HUNT, JR., Governor, attested by THAD EURE, Secretary of State, and the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina hereto• affixed, by virtue of the power and authority aforesaid, as of the day and year first above written. ATTEST: _ rr¢-tax} of State APPROVED AS TO FORM: RUFUS L. EDMISTEN Attorney General .'n- AaSistant Attorney cc-..ncral I STATE OF NORTIJ CAROLINA DY / mil. - f J % Governor2 -'_`-- A a I 1 RIECEIVED !AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY I 1 SIAT7. OF NORTH CAROLINA i NIIHT V OF WAKE i 1 I, DEBORAH ANN CANDLER, a Notary Public In and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify chat JAMES B. HUNT, JR., Governor of the State of North Carolina, and THAD EVU, Secretary of State of Borth Carolina, personally came before me this day and being by me duly sworn says each for hl.mself that he knows the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the Great Seal of the State; that SA.NES B. HUNT, JR., Governor of said State, and MAD SURE, Secretary of State, subscribed their names [hereto, all by virtue of a resolution of the ! Council of Scale; and that said instrument is the a<t and deed of the State 1' 11 of North Carolina. ICI 1N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, pppJ rhla the i,27 _ day of i II Notary Public I Hy Commission Expires: I I +II I RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY L-v R ) s KENNANS' r 74 •S.CREEK 14 FORCE MAIN PEIt }:L 11 PILE PCN.G i ALHVL EL. 2.0 1 +1\ AA RELE _ M.LlK EL-IB MANHOLE SEE SITE a B t SP CINGI Id C-C. PILE BENT DEW ENT P LA N PROFILE KENNANS CREEK CROSSING I". o'v t•[riii-oi uew.iiw:a eve"n.uew �� "�-�— oauwL Ar wrt enuL . Iceo eu.roa I nt . T:W ort36Yt AS I. cuxwnOwS >NL IL SITE /.' CIg551t.tl. SN BAQLIEOUS R� l 14` FORCE MAIN 7 RC. W!LOLIFE BOAT RAMP E -E.—_ I _. __--ANCIIOIi BI.00It -s _• G .. _ E L •1'1° BEND )I of /J 1 ANCHOR BLOCK 5'a BiNOtl I I ---- — I U.5 %•1 e, iIF. DE Tf7ASK'MEM. BRIDGE -LAW ..i.WAK CROSSING M M 1V. EL 0 r,Prnox. cvr. 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PILE BENT SPOIL DISPOSAL* SILT tiETENTWN ARLAS LOCATED A- SHOWN, —Cf.01 INTE HCVI ri-r— 'iVf:W %'.'!I 01SLN 5 Sheet 'Aoi RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY ..... ....... cRr. vi fm? i oc� t� 13 PROLFILL bk)/�OLFY CIZEEIS CROSSNQ Si -T",/r )iCAL pi LE P-;,ENI- .. ....... , �—lj ,, .1, Q ;. " .a. u, SHEET -4L-- RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY SITE - A SANI(S CHANNEL SUBAOUEOUS CROSSINIT TECHNICAL DATA, LENNTH OF SUO40UEOuS CROSS 120. T:0 LINEPIPE LICEB CLASS; W-C.IP, BALL. JOINTEXCAVATION:TYPE .MATERIALS: PRIMARILY SANG 6 SHELL'METHOD OF EXCAVATION+ CLCMSHELI.DEPTH. OF EXCAVATION: Ye fM:lul CHANNEL) AVEHAGEFOR REMAINOF CROSSINGVOLUME OF MATERIAL: 800 CU,OS2SPOIL DISPOSAL: STOCK PILE UNDERWATERADJACENT TO THENCH F,AEXCAVATION USE AS OACNFI N. AFTER PIPELINE 13 INSTALLED S FA. 140474 u IfIV 1.80 ANCHOR BLOCK PROFILE (, Ta10 V[Pi, OGFx Z.T n000 X ANM [NANNEL t _ EAs - US HWY No. 74--- — 14' FORCE MAIN vI PLAN 0 ♦ �� 4 OR BLOCK 47+ 73 2 c W U O 4 l 2 M H.W. 2.0 EXIST. BULKHEAD M.S.L. ANCHOR BLOCK M.L�.V.^1.9 rINY. -2.70 IAXIST BI /_I, rl4"FORCE MAVI , �( ilL'Y:tl'/ : yf EXCAVATED MATERIALOW fl'�yf 014SIDE EXC4V4T10N. 9�ff USE TO SACKFILL TRENCH, / EXIST BOTTOM -ELEV. VARIABLE DATUM: SEA LEVEL EL-15.03 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ____- 3 SFr' FORCE MAIN E.P.A. PROJECT No. C-370565-01 I4"FORCE MAIN TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH �INV.-182 NORTH CAROLINA NOT_L, SECTION A-�:ti: Ac"" VOx O[a4Y x Aa O "E" CA.MT,". EXY W[(M B...xx E Ka, roLUlHciox, N C. TR EBCHIN4 NETHOO ALSO APPLICABLE TO SITE 'C' • A I W W SHEET 1 OF BT RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY EXHIBIT I, C�2— �,. Prepared by State Property Office, NC Department of Administration 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1321 SPO File No.: 065-BX / DOJ File No.: PC-14-00228 Return to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 14UIII IIII IUIIIIIII ICI Ulu IIIII Iilll IIUI IIIII IIII IIII 2015007733 SFOR 7pMMYY THEUON REEAKEY DF DEED' NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC 2615023PS821R 8K•5875 PG 2810-2817 FEE $26 CO INSTRUMENT # 29JJNIM EASEMENT THIS EASEMENT ("Easement"), made and entered into as of the date set forth in the notary acknowledgment below, by and between the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, a body politic and corporate, ("Grantor") and BAILEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC, a North Carolina corporation ("Grantee"), P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, NC 28451 WITNESSETH. THAT, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Administration, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §146-12, has authorized and approved the execution of this instrument for the purposes herein expressed. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the public interest in promoting citizen access to navigable waters and for good and valuable consideration, Grantor does hereby grant unto Grantee, their heirs and assigns, an easement located in the Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina, as more particularly described on Exhibit A and Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Easement Area"). The terms and conditions on and for which this Easement is granted are as follows. I. This Easement is appurtenant to and runs with the adjacent riparian or littoral property as described in Book 5031, Page 1350, New Hanover County Registry (the "Adjacent Property"). RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY 2. Grantee shall not exclude or prevent the general public from exercising public trust rights, including commercial and recreational fishing, shell fishing, seine netting, pound netting, and other fishing rights in navigable waters within the Easement Area. 3. This Easement confers upon Grantee no additional rights to interfere with the approval, issuance, or renewal of shellfish or water column leases or to interfere with the use or cultivation of existing shellfish leases, water column leases, or shellfish franchises 4. This Easement is subject to all rights conferred in previous conveyances by Grantor in and to the Easement Area 5. This Easement is granted for a term of fifty (50) years beginning on the 18th day of February, 2015, and terminating on the 17th day of February, 2065, unless earlier revoked. 6. Subject to compliance with North Carolina General Statute §146-120), this Easement is eligible for renewal for one (1) additional fifty (50) year term. 7. This Easement covers those structures allowed by CAMA Permit Number 84-01 (the "Permuted Structures"). The Permitted Structures shall be used for the following purposes: providing reasonable access for all vessels traditionally used in the main watercourse area to the Atlantice Intracoastal Waterway; mooring of vessels at or adjacent to certain areas of the Permitted Structures and enhancing or improving the value of the Adjacent Property. All terms and conditions of CAMA Permit Number 84-01 are hereby incorporated in this Easement and made a part hereof 8. Subject to compliance with Article 7, Chapter 113A of the North Carolina General Statutes, Grantee shall have the right to repair, rebuild or restore the Permitted Structures located upon the Easement Area. 9. The exercise of the rights under this Easement shall be contingent upon Grantee obtaining all necessary permits and authorizations and complying with all federal, state, municipal and other laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the Easement Area. Grantee shall not make or permit any unlawful use of the Easement Area 10. As set forth to the calculation below, the riparian credit exceeds the footprint of the Permitted Structures; therefore, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §146-12(h), no easement purchase payment is owed The easement purchase payment, if any, has been calculated based upon the following information 1. Footprint of Permitted Structures: 4,267 square feet. 2 Riparian shoreline: 420.00 linear feet 3. Riparian credit 22,692 square feet. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY 11. Grantee shall not exercise any rights granted herein in any areas outside the Easement Area without first obtaining a written modification of this Easement in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §146-12(k). 12 Upon transfer of title of the Adjacent Property during the term of this Easement or any renewal thereof, the easement rights granted herein shall be transferred automatically to the subsequent owner of the Adjacent Property, subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth. In the event the subsequent owner of the Adjacent Property (1) gives written notification to the State Property Office, pursuant to Paragraph 15 herein, within twelve (12) months of the date of transfer of title of the Adjacent Property accompanied by a copy of the instrument of transfer, and (2) remits the easement purchase payment as provided in North Carolina General Statute §146-12(0, such subsequent owner shall be entitled to receive an easement document transferring to such owner the easement rights granted herein for the remainder of the unexpired easement term. Failure to comply with North Carolina General Statute §146-12(Q shall result in termination of this Easement. 13. It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties hereto that if Grantee shall neglect to do and perform any matter or thing herein agreed to be done and performed by him, and shall remain in default thereof for a period of sixty (60) days after written notice from Grantor to Grantee calling attention to such default, Grantor, with the approval of the Governor and Council of State, may declare this Easement revoked Said notice shall be given by certified mail to Grantee at the address set forth in Paragraph 15(a) of this Easement Revocation of this Easement shall entitle Grantee to seek administrative review in accordance with the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. 14 Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit Grantee from granting other persons rights of use of portions of the Permitted Structures on the Easement Area for periods not to exceed the term of this Easement. All rights so granted shall automatically terminate upon expiration or revocation of this Easement. 15. a All notices herein provided to be given, or which may be given, by either party to the other, shall be deemed to have been fully given when made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, certified and postage prepaid and addressed as follows. Grantor- Director/Deputy Director -State Property Office 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1321 Grantee Bailey and Associates, Inc. PO Box 400 Jacksonville, North Carolina 28541 RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY', Nothing herein contained shall preclude the giving of such notice by personal service. The address to which notices shall be mailed as aforesaid to either party may be changed by written notice b. In the event title to the Adjacent Property is transferred subsequent to the date of this Easement, Grantee agrees to give written notification to Grantor by certified mail at the above address withm twelve (12) months of the date of such transfer of title. Such notification shall include. (1) A copy of the title transfer document (2) The name(s) of the subsequent owner(s) of the Adjacent Property. (3) The mailing address(es) of such subsequent owner(s). 16. This Easement shall become effective only upon recordation in the Office of Register of Deeds for New Hanover County. Grantee shall mail a copy of the recorded Easement to Grantor at the address set forth in Paragraph 15(a). 17. Failure by Grantor to require strict compliance with any term or condition of this Easement shall not be construed as a waiver of Grantor's right to enforce compliance with such term or condition or any other term or condition contained herein. 18, Grantee, by acceptance of this Easement, agrees to comply with and be bound by all terms and conditions set forth herein REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RECEIVED AUG 01 Z016 DCM- MHD CITY IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by the undersigned as of the date set forth in the notary acknowledgement below. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA By: North Carolina Department of Administration By L� SpejDs Fleggas, 9ft Deputy Secretary, North Carolina Department of Administration, acting Director of the State Property Office STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WAKE I, 06r rrr) 8. Pm4 , a Notary Public for the County of .n k rn ,+e, , North Carolina, do hereby certify that Speros Fleggas personally came before me this day and acknowledged the due execution by him of the foregoing instrument as Senior Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Administration, acting Director of the State Property Office, for the purposes therein expressed IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, this the _ day of February, 2015. Notary Public My Commission Expires: ; r A �GBLIG ECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY EXHIBIT A Description of Easement Area Those certain tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows - Commencing at an existing mag nail at the centerline intersection of U.S. Hwy 74 with N.C.S.R. 1417 (Summer Rest Road); thence along the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1417, north 56 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds east 260.53 feet to an existing survey spike in the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1417 and in the center of a bridge; thence leaving said intersection, south 29 degrees 55 minutes 14 seconds west 64.37 feet to a point on the southern right-of-way line of N.C.S.R. 1417, said point being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF A 10' PIER EASEMENT; thence from the above described point of beginning and leaving said right-of-way line, south 74 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds east 15 36 feet to a point; south 64 degrees 29 minutes 14 seconds east 55.94 feet to a point; thence south 51 degrees 10 minutes 05 seconds east 144.58 feet to a point, thence south 51 degrees 10 minutes 57 seconds east 181.38 feet to a point; thence south 48 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds east 190.04 feet to a point, thence south 51 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds east 75.70 feet to a point; thence south 47 degrees 51 minutes 16 seconds east 4.89 feet to a point, thence north 44 degrees 59 minutes 36 seconds east 62 04 feet to a point; thence south 45 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds east 10.00 feet to a point; thence south 44 degrees 59 mmutes 36 seconds west 71.55 feet to a point; thence north 47 degrees 51 minutes 16 seconds west 14.06 feet to a point, thence north 51 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds west 75.63 feet to a point; thence north 48 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds west 190.09 feet to a point, thence north 51 degrees 10 minutes 57 seconds west 181.18 feet to a point, thence north 51 degrees 10 minutes 05 seconds west 143.42 feet to a point; thence north 64 degrees 29 minutes 14 seconds west 53.86 feet to a point; thence north 74 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds west 23.18 feet to a point on the southern right-of-way line on N C S.R. 1417; thence along said right-of-way line, north 56 degrees 12 minutes 34 seconds east 13 28 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, being shown on a survey prepared by Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying, P.0 , dated August 25, 2008 (last revised February 5, 2015), captioned "PIER AS -BUILT SURVEY FOR: BAILEY & ASSOCIATES, INC.' attached hereto as Exhibit B, and reference to which survey being hereby made for a more particular description. The above described 10' pier easement crosses that property recorded in Deed Book 5031 page 1350 and extends beyond this deeded property and into the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 1t is the intention of the above easement description to surround the existing pier as actually surveyed in August 2008 and for the margins of this easement to be located 5 feet on each side of and parallel to the center of the existing pier and to extend 5 feet beyond the end of the pier. The above description was prepared by Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying, P.0 from an actual pier location on August 25, 2008. The actual margins of this easement have not been surveyed All courses are correct in their angular relationship to North per Map Book 24 page 22 of the New Hanover County Registry. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY /1N /•• / - - - - - _ W s v N TQ Lu Lu gym¢ mn�w1 �enu¢ rorom BI..Q' [VfTp[d MU11 BI(OZ VFA A4-BAIT $R�EY R ,� .m aucsr r wssror✓wr>:s: ins ■■ �: v� '�� MwAei1 Rb. K7 nYOQ CM1Y �i �,� � r •L� r Fc �V [ F[41I1[FIFI�1 C r k n 1 i v.01 c HOT A CERTIFIED SURVEY AND I AS NOT nUN P. " T"F» BY A LOCAL GOVFRN.IEN7 AGL` ,7Y FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APFLI( vlil k LAND DEVELOPMENT RFGULAnONS J I /'1g11cHF0� TAMMY THEUSCH BEASLEY REGISTER OF DEEDS, NEW HANOVER 216 NORTH SECOND STREET WILMINGTON, NC 28401 ttttt•r»xextttttttxxttttttrttxattxt rttttatxartrttttxtxxrtttttxtrtttatttttttttttaaata aaxaataa rtttatxt.xraa.rxrtxttxxt•as Filed For Registration: Book. Document No: Recorder: 03/23/2015 04:38:21 PM RE 5875 Page: 2810-2817 2015007733 8 PGS $26.00 JOHNSON,CAROLYN State of North Carolina, County of New Hanover RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY PLEASE RETAIN YELLOW TRAILER PAGE WITH ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. *2015007733* 2015007733 U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) EXHIBIT 397 F.Supp.1351 United States District Court, E.D. North Carolina, New Bern Division. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, V. SEA GATE, INC., et al., Defendants. No. 74-20-CIV-4. I July 21,1975• United States brought suit seeking an order declaring that the construction of residential dwellings, their attendant utilities, and other permanent improvements on lands adjoining the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway was inconsistent with the terms of the easement reserved by the Government for the occupation and use of adjoining lands in connection with the operation, maintenance or enlargement of the Waterway. The District Court, Larkins, J., held that (1) construction of permanent residences and their attendant utilities on both banks of the Waterway within defendants' subdivision would impair and abridge the rights reserved by the Government, but it would not be unreasonable at the present time to permit the construction of dwellings along the western side of the Waterway only, (2) the United States was not estopped from maintaining the action by any course of conduct followed since 1972 by officers of the Corps of Engineers with respect to the development, (3) the failure of the United States to prevent the construction of other improvements on easement lands elsewhere along the right-of-way did not estop it from attempting to prevent the infringement of its rights in the instant case, and (4) the Government could not be estopped by representations made prior to the sale of the property in 1967 concerning uses to which the property could be put. Judgment for United States. Attorneys and Law Firms *1353 Thomas P. McNamara, U.S. Atty., Raleigh, N.C. by Bruce H. Johnson, Asst. U.S. Atty., Chief, Land & Natural Resources Section, Charles N. Estes, Ally., Land and Natural Resources Div., U.S. Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C., for plaintiff. Herman Wolff, Jr., Andrew S. Martin, of Wolff, Harrell & Mann, Raleigh, N.C., William W. Staton, of Pittman, Staton & Betts, Sanford, N.C., for defendants. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Opinion LARKINS, District Judge. This action was filed on April 19, 1974, by the plaintiff, the United States of America, and jurisdiction is based on 28 U.S.C. § 1345. The controversy centers around the construction of a residential subdivision on lands adjoining both sides of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Carteret County, North Carolina. The defendant Sea Gate, Inc., is the developer of this residential community, which is called 'Sea Gate Subdivision.' The remaining defendants own lots within the subdivision. The lands owned by the individual defendants and upon which Sea Gate Subdivision is being constructed are subject, in whole or in part, to an easement reserved by the United States in 1957. This easement gives the Government the right to use the burdened lands for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Intracoastal Waterway; the right to cut away and remove any part of the subject property in order to widen or otherwise improve the Waterway; the right to construct and maintain aids to navigation on these lands; the right to use these lands for the deposit of material dredged from the Waterway; and the right to enter upon and use the lands for other purposes needful in preserving and maintaining the Waterway. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring that the construction of residential dwellings, their attendant utilities and other permanent improvements on lands subject to its easement is inconsistent with the terms thereof and seeks an order enjoining defendants from such construction. Plaintiff seeks a further order requiring the owners of three existing dwellings to remove same if notified that the land they occupy is needed by plaintiff in connection with operation, maintenance or enlargement of the Waterway. This matter was heard before the Court without a jury on July 1-3, 1975. The Court having considered the evidence RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) presented and the briefs filed by the parties makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in controversy is a land cut connecting the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound with Beaufort Inlet and the harbor at Morehead City. Congress *1354 authorized the improvement and construction of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Pamlico Sound to Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, in 1907 and further authorized the Secretary of War to enter into such contracts as might be necessary for the completion of the project. 34 Stat. 1083. In 1912, Congress authorized the Secretary to contract with the Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal Co. for the purchase of the already existing Adams Creek Canal (hereinafter `Core Creek Land Cut') through this area, along with certain appurtentant lands belonging to that company. 2. These original lands, which amounted to approximately 583.28 acres, were held by the United States in fee. The lands formed a strip approximately 800 feet in width through which this segment of the Waterway was constructed. 3. By condemnation in 1947, the United States acquired fee simple title to several other adjacent tracts to be used for purposes related to the construction, operation, maintenance, improvement, and enlargement of the Waterway. One such tract, which is approximately 1,500 feet deep and 13,800 feet in length, is located adjacent to the eastern boundary of the original right-of-way lands in the area in question. 4. In 1955, these lands along both sides of the Waterway in Carteret County, North Carolina, along with lands similarly situated along other portions of the Waterway in North Carolina, were reported to the General Services Administration as being excess to the needs of the United States Government. After screening by various federal agencies in an effort to determine whether these lands could be used for other purposes, it was determined that the fee interest should be sold to private purchasers subject to the easement quoted below, with title to be given by quitclaim deed at an auction sale, Sale of the original right- of-way lands was held in Morehead City, North Corolina, on August 1, 1957. 5. Richard Wright was the successful bidder and purchaser of a portion of the 800-foot wide right-of-way lands lying in Carteret County. The fee interest in these lands was conveyed by the United States of America to Wright in 1957 by quitclaim deed. Contained in the deed was a reservation in the following language, to wit: ... there is reserved to the Government and its assigns the perpetual right and easement to maintain the said Intracoastal Waterway and to enter upon, dig or cut away, and remove any or all the hereinbefore described tract of land as may be required at any time in the prosecution of the aforesaid work of improvement, or any enlargement thereof, and maintain the portions so cut away and removed as a part of the navigable waters of the United States; and the further right to maintain aids to navigation presently established by the United States on the land herein described with the rights of ingress and egress thereto; and the further perpetual right and easement to enter upon, occupy and use any portion of said tract of land, not so cut away and converted into public navigable waters as aforesaid, for the deposit of dredged material, and for placement thereon of such aids to navigation deemed necessary by the Government, and for such other purposes as may be needful in the preservation and maintenance of said work of improvement; provided, however, that the party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, shall enjoy all rights and privileges in said tract of land as may be used and enjoyed without interfering with or abridging the exceptions and reservations herein contained. The deed from the United States to Wright containing this language was duly recorded. *1355 6. Sale of the 800-foot wide right-of-way lands was conducted for the General Services Administration by J. L. Todd Auction Company. Circulars and newspaper advertisements which were distributed prior to this sale indicated that recreational developments such as 'commercial marinas, lodges and fishing installations' were permissible on the subject property. However, there was no evidence that such circulars and advertisements were issued with the authority of the United States. The auction sale agreement between the United States and the Todd Company expressly provided that the property was to be sold subject to the easement quoted above. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) 7. The tracts adjacent to the right-of-way lands which had been acquired in 1947, were subsequently sole to other purchasers, subject to the same easement. 8. The approximate location of the property subject to the easement quoted above insofar as relevant here is shown with a solid line on the map attached to these findings as Exhibit A. 9. The 800-foot wide right-of-way land was subsequently conveyed by Wright and ultimately acquired by Charles M. Reeves, Jr., a defendant herein, in 1972. Reeves subsequently formed Sea Gate, Inc., the corporate defendant herein, to retain ownership. 10. Prior to purchase of this right-of-way land, Reeves had both actual and record notice that the property was subject to the easement quoted above. Before purchase of this property, neither Reeves nor any other officer or agent of Sea Gate, Inc., had knowledge of any representations concerning its possible development made prior to the auction sale in 1957. At the time Reeves purchased the property subject to the Government's easement in 1972, it was not occupied by any substantial permanent structures. 11. In 1972, Sea Gate, Inc., began the development of 'Sea Gate Subdivision' with a plan partially to subdivide the right-of-way lands, together with certain adjacent properties not subject to the Government's easement, into single family residential lots with certain amenities, such as a small -boat marina, clubhouse and swimming facilities and park and playground areas. With the exception of a portion of the park and playground areas and the access channel to the Marina, the amenities described are not located within the Government's easement. The boundaries of the Sea Gate Subdivision are shown on Exhibit 'A' in a dashed line. 12. Sea Gate Subdivision consists of over 700 individual lots, 243 of which are waterfront lots which are located in whole or in part within the 800-foot wide right-of- way easement retained in 1957. These waterfront lots are subject to restrictive covenants which limit their use to sites for permanent homes with a minimum interior floor space of 1,000 square feet. The President of Sea Gate, Inc. testified that a house of this size would cost at least $22,000 to construct at prevailing prices. Use of these waterfront lots for house trailers is expressly forbidden by the covenants. 13. The Sea Gate waterfront lots are located along both banks of the Waterway for a distance of approximately three miles. The average width of these lots in 120 feet and they range in depth from 90 feet to 265 feet. 14. At the time of trial only three houses had actually been constructed within the waterfront lots. 15. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which has its District office for eastern North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina. 16. Plans for the development of the Sea Gate Subdivision first came to *1356 the attention of the Corps of Engineers in August of 1972. At that time representatives from Sea Gate,- Inc., made preliminary inquiries at the Wilmington District concerning the application procedures necessary to acquire a permit from the Corps to connect a small -boat marina, to be located on the west side of the Waterway behind the Government's easement lands, with the Waterway. A formal application for such a permit was filed with the District on October 13, 1972. 17. At a meeting held in January, 1973 representatives of Sea Gate, Inc., were informed that the Corps of Engineers was concerned that the development proposed the construction of numerous dwellings along the Waterway on lands subject to the Government's easement. The Sea Gate representatives were informed that the Charleston District Office of the Corps had recommended that litigation be commenced to remove a trailer park from easement lands in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, area and that a uniform policy concerning the location of structures within the Waterway easement was being formulated at higher levels in the Corps. 18. In a latter dated April 18,1973 directed to the President of Sea Gate, Inc., Mr. David C. Reeves, the Wilmington District Engineer advised Mr. Reeves that he had been advised by higher authority that 'it would be incompatible with the Government's interest to support in any way your development plans which include encroachment onto lands subject to our easements along the AIWW.' Mr. Reeves was informed that because the Sea Gate development involved the construction of permanent improvements on easement lands, Sea Gate's request for a marina permit could not be granted by the District Office but would have to be referred to the Office of the Chief of Engineers. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) 19. By letter dated October 15, 1973, the District Engineer advised Mr. David Reeves that the request for a marina permit was denied on the grounds that granting the permit would be inconsistent with the Corps' policy of opposing permanent construction within the Waterway easement. 20. The Corps of Engineers is currently authorized to maintain this portion of the Waterway to a 12-foot depth, a 90-foot bottom width, and 1 to 3 side slopes. 21. Evidence indicates that the total width of this segment of the Waterway when first constructed to the present 12-foot depth in 1922 varied between 150 and 250 feet. At present the Waterway width between banks varies between 300 and 400 feet. The difference represents erosion of the Waterway banks which has taken place over this period. Soils in this area are sandy and quite susceptible to erosion. 22. Mr. William Sanderson, Chief of the Operations Division of the Corps' District Office, testified that dredging on nearly an annual basis has been required to maintain the channel of the Waterway in the Core Creek Land Cut to its authorized dimensions. On the average,100,000 cubic yards of material has annually been removed from the segment of the Waterway in the vicinity of Sea Gate. 23. In the past it was the practice of the Corps of Engineers to permit contractors performing the maintenance dredging to discharge the material directly onto the toe of the Waterway banks at the water's edge. The evidence indicates that this practice had a stabilizing effect on bank erosion. However, in 1973 the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife of the United States Department of the Interior strongly recommended that this practice be abandoned for environmental reasons and that the spoil be pumped instead into diked areas located on the high ground adjacent to the Waterway. The purpose is to minimize the turbidity which is *1357 caused by sidecast dredging and which has an adverse environmental impact on fish in the area. Starting with the annual maintenance dredging operations in the summer of 1974, it has been necessary to utilize diked disposal areas located on the Government's easement lands. The material is pumped into dreged areas, the sand and silt are permitted to settle and then clear water is allowed to run back into the Waterway. In 1974 approximately 186,000 cubic yards of material were removed from the Waterway in the vicinity of Sea Gate and placed in two disposal areas on easement land on the east bank of the canal. 24. Mr. Sanderson testified that in general it is more convenient and less expensive to locate spoil disposal areas relatively near the Waterway banks and as close as possible to the segment of the canal to be dredged. Because its depth permits disposal sites of adequate dimensions to be laid out, the large rectangular easement area on the Waterway's east bank, and adjacent portions of the right- of-way lands, are well situated for the placement of spoil dredged from the canal in the Sea Gate vicinity. This large tract is not part of the Sea Gate property, as indicated on Exhibit A. In contrast, the narrow strips of right-of- way land on the west bank— and on both banks where the Government has only its 800-foot right-of-way— are less desirable for spoil placements, but could be used if necessary. These narrow strips might be used for spoil disposal if dredging were necessary at a point in the canal some distance from a larger disposal tract. 25. Testimony further indicated that the large rectangular tract on the east bank and adjoining right-of-way land could accommodate the spoil expected to be removed from this segment of the Waterway for many years into the future. 26. Mr. Sanderson's testimony further indicates, however, that the presence of numerous dwellings along the east bank of the Waterway in the vicinity of spoil disposal areas would greatly complicate the process of dredging and spoil disposal and create a substantial safety hazard, even if the lands occupied by houses were not themselves required for spoil placement. Among the dangers cited as associated with the dredging and disposal process were the operation of heavy machinery, the possibility of pipes bursting from the heavy pressures involved in pumping spoil, the danger of retention dikes giving way, and the danger of children getting into disposal areas themselves, It is clear that substantially greater precautions would have to be employed in conducting these operations in the vicinity of dwellings and that the necessity of such precautions would add significantly to the Government's expense in maintaining the Waterway. 27. Should houses be constructed in areas actually required for spoil disposal, the removal of such houses would greatly complicate the Government's dredging operations. Testimony also indicated that the r eppeAf'��D houses near the Waterway banks would AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) difficult to use the banks as staging areas for dredging and for securing the anchors used to pull the dredges from side to side across the canal. 28. Figures kept by the Corps of Engineers indicate traffic on this segment of the Waterway has recently increased significantly. However, it appears unlikely that the navigation channel of the Core Creek Land Cut will need to be widened beyond its existing bottom width within the next 20 years. Testimony did indicate that limited widening to provide passing zones might well be considered at a sooner time. Since the three-mile waterfront of the Sea Gate development is located near the center of the seven -mile long land cut, it was suggested that a passing zone might well be constructed within the Sea Gate area. *1358 29. Should numerous dwellings be constructed along both banks of the Waterway within the three- mile reach of Sea Gate Subdivision, problems similar to those expected in dredging in a densely populated area would be encountered. Where necessary, removal of such houses would complicate any widening operation and the presence of houses along the banks would rule out their use as staging areas. Removal and disposal of the spoil involved in such an operation would pose the same hazards discussed above in connection with regular maintenance dredging. 30. The difficulties which can be anticipated in conducting either normal maintenance dredging or operations to widen the Waterway channel should dwellings be constructed on all Sea Gate waterfront lots, could be mitigated by the following measures: (a) permitting the construction of houses solely on lots located on the western bank of the Waterway; and (b) requiring any houses constructed on said western bank to be set back from the top of the existing bank a minimum of forty feet. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 111 1. The easement in favor of the United States, plaintiff herein, is binding on all the defendants joined in this proceeding to the extent that their property falls within its bounds. The easement was contained in deeds which were duly recorded when the United States sold its fee interest in this property in 1957, and the parties have stipulated that the principals of Sea Gate, Inc., had actual knowledge of the existence and terms of the easement before their purchase of the subject property and that all individual lot owners were advised of its existence and terms in the H.U.D. Property Report on this development. 2. The terms of the easement in question are unambiguous and give the United States the right to maintain the Intracoastal Waterway; to 'dig, cut away and remove' the land if needed in order to enlarge the canal; to enter upon and use any part of the land for the disposal of material dredged from the Waterway; and to enter upon and use the land for the placement of navigation aids and for 'such other purposes as may be needful in the preservation and maintenance' of the Waterway. In the face of an easement giving the United States rights of such magnitude, defendants cannot complaint should their property be used by the Government for the purposes enumerated at some future time. Should permanent improvements be constructed on land subject to the Government's easement, the owners cannot complain should use of the easement rights require the alteration or destruction of such improvements. 121 131 3. The owner of an estate subject to an easement cannot use the fee in a fashion that obstructs or materially impairs the easement holder's use and enjoyment of his right under the easement. Any activity by the fee owner which would result in increased cost or inconvenience to the easement holder in exercise of his rights or which would created a safety hazard should those rights be exercised amounts to a material impairment of the easement interest. In Carolina Power and Light Co. v. Bowman, 229 N.C. 682, 51 S.E.2d 191 (1949), an electric utility was granted a mandatory injunction requiring the removal of a theater from lands subject to a right-of-way easement for its power lines. The building did not actually touch the lines nor make servicing them impossible. However, the court granted an injunction because of the safety hazard created and because servicing the liens was made more difficult and costly by the presence of the building. See also, Collins v. Alabama Power Co., 214 Ala. 643, 108 So. 868 (1926); Arkansas -Louisiana Gas Co. v. Cutrer, 30 So.2d 864 (La.App.1957). *1359 141 4. An injunction is the proper remedy to prevent interference of this type by the fee owner with the easement holders property rights. Carolina Power Co. v. Bowman, supra; see also 25 Am.Jur.2d, Easements and Licenses § 120. 151 5. Plaintiff reserved the rights enumerated in its easement in 1957 not only to meet certain immediate needs RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 - MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) but to provide a means to deal with future contingencies which could not then be entirely foreseen. The easement retained thus gives the Government both the right to make immediate use of the subject property, as for spoil disposal, and certain rights which plaintiff may choose to exercise should future conditions warrant. Plaintiff is therefore also entitled to prevent activities by the fee owners of this property which would unreasonably increase the cost, complexity, or difficulty of exercising these rights at some future time, even though the necessity for exercise of these rights may not be entirely foreseeable at present. In Midland Valley Ry. Co. v. Jarvis, 29 F.2d 539 (8th Cir., 1928), the court granted an injunction prohibiting the use of a railroad right-of-way for the construction of buildings and other structures, even though the railroad had no plans to put the property to immediate use. The court stated that `the necessity of immediate use is not essential to preserve the rights of the railroad .... It can never be stated with certainty at what time any particular part of a right-of-way may become necessary for railroad uses.' Id. at 541. See also, Seaboard R.R. Co. v. Banks, 207 Ala. 194, 92 So. 117 (1922) and Olive v. Sabine & E.T.R.R. Co., 11 Tex.Civ.App. 208, 33 S.W. 139 (1895). 161 6. For these reasons the Court finds that the construction of permanent residences and their attendant utilities on both banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within the Sea Gate Subdivision would impair and abridge the rights reserved by plaintiff by easement in 1957. No question has been raised in this lawsuit concerning plaintiffs legal power to require the destruction or removal of such improvements should use of the property for the purposes enumerated in the easement be reasonably necessary. Nevertheless, the Court finds that the mere existence of numerous substantial dwellings along both banks of the Waterway in this area would so greatly complicate and burden plaintiffs exercise of its easement rights, whether exercised now or at some future time, that their construction would very materially impair plaintiffs rights under the easement. 7. However, the Court further finds that it would not be unreasonable at the present time to permit the construction of dwellings along the western side of the Waterway only. Limiting construction to the west bank only would minimize any interference with dredging operations by the Corps of Engineers, since dredging contractors would have free access to the large spoil disposal area located in the Sea Gate vicinity on the east side of the canal. Moreover, the exclusion of dwellings from the east bank would also allow reasonable provision for operations to widen the Waterway channel or to provide passing zones, should either action prove necessary in the future. 8. The Court further finds that the construction of residential dwellings on the west side of the Waterway should not be permitted closer than forty feet from the top of the existing bank. Exclusion of dwellings from such a forty -foot wide strip would leave such land available for use by the Corps of Engineers for staging operations in dredging and for widening the channel and would provide an area for the location of anchors used in maneuvering the dredges. Moreover, a set -back restriction of this sort would take account of existing bank erosion and prevent the construction of houses on potentially precarious sites. *1360 171 181 9. The United States is not estopped from maintaining this action by any course of conduct followed since 1972 by officers of the Corps of Engineers with respect to the Sea Gate development. The principle is firmly established that the Government cannot be estopped by any unauthorized representations made by its agents concerning uses to which Government property can be put. Utah Power and Light Co. v. United States, 243 U.S. 389, 409, 37 S.Ct. 387, 61 L.Ed. 791 (1917); United States Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Hibi, 414 U.S. 5, 8, 94 S.Ct. 19, 38 L.Ed.2d 7 (1973). Moreover, the record clearly reveals that soon after their development plans came to the Corps' attention, representatives of Sea Gate were advised that the construction of permanent improvements on the Government's easement land posed serious policy problems which the District Engineer was taking up with higher levels of authority. Under these circumstances, Sea Gate, Inc., had no right to assume that it plans would not ultimately be opposed by the Government. [91 1101 10. Likewise, failure of the United States to prevent the construction of other improvements on easement lands elsewhere along the Intracoastal Waterway cannot estop plaintiff from attempting to prevent the infringement of its rights in this case. The Supreme Court recently stated that: As a general rule Inches or neglect of duty on the part of officers of the Government is no defense RECEIVED 1 AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.SUpp. 1351 (1975) to enforce a public right or protect a public interest .... deed, and parole evidence is inadmissible to vary or A suit by the United States to enforce and maintain its contradict the instrument's plain meaning or to show policy respecting lands which it holds in trust for all the that the parties intended something other than what they people stands upon a different plane in this an some other wrote. Weyerhaeuser Company v. Carolina Power and respects from the ordinary private suit to regain the title to Light Company, 257 N.C. 717, about e nature 539 (1 terms real property or to remove a cloud from it. United States There is nothing ambiguous about the nature or terms Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Hibi, 414 U.S. of the easement in question. Parole evidence that an 5, 8, 94 S.Ct. 19, 21, 38 L.Ed.2d 7 (1973). `understanding' in derogation of the Government's rights under the easement had previously been reached clearly This principle unquestionably applies to the present case. cannot be considered by this Court to vary or contradict ill] 1121 1131 [141 1151 11. Plaintiff finally canndbe final written terms. Finally, the firm of auctioneers be estopped by representations made prior to the sale hired by plaintiff to dispose of this property was not of this property in 1957 concerning uses to which this authorized to make representations in contravention of property could be put. In the first place no evidence was the easement terms. The contract between the United adduced at trial to suggest that Sea Gate, Inc., or any States and the firm expressly stated that the property of its officers relied upon, or indeed had any knowledge was to be sold subject to the easement in question. The of such representations prior to its purchase of this auctioneers had no authority to offer the property on property in 1972. Moreover, a deed creating an easement any other terms and plaintiff cannot be *1361 bound by by express reservation is a contract, and by fundamental any actions they may have taken beyond their authority. principles of contract law, where the language of a deed United States v. Stewart, 311 U.S. 60, 70, 61 S.Ct. 102, 85 is clear and unambiguous, the intent of the parties can L.Ed. 40 (1940); Federal Crop Ins. Corp. v. Merrill, 332 be shown only by the terms of the instrument itself. U.S. 380, 384-385, 68 S.Ct. 1, 92 L.Ed. 10 (1947). All prior and contemporaneous agreements between the parties are considered merged into the final written RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY U.S. v. Sea Gate, Inc., 397 F.Supp. 1351 (1975) tn,l. �I T l've a.Mi h i t$ V T 1 ; r- - - -- CURL CREEK .. BRIDGE ?:RtlT a13 A` All Citations 397 F.Supp.1351 End of Document V 2016 Thomson Reuters. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY LPIntracoastal Engineering PLLc July 28, 2016 NCDEQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Attn: Karen Higgins Re: Grand View Community Marina DWR# 2011-041ov3 Wilmington, NC PN 2014-036 Dear Ms. Higgins, We are writing in response to the request for additional information dated May 10, 2016. Within this request, item No. 2 calls for "an engineering analysis demonstrating the construction and future operation of the proposed facility will not negatively impact or damage the NEI". In review of the proposed facility we do not feel the construction or operation of this facility will negatively impact or damage the NEI. The proposed construction of dredging or proposed pilings is shown to be a minimum of approximately 15ft away from the NEI. This should be an acceptable distance with the use of normal jetting of piles and bucket to barge dredging. The operation of this facility as represented within the attached cross section profiles shows the depth of the vessels within these areas not in conflict with the NEI. Please note that these areas are open for vessel operation at the current time with no limitations. The limitation of a maximum draft depth of 44" should maintain no conflict or damage. This analysis is based on the lowest tide reading in the last 5 years. This reading was taken from NOAA Station 8658163 Wrightsville Beach, Johnny Mercers Pier October 4, 2015 and measured -2.46' in relation to MLW @ 0.0. Please contact us with any questions, comments or additional information needed. Sincerely, Intracoastal Engineering PLLC CAA Charles D. Cazier, P.E. RECEIVED AUG 01 2016 DCM- MHD CITY 5725 Oleander Dr. Unit E-7 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910)859-8983 Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY May 10, 2016 CERTIFIED MAIL: 7013 3020 0000 7632 0437 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Bailey and Associates Mr. Chris Bailey P.O. Box 400 Jacksonville NC 28541 Subject: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Grand View Community Marina Dear Mr. Bailey, P(t> ,%Av PAT MCCRORY Gow"'o, DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretory S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director DWR # 2011-0410 v3 New Hanover County On March 16, 2016, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your application requesting a 401 certification to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate up to 12 vessels, mechanically dredge an approximate area of 5,334 square feet, and construct additional access piers, floating docks, finger piers, and mooring pilings. The Division has determined that your application is incomplete and cannot be processed. The application is on -hold until all of the following information is received: 1. The Northeast Interceptor (NEI) force main carries the full amount of sanitary sewage flow from the Town of Wrightsville Beach to a sewer pump station owned by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). The pump station transmits the sewage to the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant. In the area of the proposed project, the NEI is owned by the Town of Wrightsville Beach and is the sole means by which sanitary sewage leaves the Town of Wrightsville Beach. For much'of the previous four decades, the condition and flow capacity of the NEI has been a concern to all entities which contribute to it, own it, and maintain it and only recently have these issues begun to be resolved. According to plan sheet 6 of 9 (Proposed Dredging) provided with the previous CAMA Major Permit application in 2015, in some areas the sewer line existed six feet below the shallow bottom. However, plan sheet 6 of 9 (Proposed Dredging) provided with the current CAMA Major Permit application, indicates that the sewer line is only four feet below the shallow bottom in the same exact location. Given this and other discrepancies between plan sheets, please provide a survey of the NEI as is exists within the project boundaries. This suryyCEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC Sum of North Carolina I Envimnmental Quality J Water Resources MAY 1 • 2016 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 919 807 6300 Bailey & Associates Request for Additional Information DWR # 2011-0410 v3 must be signed and stamped by a licensed Professional Land Surveyor and should include the location, depth, and depth below the shallow bottom. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(b)] 2. Please provide an engineering analysis which demonstrates that the construction and future operation/usage of the proposed facility (based upon the size and types of vessels predicted to be utilizing the marina) will not negatively impact or damage the NEI. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(c)] Pursuant to Title 15A NCAC 02H .0502(e) the applicant shall furnish all of the above requested information for the proper consideration of the application. If all of the requested information is not received in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be returned. The return of this project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application package and the appropriate fee. Please respond in writing within 30 calendar days of receipt of this letter by sending three (3) copies of all of the above requested information to the 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. The Division believes that construction and operation of the proposed project may negatively impact or damage the NEI thus causing a violation of water quality standards. Staff are contemplating denial of this 401 water quality certification. However, the items requested above will be considered in any final decision. Please contact Karen Higgins at (919) 807-6360 or Karen. Higgins@ncdenr.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Jon Ri Bard, Section Chief Water Quality Regional Operations Section cc: Steve Morrison — Land Management Group, Inc., 3805 Wrightsville Avenue Sui Wilmington, NC 28403 RECEftD DWR 401 and Buffer Permitting Branch file Heather Coats —DCM Wilmington Tyler Crumbley— USACE Wilmington WiRO file MAY 31 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Filename: l l0410v3Gra ndviewMarina_401_Hold.docx RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC MAY 16 2016 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY May 9, 2016 Laura Stasavich Land Management Group, Inc. 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 Dear Ms. Stasavich: ob PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Direaar This letter is with reference to your application, acting as agent for Bailey & Associates, Inc., for a Coastal Area Management Act Major Development permit to undertake development activities at property adjacent to the AIWW, at 202 Summer Rest Rd., in Wilmington, New Hanover County. Although processing of the application is nearing completion, additional time is needed for this office to complete the review and make a decision on your request. Therefore, it is necessary that the standard reviewtime be extended. An additional 75 days is provided by G.S.113A-122(c) which would make July 28, 2016, the new deadline for reaching a decision on your request. However, we expect to take action prior to that time and will do so as soon as possible. In the interim, if you have any question on the status of your application, do not hesitate to contact me by phone (910) 796-7302 or e-mail at: heather.coats@ncdenr.gov. cc: Wilmington/MHC Files Sincerely, Heather Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator RECEIVED MAY 13 2016 DCM- MHD CITY nothing Compares State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Eat., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 M Coats, Heather From: + Higgins, Karen Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:39 AM To: Steve Morrison Cc: Coats, Heather; Coburn, Chad; Gregson, Jim Subject: RE: Grandview Community Marina CAMA application My apologies, the email sent before it was finalized. Please see below. E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Higgins, Karen Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:37 AM To:'Steve Morrison' <smorrison@lmgroup.net> Cc: Coats, Heather <heather.coats@ncdenr.gov>; Coburn, Chad <chad.coburn@ncdenr.gov>; Gregson, Jim <j i m.gregson @ ncden r.gov> Subject: RE: Grandview Community Marina CAMA application Steve - That sounds fine, we will extend the deadline until Friday, July 29". Please note this is the final extension. If all of the requested information is not received in writing by July 29, 2016, the Division will be unable to approve the application and it will be returned. The return of this project will necessitate reapplication to the Division for approval, including a complete application package and the appropriate fee. Thanks - Karen Karen Higgins 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor Division of Water Resources Department of Environmental Quality 919 807-6360 office karen.higgins(o.ncdenr.gov 512 N. Salisbury Street, Suite 942-E, Raleigh, NC 27604 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 -5>-Nothing ComparesM Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. l- `n En v�rq nin en tql;; Con s u/#anfs; Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY June 29, 2016 TO: Gregg Bodnar Fisheries Resource Specialist DCM, Morehead City, PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART &—fary BRAXTON DAVIS Dimaor FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)_ncdenr.gov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-104M SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Carl Spears Project Location: 285 Grandview Dr., adjacent to the AIWW, in Sneads Feny, Onslow County Proposed Project: To install a culvert, bulkhead, and docking facility, and to place fill material throughout the site, and partially within Coastal and §404 wetlands Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this loan to Heather Coats at the address above by July 23, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at (910) 796-7221 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. :• This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes Y- are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED / �. DATED/zs�I RECEIVED ������/�, DCM WILMINGTON, NC JUL 2 5 2016 JUL 0 pD CITY 2016y Stle o£Nod6 Carolina I Enmronmenml Quality I Coasml Masagamw DCM- W E 1 tl Y 127 Cardinal Drive EIrt, Wln-gtM NC 28405 910-796-7215 K. En vironmental Quality MEMORANDUM: PAT M.C(RORY . Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary TO: Heather Coats, DCM Assistant Major Permit Coordinator FROM: Gregg Bodnar, DCM Fisheries Resource Specialist SUBJECT: Carl Spears DATE: 7/25/2016 A North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Fisheries Resource Specialist has reviewed the subject permit applicationfor proposed actions that impact fish and fish habitats. The applicant proposes to construct a bulkhead, culvert and docking facility. The surrounding waters are classified as primary nursery area (PNA), able to support shellfish (SA), and are open to shellfish harvest. Coastal wetlands and connected §40.4 wetlands are also. present. There was some discrepancy in the PNA designation for this location. Information requested by the field rep to determine PNA*statds for the narrative did not indicate the location was designated. PNA. Data used by staff does indicate a PNA designation. Inquiries are being made, and an updated data does indicate the location is designated PNA. PNAs are estuarine waters where initial post -larval development occurs. Species I within this area are early post -larval to juvenile and include firifil sh, . crabs, . and nd shrimp. Species inhabit PNAs because they allford food, 'protection and proper environmental conditions during vulnerable periods of their life history; thus protection of these areas are imperative. Coastal Wetlands are considered among the most productive ecosystems in the world (NCDEQ 2015).. Coastal ro aare wetlands productive detritus based system that trap nutrients, toxins and sediment, aid in. shoreline erosion control, dissipate wave and storm action, provides abarrier to flood damage, and provide nursery functions and support fish production. Recent research indicates that even . narrow fringes of wetlands are essential factors forfish . utilization and erosion control,(Whaleyan.d.Min.ello 2002;. MacRae and, Cowan 2.0.10;. Minello et al. 2011; Gewant and Bollens 2012). An estimated 9.5% of, commercial finfish and shellfish species in the US are wetland dependent (Felerabend and. Zelany 1987). Species common to coastal wetlands include sheepshead; red drum, flounder, spot, Atlantic croaker, menhaden, oysters and penaeid shrimp; with a myriad of prey species as well. Wetlands can enhance foraging functions of adjacent habitats,.which is why primary (PNA).and secondary (SN.A) nursery habitats are closely linked, with coastal wetlands.. In addition, these wetlands are important to waterfowl feeding .and nesting activities. A 20OLF bulkhead is proposed to traverse the property located above the normal high water line, with resulting.fill.: Though the bulkhead would tie into existing bulkheads, . lkheads, the location would result It in fill of 439ft2 of coastal wetlands and 1,408ftz.of connected §404 wetlands. §404 wetlands physically connected to coastal wetlands provide the same ecological function for coastal fisheries resources. The applica I nt State of North Carolina [Environmental Quality 400 Commerce Avenue/Morehead City. N.C. 28557 252408L28081252-247-3330 &A An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Action Employer t PAT MCCRORY . Govenfor " DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Environmental secretory Quality .. does not identify any justification for the proposed wetland fill. Additional information within the application.indicates that there is no evidence oferosionwithin the past 12 months. Without additional justification as to the need of the wetland fill, the combined 1,847ft' of wetland impact seems excessive and unnecessary. To reduce impacts to both wetland types, it is recommended that the bulkhead be moved landward toa location that avoids wetland impacts: The applicant proposes to construct a 24in z 132ft culvert within an existing drainage. ditch that runs the length of the property.frorn the.road through the proposed bulkhead and into the coastal wetlands. No information in provided to the justification for the need of this culvert over.the existing ditch. Replacing an existing vegetated ditch with culvert will remove the natural filtration provided by the vegetation and the open ditch; and allow untreated.storm wateirto enter, the PNAsystem at highervelocitiesthan existing:. This could. result in. reduced water quality within the.SA and PNA designations, and potentially cause loss of coastal wetlands and productive PNA. bottom through concentrated runoff. High ground storm water BIVIPs should be investigated to provide a better solution. Finally, the,applicant proposes to construct a docking facility,.boatlift and tie pilings; resulting in 2 slips. .The waters within the boatlift footprint.range.from approximately 1ft to4ft at normal low water (NLW). It is recommended that permanent stops be installed on the boatlift to reduce the potential for direct vessel impacts to PNAbottom. Depths within the tie piling footprint range from 0ft to -8ft at NLW. The use of tie pilings indicates that the slip can be used for more permanent dockage than just loading and unloading. Formalized slips in shallow water can allow vessels to repeatedly contact the bottom, resulting in; aquatic vegetation or shellfish. bed. loss, anoxia in the sediment which can kill benthic invertebrates and reduction of shallow bottom habitat and direct vessel impact during low tide. Inaddition, vessels moving to and from these shallow water docks can cause "prop kicking' or propeller disturbance impacts to the PNA. Itis recommended that the tie pilings be removed to reduce the potential fora vessel to be docked for long periods of time over low tides with exposed PNA bottom. Contact Gregg Bodnar at (252) 808-2808 ext. 213 orgregiz.bodnar@ncderingov with further questions or concerns. . State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality 400 Commerce Avenue/Morehead City. N.C. 2a557 - 252-808-2808 1252-2473330 [fax] - - - AnEqualOpportunitylAtfirmativeActionEmployer - _ PAT MCCRORY Governor " DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Environmental - _ secretory. Quality . Boswell, K:M., Wilson, M.P., MacRae, P.S., Wilson, c.A. and Cowan Jr, J.H., 2010. Seasonal estimates of fish biomass and. length distributions using acoustics and traditional nets to identify estuarine habitat preferences in Barataria Bay,_Lou]siana.'Marine and Coastal Fisheries, 2(1), pp.83-97. Feierabend, J.S. and Zelazny, J.M.,1987. Status report on our nation's wetlands. National Wildlife Federation. Gewant, D. and Bollens; S.M., 2012. Fish assemblages of interior tidal marsh channels in relation to environmental variables in the upper San Francisco Estuary. Environmental biology of f ites, 94(2), . pp.483-499: Minello, TJ., Rozas, L.P. and Baker, R., 2012. Geographic.variability in salt marsh flooding. patterns may affect nursery value for fishery species: Estuaries and Coasts, 35(2), 00.501-514. NCDEQ (North Carolina Department.of Environmental Quality) 2016..North Carolina Coastal.Habitat Protection Plan Source. Document. Morehead City, NC. Division of Marine Fisheries: 477 p. Whaley, S.D. and Minello, T.J., 2002. The distribution of benthic infauna of a Texas salt marsh in relation to the marsh edge. Wetlands, 22(4), pp:753-766. State of North Carolina I.Environmental Quality 400 Commerce AvenuelMore.head City. N.C. 28557 252-808&2808 1 252-247-3330 [fax] . An Equal OppodunilylAf rmaliveAdonEmployer- Energy, Mineral & Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL OVAL" July 13, 2016 Mr. Chris Bailey Bailey & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 400 Jacksonville, NC 28541 Subject: EXEMPTION Stormwater Project No. SW8150617 MODIFICATION Grand View Community Marina New Hanover -County Dear Mr. Bailey: PAT McCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary TRACY DAVIS Director On March 16, 2016, the Wilminggton Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources received a copy of tfie CAMA Major Permit Application for the subject project. Staff review of the plans and specifications on March 17, 2016has determined that the development activities proposed at this time will not pose a threat to surface water quality from stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed and approved by the Division as not posing a water quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be subject to the stormwater management permitting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000, the stormwater rules. By copy of this letter, we are informing you that this project will not require a stormwater management permit. If the subject pro disturbs one acre or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater runoff, then it is also subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge requirements. You are required to have an NPDES permit for stormwater discharge from projects meeting these criteria. All temporary built -upon area associated with the construction of the pro ect must be removed within 30 days of completion of the project, or when it is no longer needed, whichever occurs first. If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact Christine Hall at (910) 796-7215, or via e-mail at christine.hall@ncdenr.gov. Since ly, For Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources GDS/canh: 111StormwateAPermits & Projects12015 \150617 Exemption12016 07 permit 150617 cc: Steve Morrison- Land Management Group, Inc. RECEIVED New Hanover dounty Building Inspections Robb Mairs/Shaun Simpson-DCM WIRO DCM Morehead City JUL 2 0 2016 Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File DCM- MHD CITY State of Not Carolina .1 Environmental Quality 1 Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Wilmington Regional office 1 127 Cardirmt Drive Extension I Wilmington, NC 28405 910 796 7215 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD 1) APPLICANT: Bailey & Associates, Inc. do Chris Bailey COUNTY: New Hanover PROJECT NAME: Grand View Community Marina LOCATION OF PROJECT: 202 Summer Rest Rd, adjacent to Motu Creek, AIWIGreenvilZe Sound, in Wilmington DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 2-29-16 / FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: No CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: n1a FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robb Mairs DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: 9 A, B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 3-18-16 / �� 2/ZNrtp ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: j!&ky,(,U L -uy1. APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO::I 5 C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: I I `tl I MAIL OUT DATE: 3-15-16 FEDERAL DUE DATE: To Be Forwarded: n/a To Be Forwarded: n/a DISTRICT OFFICE: TVILMIIVGTON FEE REC'D: $400 #46556 ( Ob END OF NOTICE DATE: 4-7-16 i DEED RECD: ON: 150 DAY DEADLINE: STATE DUE DATE: 4-7-16 FED COMMENTS REC'D: PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT y.AGENCY DcT�r �tiwtk5 la�� JDrrN DATE COMMENTS RETURNED OBJECTIONS: YES NO NOTES Coastal Management - Regional Representative Coastal Management - LUP Consistency Division of Community Assistance Land Quality Section (DEMLR) Division of Water Resources (401) Storm Water Management (DEMLR) State Property Office`yi1 Division of Archives & History 3 Zp/l ` r Division of Environmental Health Division of Highways Wildlife Resources Commission Local Permit Office MAR 2 1 2016 Division of Marine Fisheries / DCM 4/7//!. to^dzr imam AN- Corps of Engineers IL---JHI - C:Ty Jos 'l/I/Il, r Y14S noH Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: T7 Mark Zeigler WiRO Division of Community Assistance PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Direclor FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)-ncdenrpov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW / Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. X This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. S,C.e �EQ GonG�rnS• SIGNED W DATE / l O l i 6 Nothing Compares7 - Received MAR 3 0 2016 DC State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405 910-796-7215 �i Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: TO: Dan Sams District Manager DEMLR - WiRO L� PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director 015 MAR i 6 201E FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsa).ncdenroov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW / Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE 3/11b I t L RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC MAR 2 2 2016 Nothing Compares' State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 �i Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: TO: FROM: �J! i SUBJECT: Applicant: Project Location: Proposed Project: qV PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART rCEIV9 MAR 16 20% BY:_---, Georgette Scott Stormwater Section DEMLR - WiRO Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS DIre,lar Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatsa( .ncdenrgov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Bailey & Associates, c/o Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW/Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: _„Z This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE —311 �l i.P RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC Nothing Compares .` MAR 2 8 2016 State of Norlb Carolina I Eviromnental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: TO: Tim Waltonkistration Dept of Ad State Property Office RECEIVED MA." 2 1 2016 DOA STATE PROPERTY OFFICE PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Director FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(c)-ncdenr.pov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW / Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: n�1 f� �j'n SIGNED Is agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. DATE Nothing Compares�- RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 MAR 2 4 2016 Coats, Heather From: Walton, Tim Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 5:05 PM To: Coats, Heather Subject: RE: Bailey & Associates project Heather The AG's office has reviewed our Bailey & Associates easement file. I also shared the letters from Wessell & Raney, L.L.P., written on behalf of the Town of Wrightsville Beach. Subsequent to discussions with the AG's office, we do not believe we have unreasonably interfered with the Town's rights granted under their 1982 easement. Please let me know if you need additional information or have any questions. Tim Walton Director State Property Office Department of Administration 919-807-4660 Direct tim.walton@doa.nc.gov 116 West Jones Street 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1321 Nothing Compares..,.. Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Coats, Heather Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 4:42 PM To: Walton, Tim <tim.walton@doa.nc.gov> Subject: RE: Bailey & Associates project Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend. Heather Heather Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather.coats(a) ncdenr.gov 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 <`Nothing Compares.,. Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Walton, Tim Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 4:39 PM To: Coats, Heather<heather.coats@ncdenr.gov> Subject: RE: Bailey & Associates project Heather, The AG's office is reviewing our files. I should have a response for you by 5-24. Tim Walton Director State Property Office Department of Administration 919-807-4660 Direct tim.walton(@doa. nc.gov 116 West Jones Street 1321 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1321 MM Nothing Compares Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Coats, Heather Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 3:47 PM To: Walton, Tim <tim.walton@doa.nc.gov> Subject: FIN: Bailey & Associates project Hello Tim, I hadn't heard from back you after sending the email below, and I just wanted to check in one more time to make sure you received it and ask if the SPO had any additional comments you wanted to provide. Thanks again, Heather Heather Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather. coats(o)ncdenr.00v 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington. NC 28405 !/ Nothing Compares,,...` Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Coats, Heather Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:07 AM To: Walton, Tim <tim.waltonCadoa.nc.aov> Subject: Bailey & Associates project Hello Tim, We've received an objection.on behalf of the Town of Wrightsville Beach regarding the Bailey & Associates project. It asserts that the applicant is infringing on the easement rights granted by the State to the Town of Wrightsville Beach and that the State does not have the right to grant authorization to do so since the additional use impairs the authorized use by the Town. Please see the attached letter. We received your comments on this project, but want to ask if you have any additional comments to provide in light of this objection. Thanks in advance for your review and consideration. If you do have any additional comments, please notify us within 2 weeks, if possible. Respectfully, Heather Heather Coats Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 910 796 7302 office heather. coats cDncdenr.00v 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 26405 F CI& -:5>-Nothing Compares--.: Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official. 4. PAT MCCRORY ow DONALD R. VAN DER VAART �r BRAXTON DAVIS >+�' fhmw March 15, 2016 {jt t 6 MEMORANDUM A'. I, g. t to TO NUN Renee Gledhill -Early 3 Dept. of Cultural Resources Archives & History FROM Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator � 41i. (i6 1- NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm_ NC 2W5 heather coats6ncdenc.nov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek / AIWW / Greenville Sound Project Location: in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate. in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED C"_,)%&4tA—&,�&JDATE Nothing Compares.--. SWIG of Naafi CNO"M FAWanmt" lNAWY I C, l mm"C"K l L'7 Ca�dmaf tRnw Fa . Wilmcnplm. NC 21405 Y10.796�`I5 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC MAR 2 9 2016 MAR 2 2 M6 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: TO: Shannon Jenkins NC DMF Shellfish Sanitation Section Tk,. PAT MCCRORY Govemor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secremry BRAXTON DAVIS Dwecmr FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coatscD-ncdenroov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c/o Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW/ Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. oi' 4xetw� This agency has no comment on the proposed project. ` /C, °6° "' This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE I (C n J;zV1 Received MAR T i 1016 Nothing Compares.` State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management DCM 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 PAT MCCRORY DONALD R. VAN DER VAART s,,_r,,<,1, March 31. 2016 MEMORANDOM TO: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 (Courier 04-16-33) From: Andrew Haines, Environmental Program Supervisor Through: Shannon Jenkins, Section Chief, Shellfish Sanitation & Recreational Water Quality SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Permit Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c/o Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW/ Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand the existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels It is requested that Shellfish Sanitation be notified by the contractor or the applicant's agent prior to commencement of dock construction and/or any dredging or other bottom disturbing activities. Initial notification should occur at least one week prior to the projected start date, and again 24 hours prior to the actual start date. If at any time during the construction phase it is suspected that the nearby force sewer mainline has been disturbed, Shellfish Sanitation should be notified immediately. Timely response is important in the event that a temporary shellfish closure and/or swimming advisory are necessary. Additionally, a post construction survey of the sewer line is recommended to assess sewer line integrity. Due to the relative shallow depth of the sewer line within the substrate there are concerns of potential future damage incurred from boat activities at the proposed dock. Shellfish Sanitation should be notified immediately in any instance of damage to the sewer line. Received !—'Nothing Compares MAR 1016 j! State of North Carolina I Environmental Qualdy 1601 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 919-707-8600 pCM Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: TO: Ben Hughes NC DOT New Hanover County PAT MCCRORY RBCPM') Govemor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART I jAi $1 2016 Secretary NC DOT BRAXTON DAVIS DISTRICT 3 Dimctor FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heathercoats(a)ncdenroov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW / Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: X This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED a'�+ 2� DATE 3 Nothing Compares_ Slate of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 RECEIVED DCM WILM NG ON, NC MAR 312016 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 MEMORANDUM: TO: Maria Dunn NCWRC WiRO PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary BRAXTON DAVIS Lirmctor FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)ncdenrpov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW/Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. VThis agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED 1 DATE 3 31 �a14 Nothing Compares RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ea, Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-7215 APR 0 4 2016 ® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Gordon Myers, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: Heather Coats Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality �Ia FROM: Maria T. Dunn, Coastal Coordinator Habitat Conservation DATE: March 31, 2016 SUBJECT: CAMA Dredge/Fill Permit Application for Bailey and Associates, Grand View Marina, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reviewed the permit application with regard to impacts on fish and wildlife resources. The project site is located at 202 Summer Rest Road, adjacent to Motts Creek / AIW W / Greenville Sound in Wilmington, NC. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Coastal Area Management Act (G. S. 113A- 100 through 113A-128), as amended, Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.). The applicant proposes to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels sized 16' to 30' in length. The current facility can moor two vessels. Approximately 5,334 W of shallow bottom is proposed to be excavated to a depth of -4' NLW with the material being placed in an upland disposal area. Near the proposed facility, but outside the footprint of the dredge area, is the Northeast Interceptor (NEI) sewer force main for the Town of Wrightsville Beach. This line was surveyed and located on August 2015. Motts Creek and the AIW W in this area are classified SB by the Environmental Management Commission. The NCWRC has reviewed the permit application and does not object to permit issuance. However, caution should be exercised in further adding slips to an already congested area. Existing structures, the convergence of water bodies, general traffic in the AIW W, and a public access area across the AIW W must all be considered In addition to this caution, we request the following be included as permit conditions: ovED Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 22f@R}1 2IVIINGTGN, NC Telephone: (919) 707-0220 • Fax: (919) 707-0028 APR 0 4 2016 I or. , , CMDF_Gand View Marina Page 2 Mamh 31, 2016 • A marina management plan should be developed that addresses overnight docking, spills, what spill control and clean-up equipment will be available, and minimally identifies whether a trained dock master will monitor the area. This plan should also include the posting of information for boaters including emergency numbers and facility contacts. • The NEI sewer force main is located in close proximity to the dredge area and traverses under the dock It is recommended that signage is installed informing boaters no anchoring should occur within that area. • The docking structure should be adequately marked with reflectors to aid in navigation. • Spoil placement on the USACE spoil island should adhere to all conditions of the existing permit and or management plan for placing spoil on the island. We appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on this permit application. If you need further assistance or additional information, please contact me at (252) 948-3916 or at maria.dunn(e�,ncwildlife. ore, RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC APR 0 4 2016 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 b� PAT MCCRORY Govemor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART secrelnry BRAXTON DAVIS Director TO: Gregg Bodnar Fisheries Resource Specialist DCM, Morehead City FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats()-ncdenraov Fax:395-3964 fCourier04 &M) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c/o Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /AIWW/Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE GTON, NC 1 � II` YE, DCM WWI APR 01 g0 MAR 21 2016 Nothing Compares ;,� m C: s t ^ > u State of North Camlma I Envimnmemal Quality I Coaabl Managemmt 127 Cardinal Dove Eat, Wilmington, NC 29405 910-796-7215 IC Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MEMORANDUM: TO: Heather Coats, DCM Assistant Major Permit Coordinator FROM: Gregg Bodnar, DCM Fisheries Resource Specialist cT SUBJECT: Bailey and Associates (Grandview Marina) DATE: 4/7/2016 PAT MCCRORY Gm n)or DONALD R. VAN DER VAART se—faq• BRAXTON DAVIS Dr,aaa, A North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Fisheries Resource Specialist has reviewed the subject permit application for proposed actions that impact fish and fish habitats. The applicant proposes to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels. The surrounding waters are classified as SB and are closed to shellfish harvest. There is concern that vessel use of the proposed facility would increase the potential for erosion of the sediment above the existing force main, known as the Northeast Interceptor (NEI), increasing the potential for damage. If authorized, it is strongly suggested that precautions be developed to minimize any potential damage and address concerns. Marina users should be notified of the location of the NEI, its function, and the potential ecological impacts if breached. "No Anchorage" signage should be displayed and enforced, identifying the location of the NEI and the risk of effluent discharge if breached. It is encouraged that the applicant and the town of Wrightsville Beach develop a plan in case of a breach, the need for maintenance of the NEI, etc. It may also be beneficial for the applicant to coordinate with DCM staff and the Town of Wrightsville. Beach to identify and resolve any concerns with the force main before dredging operations, including the value of sediment depth monitoring over the NEI. The application identifies a 10ft buffer around coastal wetlands for the proposed dredge footprint. This buffer should be conditioned to reduce the potential for sloughing and loss of coastal wetland habitat. In addition, a moratorium on in water work, to include dredging, from 1 April to 30 September is recommended.to reduce the negative effects on critical fish life history activities, to include spawning migrations and nursery functions. Finally, there are private and high volume facilities adjacent to the proposed marina including the docking facilities further up Mott's Creek, a NCWRC boat ramp, the draw bridge, and additional dockage associated with Wrightsville Beach. There is concern that additional slips within this already congested area have the potential to amplify congestion during peak times, impede the safe use of the NCWRC boat ramp, impede access to the private facilities, create congestion related accidents and limit safe and traditional navigation of the area. Contact Gregg Bodnar at (252) k8-2808 ext. 213 or grees.bodnaKancderingov with further questions or concern. Nothing Compares Stato of North Carolina I imho mental Quality I Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Ave I Morehead City, North Cm mina 28557 252-W&2808 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PAT MCCRORY Gomm, DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretory BRAXTON DAVIS D,,,,mr March 15, 2016 R @ R O ll 0 MEMORANDUM: 5' Q R 16 2016 TO: Heidi Cox "vlslonotvaatere Environmental Engineer NIRC�Pub"cWaerg�r� Public Water Supply pply FROM: Heather Coats, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator NCDEQ — Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilm., NC 28405 heather. coats(a)-ncdenr.vov Fax: 395-3964 (Courier 04-16-33) SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Application Review Applicant: Bailey & Associates, c% Chris Bailey (Grand View Marina) Project Location: 202 Summer Rest Rd., adjacent to Motts Creek /A/WW/Greenville Sound in Wilmington, New Hanover County Proposed Project: to expand an existing docking facility to accommodate 12 vessels Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by April 7, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796-7423 when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.(/see C0WVkJ #s 1 OU0) This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. 4- 14 SIGNED DATE v 4- wett serves waaAJO +Q 0t0ck4/WuS maq he (,a �porida (,y A walifLM ' WJ f1d 796-7. a6 c t" Il kia&t, ref;-pm�, ts. Nothing Compares.` State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Et., W ihningtou, NC 28405 910-796-7215 DCINWILMINIGTON, NC APR 01 2016 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT APPLICANT'S NAME: Bailey and Associates, Inc. c/o Chris Bailey PROJECT NAME: Grand View Community Marina 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 202 Summer Rest Road, adjacent to Motts Creek, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Greenville Sound, in Wilmington, New Hanover County. Photo Index - 2006: 22-7424, I-J, 10 2000: 22-273, I-J, 10 1995: 22-255, J, 8 State Plane Coordinates - X: 2358428 Y: 173148 Latitude:34°13'11.47562"N Longitude:77°48'51.900003"W 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA and D & F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 2/25/2016 Applicant Present — No 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 2/29/2016 (completed) Office — Wilmington 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan — Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Classification From LUP - Resource Protection (Upland), Conservation (Open Water) (B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, PT, EW, ES (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Private Community (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — Sewer Force Main (NEI) Planned — N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing — Timber bulkhead, irrigation well, access pier, floating dock, remnant piling Planned — Additional access pier, gazebos, floating docks, mooring pilings and excavation of boat basin for up to 12 vessels. (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A RECEIVED Source - N/A MAR 21 2016 HABITAT DESCRIPTION: 1AREA1 DREDGED FILLED (A) Vegetated Wetlands (Coastal Wetlands) 635 sq. ft. (B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands (Open water 5,334 sq. ft. incorporated 2,106 sq. ft. (C) Other (Highground) Disposal Site 13,068 sq. ft. (D) Total Area Disturbed: —21,143 sq. ft. (-0.48 acres) (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: "SB" Wrightsville Recreational Area Open: No 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to expand an existing docking facility adjacent to Mons Creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) to accommodate 12 vessels. M Bailey and Associates c/o Christopher Bailey -Grand View Community Marina Page 2 9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project site is located at 202 Summer Rest Road (NCSR 1417), across from the old "Babies Hospital" location, adjacent to Motts Creek, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Greenville Sound, Wilmington, in New Hanover County. To locate the site from the Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO) take US Hwy 74/76 towards Wrightsville Beach just before crossing the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. The property is approximately 150 feet north of the US Hwy 74/76 drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach and is directly across the AIW W from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) public boat ramp at Wrightsville Beach, approximately 650'east. The project site is bordered to the north by Motts Creek which functions as the connection to a tidal pond/embayment on the west side of Summer Rest Road adjacent to the old "Babies Hospital" site, which an existing box culvert bridges this connection for the street. The applicant currently maintains the old "Babies Hospital" property located at 7205 Wrightsville Ave. and is currently in the process of constructing the new Grand View mixed use development to include 111 residential units through State Permit No. 87-07. The application states that project site is approximately 6,000 sq. ft. (0.137) acres with approximately 558 linear feet (LF) of shoreline frontage and averages 5' above normal high water (NHW). The property is peculiar with the majority of the shoreline of the property bordering Motts Creek, which is approximately 130' in width at the narrowest point at the mouth. A large oyster -rock on the north side of the creek creates this restriction. There are existing community and private docking facilities with associated boat basins to the north of the property along Summer Rest Road (State Permits No. 174-00, No.165-90 & No. 241-89). These facilities connect directly to the AIW W via an access channel at the mouth of Motts Creek. The boat basins for these docking facilities along with the access channel have been excavated periodically through the years to maintain adequate water depths. The adjacent docking facility to the north was authorized an associated boat basin and access channel to the AI W W through State Permit No. 174-00, which was issued to the previous property owner (B. Smith). The final project depth of the authorized access channel is -6.0' at mean low water (MLW). The marsh area, between the highground along Summer Rest Road, Motts Creek to the north, and the boat basins to the north, consists of Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniJlora), ranging from 40' to 120' in width. At the transition to highground, there is coastal marsh vegetation, intermixed with Spike Grass (Distichlis spicata), Sea Oxeye (Borrichia frutescens), Sea Lavender (Limonium, spp.), Saltwort (Salicornia, spp. ), and Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens). Shrubs including; Marsh -Elder (Iva frutescens), Grounsel-Bush (Baccharus halimifolia), and Wax Myrtle (Wica cerifera) complete the transition to the highground. There is an existing timber bulkhead along the western portion of the property that stabilizes the highground area adjacent to Summer Rest Road, which was authorized under CAMA General Permit No. 51962-D. Waterward of the timber bulkhead is an access pier that extends towards the AIWW, which runs parallel to Motts Creek towards the AIW W. The access pier terminates onto a floating dock via an access ramp that runs parallel to the AIW W. Waterward of the existing floating dock, approximately 40' south are remnant pilings from an abandoned pier and approximately 85' waterward of the existing floating dock on the western side is the timber fender system for the ARVW under the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge. This facility was authorized through State Permit No. 84-01. There is an existing sewer force main, which is known as the Northeast Interceptor (NEI), which crosses property. The Town of Wrightsville Beach obtained State Permit No. 100-78 and 106-78 for the approximately 800 LF 14" subaqueous line on July 10, 1978, which is located on the north side of the drawbridge to the Town of Wrightsville Beach. It appears through the file review, the Town of Wrightsville Beach obtained an easement from the State on May 27,1982 for the NEI within four (4) waterbodies, which includes this section of the AIW W north of the US Hwy 74/76. Wastewater is collected and pumped under the AIW W through segment #1 of the NEI t�irtnt , , ' Utility Authority (CFPUA) pump station and ultimately to the CFPUA's Southside Wastewat at1C MAR 21 2016 DCM- ^",HJ Cli Y E3 Bailey and Associates c/o Christopher Bailey- Grand View Community Marina Page 3 The application states that the location of the NEI was surveyed on 12/10/2007 and resurveyed in 8/2015 by Johnnie Williams Land Surveying PC. There also appears to be telephone lines that were located on the referenced revised drawings dated 06/26/2001 in State Permit No. 84-01 application. The existing docking facility was authorized for up to two (2) vessels through State Permit No. 84-01, which was originally issued to CGRS Enterprises, LLC on 07/3/2001. The application for State Permit No. 84-01 depicted that an approximate 50' section of the authorized access pier and the floating dock in the location of the NEI were designed to be bolted for removal for required maintenance. The location of the access pier in relation to the NEI was addressed under condition No. 7 of State Permit No. 84-01 and referenced revised drawings dated 06/26/2001. The existing docking facility appears to meet the 80' setback from the USACE AIW W federal channel and the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 150' right-of-way from the bridge. Further, the referenced drawings for State Permit No. 84-01 indicate that the northern riparian corridor line was referenced from the centerline of Motts Creek channel. State Permit No. 84-01 was transferred to Bailey and Associates, Inc. on 05/04/2006 and last modified on 05/27/2008 for relocation of the authorized access pier to the south to accommodate the authorized two vessels, and the construction of a 30' in length by 20' in width partially covered platform to be constructed on the northern side of the relocated access pier. The platform location under this modification was authorized just on the waterward side of the coastal wetlands boundary and on the southern side of the existing NEI sewer line. The NEI was partially located in the field on 12/10/2007 by the acting agent at the time of the modification request. The portion of the located alignment of the NEI was depicted on the attached drawings for the modification request and was taken from the survey, and construction of the existing access pier currently spans over the NEI. To date the authorized partially covered platform has not been constructed. State Permit No. 84-01 was due to expire on 12/31 /2008, however, State Permit No. 84-01 was subject to extension by the Session Law 2009406, as amended by Session Law 2010-177, the Permit Extension Act. State Permit No. 84-01 expired on 12/31/2012 (See Sheets 1 and 2 of 9 and Project Narrative). . State Permit No. 13-86 was issued to a previous property owner (Consolidated Ventures Corporation c/o David Winner) on 11/19/1986 for a ten (10) slip docking facility at this property, which included excavation for a boat basin. Based on a file review, it appears the applicant received a Special Use Permit (No. S-22 7/84) from New Hanover County. The field investigation report stated that the anchor pilings would be set 20' to either side of the force main in order to meet conditions of the special use permit. Also the pier would be bolted together in such a manner that it can be removed in the event the force main needs repair. Permit Condition No. 9 of State Permit No. 13-86 addressed the existing sewer line and reads: "The area over the 14"force main shall not be excavated unless the applicants can verify that the line will have 4' cover remaining." The proposed docking facility ran parallel to Motts Creek and the traditional navigation to the AIW W from the private docking facilities to the northwest along Summer Rest Road and to the 80' setback requirement from the AIWW channel. State Permit No. 13-86 expired on 12/31/1989 and the construction of this docking facility was abandoned. The only evidence of the docking facility is the remnant pilings from an abandoned pier, aforementioned. Further, these existing pilings at this location appear to be present in the review of historical NCDOT 1989 aerial photography. There have been other CAMA Major Permit applications by the current applicant submitted for expansion of the existing docking facility over the last five years or so, which have been withdrawn. The most recent permit application submitted in 6/2015 was recently withdrawn dated received by this office on 2/29/2016 at the same time this permit application was submitted. The last scoping meeting for this project was held on 11 /5/2014 at the Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO) with the applicant and his agents along with various interested review agencies, which was followed by a pre -application meeting with NCDCM on 3/26/2015 for the previous application submittal. RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- MHD CITY ra Bailey and Associates c/o Christopher Bailey- Grand View Community Marina Page 4 The New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington 2006 Land Use Plan Update classifies adjacent waters as Conservation, and the adjacent high ground portion of the project area as Resource Protection. The waters of the Motts Creek and the AIW W in the project area are classified SB (Wrightsville Recreational Area) by the Division of Water Resources. They are NOT designated as a Primary Nursery Area by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and they are CLOSED to the harvest of shellfish. PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant proposes to expand an existing docking facility adjacent to Motts Creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIW W) to accommodate 12 vessels. The application states that approximately 11 P ofthe existing access pier would be removed and that the existing floating, measuring approximately 60' in length by 6' in width would be re -used or replaced and relocated/rotated. The applicant proposes excavation to maintain the depth necessary to provide safe dockage for additional vessels. As stated, the application indicates that the NEI was located and last surveyed by the applicant in 8/2015. In addition, the application states that the dredging limits would maintain an approximately 10' separation from existing coastal wetlands. An area approximately 115' in length and ranging from 30' to 60' in width would be mechanically excavated by bucket -to -barge method to a final project depth from -4.0' at MLW. This would result in the removal of approximately 593 cubic yards of material, which would be hauled to a privately owned spoil island located approximately 0.4 miles south of the project site at the confluence of the AIW W and Motts Channel (US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Disposal Site No. 0248), which is privately owned by Shore Acres Co. The application states the owner has authorized the use of the spoil site. The application states that the material would be off loaded and placed outside the USACE Easement Boundary on the eastern portion of the island. The proposed spoil site is commonly used as disposal site by local marine contractors (See Sheets 6, 7, 8 and 9 of 9). A new angled section of access pier is proposed from the existing access pier and would extend towards the AIW W, measuring approximately 12' in length by 6' in width and would extend towards the AIWW, which would terminate to an uncovered deck, measuring approximately 6' in length by 15' in widthjust landward of the edge of coastal wetlands. The uncovered deck would then lead onto an irregular shaped covered platform, ranging from approximately 12' to 20' in length by 18'to 24' in width, which would be located over open water. An access ramp would lead onto a new main floating dock, measuring approximately 108' in length by 6' in width that would extend towards the AIW W, essentially in the same alignment as the access pier. The main floating dock would terminate onto the existing slightly rotated floating dock, measuring approximately 60' in length by 6' in width creating an "L-shaped" configuration towards the north at the existing northern piling to intersect the property's southern riparian corridor setback at a right angle. Based on the application, the existing force main is directly below this floating dock. Further, the application drawings depicts this existing floating dock is currently and would be continue to be located partially within the extension ofthe access channel to the private docking facility to the north, aforementioned. Three (3) floating finger piers, two (2) measuring approximately 35' in length by 3.5' in width and one (1), measuring approximately 25' in length by 3.5' in width, and approximately 34' between each ofthem would extend from the main floating dock towards Motts Creek. Two (2) tie pilings would be located between each of the finger piers to accommodate slips # 1 through #6. The application states that the remaining floating dock system would accommodate side -to dockage for slips #7 through # 12. A "floating deck", measuring approximately 15' in length by 6' in width would be located on the most landward end of these floating finger piers within slip # 1. The application states this area of Motts Creek is approximately 117' across to the edge of an existing oyster bar. The application states that the new marina would accommodate up to 12 permanent slips (See Sheet 5 of 9). Located approximately 150' from Summer Rest Road an additional access pier, measuring approximately 73' in length by 6' in width would extend over the coastal marsh from the northern side of the existing access pier into Motts Creek. The pier would terminate onto a partially covered platform, measuring approximately 20' in length by 14' in width, which the covered portion (20' x 9') would be located over open water (See Sheets 1 t1 1-16-0 et'plAnr Praiect CC lC CC �1 VV CC Narrative). 1 LUJ MAR 21 20'5 Bailey and Associates c/o Christopher Bailey- Grand View Community Marina Page 5 10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed marina docking facility construction would incorporate 2,106 sq. ft. of Estuarine Waters and Pubic Trust Area, which includes an area currently usurped by a section of the existing access pier and floating dock. The proposed new piers and uncovered platforms would shade approximately 635 sq. ft. of coastal wetlands, vegetated primarily with Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alternfora). The application states that the proposed docking facility would accommodate up toll slips for mixed type vessels ranging from 16' to 30' in length. The proposed excavation would impact approximately 5,334 sq. ft. of shallow bottom area through the use of mechanical dredging, resulting in the removal of approximately 593 cubic yards (CY) of material. It appears the proposed excavation and structures were designed to avoid the NEI. The application states the NEI ranges from 3.1' to 4.2' below the substrate/mud within the project area. Water depth in the location of the NEI ranges from approximately-5' to -11' @ MLW. The vessel use of the proposed marina could potentially cause additional erosion within the NEI due to propeller wash, and could expose the NEI to potential damage. The application states that prior to the construction, a field marking of the NEI would be performed by a professional utilities location company to assure this separation. Based on the submitted drawings, the proposed pilings for the associated structures would range in distance from 10' to 15' to the existing force main. It also appears that a portion of the new marina docking facility would be located within an easement from the State to the Town of Wrightsville Beach for the existing sewer force main. The disposal of the material would impact approximately 13,068 sq. ft. of highground, which would be located onto an existing spoil island approximately 0.4 miles south of the project site at the confluence of the AIWW and Motts Channel (USACE Disposal Site No. 0248). The proposed marina structures would extend approximately 125' into a waterbody, which measures approximately 512' across (AIWW). The proposed platform into Motts Creek would extend approximately 10' into a waterbody measuring 50' across, which all structures would conform with the 1/4 width of the waterbody. The proposed marina docking facility appears to meet the required 80' setback from the USACE AIWW federal channel. Based on the provided drawings, the southern portion of the proposed marina docking facility would not encroach into the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT)150' right-of-way from US Hwy 74/76. The proposed marina docking facility would not encroach into the adjacent 15' riparian corridor setback requirement to the south of the project, which was established in the application under State Permit No. 84-01. As stated, the referenced drawings to State Permit No. 84-01 for the existing facility on the property indicated that the northern riparian corridor line was measured from the centerline of the Motts Creek channel. The proposed marina docking facility would be located outside the footprint of the previously authorized docking facility under State Permit No. 84- 01. The drawings for State Permit No. 13-86, which was issued to Consolidated Ventures Corporation on the same property for a 10 (ten) slip docking facility, did not locate a northern riparian line. Due to the peculiar shoreline configurations in this area of Motts Creek and the AIWW a traditional perpendicular alignment could not be achieved for a riparian corridor and associated setback. It appears that the intent of the previously authorized docking facilities for this property was to prevent structures within the established access channel for the existing docking facilities along Summer Rest Road and the AIWW. Rules 15A NCAC 07H.0208(b) Specific Use Standards (6)(I) states: "When shoreline configuration is such that a perpendicular alignment cannot be achieved, the pier shall be aligned to meet the intent of this Rule to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the Division of Coastal Management". The application package for State Permit No. 174-00, which was issued on November 14, 2000, and was then renewed and modified on January 19, 2006 to the adjacent property owner to the north at the time (Smith), for the existing private docking facility and associated boat basin and access channel, contained a notarized authorization from the Summer Rest Landing Yacht Club Owners Association, Inc., which was the adjacent riparian property owner to the north, which allowed Smith's facility to extend the into the adjacent riparian corridor. RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- 1vHD o^'-a Y Bailey and Associates c/o Christopher Bailey- Grand View Community Marina Page 6 Based on the proximity of this proposed marina docking facility to the existing private docking facilities to the north along Summer Rest Road, which connect directly to the AIW W via an access channel at the mouth of Motts Creek, and the NC WRC public boat ramp at Wrightsville Beach, the proposed marina docking facility could potentially impede and congest the traditional navigation in the area of the AIW W. During the busy summer months, this area of the AIW W can be very congested due to larger vessels sitting idle waiting for the drawbridge to open and boaters trying to launch and retrieve smaller vessels at the NCWRC public boat ramp located at Wrightsville Beach. It should be noted that condition 2 to State Permit No. 13-86 which was issued to Consolidated Ventures Corporation on the same property for a 10 (ten) slip docking facility, addresses the traditional navigation of this area, which states: "Traditional navigation to the AIWW from private dockage to the northwest along Summer Rest Road shall not be impeded by this project or its later use. A fairway of reasonable width in water depths of 4' MLW or greater must be maintained to comply with the terms of this condition". As stated, the adjacent docking facility to the north was authorized a boat basin and access channel to the AIW W through State Permit No. 174-00, which was issued to the previous property owner (B. Smith) authorized a final project depth of -6.0' at MLW. Minor increases in turbidity should be expected during the construction; however no long term adverse impacts are anticipated. RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- MHD CITY Submitted by: Robb L. Mairs Date: 3/15/2016 Office: Wilmington CAMA Major Permit Application Project Narrative Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina February 18, 2016 Bailey and Associates, Inc., Applicant Land Management Group (LMG) Inc., Agent Existing Conditions Bailey and Associates Inc., is the owner of New Hanover County parcel R05714-004-012-000. The property is located at 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, just north of the Wrightsville Beach Bridge. The property abuts Motts Creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) with riparian access to Motts Creek on the northern side of the property and to the AIWW at the eastern end of the property. There are 476-Ift of shoreline along normal high water, as flagged by LMG, within the deeded property boundaries. Upland portions of the property are located within the City of Wilmington. Riparian areas below mean high water are within the jurisdiction of New Hanover County. The property currently contains a 652-ft long fixed pier which accesses a 60-ft long floating dock (inside dimension) with 2 boat slips parallel to the AIWW (CAMA Permit 84-01). The existing floating dock is located approximately 12' landward of the quarter waterbody setback, which is more restrictive than the AIWW's 80' structure setback in this location. Deeded property boundaries for the parcel include a mean low water and a mean high water line surveyed at the time of recordation in 1984. Since the low water line was shown on the 1984 survey, a search for any submerged land claims was conducted to determine whether the applicant or any adjacent parcel had a legal submerged land claim. The NCDEQ, Division of Marine Fisheries, database for "Submerged Land Claims Recognized under NCGS 113-205" was reviewed. Neither the subject property nor the directly adjacent northern property were shown to have any recognized submerged land claims. More recent mean high water, normal high water, and mean low water contours are provided in the application materials in addition to the deeded boundaries (which are provided for reference only). The AIWW along the property is designated by the NC Environmental Management Commission (EMC) as SB waters (Index # 18-87-24). The property is located across the AIWW from the public boat ramp at Wrightsville Beach. No waters adjacent to the property are mapped as Primary Nursery Area (PNlRand the adjacent waters are closed to shellfishing for human consumption. ' ` E C E I v E D MAR 2 1 2016 Grand View Community Boating Facility, Bailey and Associates, Inc. CAMA Major Permit Application, Project Narrative, February 18, 2016 DCM-MIdfAEQJfY 1 DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 z% A portion of the Northeast Interceptor (NEI) sewer line (from the Town of Wrightsville Beach) is buried within the riparian corridor of this property. The existing fixed pier and the floating dock cross over the buried line, with existing pilings avoiding the line. The location of the NEI was surveyed on 12/10/2007 by Johnnie Williams Land Surveying PC. Since no surveyed location or easement was available from the Town of Wrightsville Beach, a professional utility location service was used to locate and resurvey the line in 8/2015 to ensure planned pilings and dredging will avoid the line. Previous CAMA Permits and Applications CAMA Permit 13-86 was issued to Consolidated Ventures for this parcel in November 1986 and authorized a ten -slip dock with dredging. Those structures were not fully constructed, and CAMA Permit 84-01 was issued to CGRS Enterprises, LLC on 7/3/2001 for construction of a fixed access pier and floating dock. CAMA Permit 84-01 was renewed until 12/31/2006 and transferred to Bailey and Associates, Inc. on 5/4/2006. Upon purchase of the property, Bailey and Associates initiated plans for expansion of the existing dock with a proposed layout similar to that approved by CAMA Permit 13-86. A minor modification of the permit for a slight southern realignment of the pier was approved on 5/27/2008 while plans for expansion of the dock system were developed. A Major Modification request for the expansion was submitted in 2010 and placed on hold. The CAMA Major Permit application submitted in 6/2015 resumed permitting efforts, as does this current permit application. Proposed Project Bailey and Associates, Inc. is proposing to expand the existing docking facility to provide a total of 12 slips, ranging between 25' and 30' in size. Six of the slips, those on the outside of the "t" head and floating dock spine, would provide side -to dockage. All slips would serve residential units within the Grand View mixed - use development located at 7205 Wrightsville Avenue (the former "Babies Hospital", New Hanover County parcel R05714-002-003-000). The residential component of the mixed -use redevelopment will provide 111 residential units. The proposed boat slips are within walking distance of the residential units, and no parking at the waterfront parcel will be necessary. No upland work is proposed in this application. The existing floating dock will be re -used or replaced in its current dimensions. The floating dock will be rotated at the existing northern piling to intersect the property's southern riparian corridor setback at a right angle. One hundred eleven (111) feet of the existing fixed pier will be removed to allow for expansion of the floating dock system. A 108.8-Ift floating dock will be placed perpendicular to the AIWW and will connect to the rotated "t" dock. Three new finger piers will be constructed: one 25-ft in length and two 35-ft in length. The resulting floating dock system will provide: one 25' slip; five 35' slips; and six side -to slips approximately Grand View Community Boating Facility, Bailey and Asst�s, I V E D CAMA Major Permit Application, Project Narrative, Febru 115�� 2 MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, Nd FEB 18 20161 DC�l-MHDCTY ERM 25' in size. Floating docks will be accessed by a ramp from the existing fixed pier, and pilings will be installed to secure the floating docks and for boat mooring purposes. All structures would remain outside of the right-of-way identified by NCDOT. A fixed platform is also proposed at the end of the fixed pier. The platform would be 456.5 sq.ft. in size, with 360 sq.ft. roofed and 96.5 sq.ft. open deck over coastal marsh. A 9' x 14' fixed gazebo with a 5' x 20' deck is proposed on Molts Creek and would be accessed by a new fixed pier extending 73' from the existing fixed pier. A hydrographic survey was completed by TI Coastal in September 2014. Depths from a February 2007 Gahagan & Bryant survey (as shown on a February 2009 Maritech Dredging, LLC plan used in a previous CAMA application) are included for the southem-most portion of the riparian corridor. Water depths within the project area near the AIWW currently range between -0.75' MLW to -9' MLW. Dredging to 4' MLW is proposed only along the western half of the proposed floating dock system where current depths are 4' MLW or less. The dredging area is designed to remain 10' from the surveyed outer edge of the coastal wetlands. The dredge area would total 5,334 sq.ft., and the dredge volume is anticipated to be approximately 593 cy. The applicant proposes to use a bucket -to -barge operation and dispose of the material on an existing spoil disposal site owned by Shore Acres, Inc. and located on the AIWW approximately 0.5 mile south of the project area. Permission for the use of this disposal site has been requested and a copy of that approval is enclosed. No fuel or maintenance services would be provided, and no overnight or live-aboards would be allowed by the rental agreement and/or community rules and restrictions. Seapath Yacht Club provides a pump -out and is located on Harbor Island (Wrightsville Beach) less than 1 mile by water from the project site. The piling and dredging plans have been designed to avoid the surveyed position of the buried force main by a minimum of 15 feet. In addition, prior to construction, a field marking of the force main will be pEr1(.®C E I V E D by a professional utilities location company to assure this separation. MAR 21 2016 On 11/14/14, a request (copy enclosed) was made to the Town of Wrightsville Beach for a reccfXo& fA H d CITY the "Easement" between the State of North Carolina and the Town or, in lieu of such, the recording information from the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office along with other maps, surveys and other information relating to the "Easement" for the NEI sewer line. As of today, there has been no response to this public records request. Grand View Community Boating Facility, Bailey and Associates, Inc. CAMA Major Permit Application, Project Narrative, February 18, 2016 3 DCM WECEIVED ILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 20I6 TO WILMINGTON �S titer �Q F'9S TjyO ,00 O US HWY 76 WRIGNTSVILE AVE � LMG p LAND MANAGCMENTGAODPwc Environmental Consultants 3805 Wnghteville Ave., Suite 15 Wilmington, North Caroline 28403 Telephone. 91 G452-0001 P� �0 0; S I T E 5 /0 ��jcyTS�l �F FF�cy RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- RVJD CriY CAMA Major Permit Application Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Site Location RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, FEB 18 2016 1/6/2016 NTS 02-14-045 twn By: Figure: McKim and Creed 1 Of 9 DCM MP-7 APPLICATION for Major Development Permit (last revised 12127/06) North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 1. Primary Applicant Landowner Information Business Name Bailey And Associates, Inc. Project Name (if applicable) Grand View Community Boating Facility Applicant 1: First Name clo Mr. Chris MI Last Name Bailey Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name if additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed. Mailing Address P.O. Box PO Box 400 City Jacksonville State NC ZIP 28541 Country USA Phone No. 910-346-8443 ext. FAX No. 910-346-8637 Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP Email cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz 2. AgentContractor Information Business Name Land Management Group, Inc. Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name Steve Morrison Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name Laura Stasavich Mailing Address PO Box City State 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15 Wilmington INC ZIP Phone No. 1 Phone No. 2 28403 910 - 452 - 0001 ext. ext. FAX No. Contractor # 910 452 0060 Street Address (d different from above) City State ZIP Email smordson@lmgroup.net Itasavich@lmgroup.net f r— <Form continues on back> MAR 2 1 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, pCM- ^4"Hr) r -"! FEB 18 2011 252.808.2808 :: 1.888.4RCUAST :: www. nccoastal management. net Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 5) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit 3. Project Location County (can be multiple) Street Address State Rd. # New Hanover 202 Summer Rest Road S.R. 1417 Subdivision Name City Slate Zip N/A- will serve Grand View residential units Wilmington NC 28403 - Phone No. Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list) ext. N/A, I I , a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project C z �*&v Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Motts Creek c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site. ®Natural []Manmade ❑Unknown AIWW e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed SYes ❑No work falls within. City of Wilmington (above MHW) and New Hanover County (below MHW) 4. Site Description a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.) 476 feet along NHW 0.85 acres per NHC GIS data c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or N/A NWL (normal water level) (If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) Upland area — 2' [@NHW or ❑NWL e. Vegetation on tract Area below NHW includes coastal marsh species such as Spartina alterniflora, Distichlis spicata, Limonium carolinianum, Spartina patens, and Salicornia depressa. Upland on the property is largely vegetated by Morelia cerifera. f. Man-made features and uses now on tract Approximately 1271ft of bulkhead; 6' x 652' fixed access pier; ramp; 6' x 66' floating dock providing two boat slips. g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adfacent to the proposed project site. Adjacent uses to the north are residential. Adjacent uses to the west, along Wrightsville Ave, are largely commercial. h. How does local government zone the tract? I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? City of Wilmington zones upland as 0&1-1 (Office and (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) Institutional 1). New Hanover County zones area below SYes []No ❑NA MHW as B-1 Business (GIS data). j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes [@No k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes SNo ❑NA If yes, by whom? I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does if involve a ❑Yes SNo ❑NA National Register listed or eligible property? DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCM- MHD CITY FFR 19 2016, 252-808-2808 :: 9.888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement. net Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 5) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit <Form continues on next page> m. (1) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes []No (ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes [:]No (iii) If yes to either (i) or (u) above, has a delineation been conducted? ®Yea []No (Attach documentation, if available) n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. Work requested in this application does not require treatment of wastewater, but the property is served by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. Work requested in this application does not require drinking water, but the property is served by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems. There are no existing stormwater management or treatment systems on site. Existing development is pervious decking. S. Activities and Impacts a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Commercial ❑PubliclGovernment ®Private/Community b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete. Purpose is to expand the existing docking facilities to provide six boat slips 25' and 35' in size, and 168 Ift of side -to dockage for approximately six 25' slips. All boat slips would serve the residential component of the Grand View project currently under construction at 7205 Wrightsville Avenue. Slips would be available for use by residents and would be used for recreational boating. c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type of equipment and where it is to be stored. Installation of new floating docks and mooring pilings would be done with standard wash -in piling rig. Proposed dredging would be "bucket to barge" with material dewatered on the barge before placement in an approved spoil disposal area. d. List all development activities you propose. Along the ANVW -- construction of new floating dock and 3 finger piers to provide 6 boat slips 25' to 3' in size, and 168 Ift of side -to dockage for 6 slips 25' in size. Construction of one fixed platform, partially roofed. Dredging within 5,334 sq.ft. of public trust bottom to final depth of 4 MLW. Majority of existing fixed pier to remain. Along Motts Creek- new fixed pier and partially roofed fixed platform. No upland development is proposed. e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? No upland disturbance, Dredging below NHW — 5,334 Sq.Ft or []Acres g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public acoessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA that the public has established use of? h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state. No direct discharges to waters of the state are proposed. I. Will wastewater or stormwaler be discharged into a wetland? .❑,Yes ®No ❑NA RM ) If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ®NA j. Is there any mitigation proposed? MAR 21 2016❑Yea ®No DNA RECEIVED If yes, attach a mitigation proposal. DCM WILMINGTO I, NC 252.808-2808 :: 1-888.4RCOAST :: www.nccoastaimanagement.net Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 5) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit <Form continues on back> 6. Additional Information In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application package to be complete. Items (a) — (0 are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required items below. a. A project narrative. b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish between work completed and proposed. c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties. e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management. Name John and Eliza Blackwell, LLC (206 Summer Rest Rd. to the north) Phone No. Address 203 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC 28405 Name NC DOT clo Mr. Stoney Mathis, PE (US 74/76 to the south) Phone No. Address 5501 Barbados Blvd., Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Name Phone No. Address g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. CAMA Permit No. 13-06, Consolidated Ventures Corp., 11/19/86. CAMA Permit No. 84-01, CGRS Enterprises, LLC, 7/3101. Modification on 5/27/08. h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable. I. Wetland delineation, if necessary. j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner) k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. 1 7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land I I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project. RECEIVED I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. Date _February 18, 2016 Print Name Land Management Group, Inc., agent MAR 21 2016 Signature , e�ycrrtL+rt�/4r. DCM- MHd CITY Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project. ®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts ❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 2015 252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastaimanagament.net Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 5) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit ®DCM MP-4 Structures Information RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 252.808.2808 :: 1-888.4RCOAST :: www. nccoasta l management. net Form DCM MP-2 EXCAVATION and FILL (Except for bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet. Access Other Channel Canal Boat Basin Boat Ramp Rock Groin Rock (excluding (NLW or Breakwater shoreline NWL) stabilization Length N/A N/A Irregular. N/A N/A N/A N/A Total Area = Width N/A N/A 5,334 sq.ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A Avg. Existing N/A N/A -1.0' MLW N/A NA NA N/A Depth Final Project N/A N/A -4' MLW N/A NA NA N/A Depth 1. EXCAVATION a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in cubic yards. Approximately 593 cy (using 2007 and 2014 survey depths) c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected. ❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB ❑WL ®None (ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas: N/A 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area. Spoil disposal island on AIWW approx. 0.4-mile south of site. Shores Acres Co. property (R06300-002-003-000) behind Corps' AIWW_DA_0248. c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area? Dyes ENo ❑NA (it) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected. ❑CW []SAV ❑SB OWL ENone (ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas: ❑This section not applicable Bottom sediments of AIWW; grain size anticipated to be primarily sand. d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards. None. RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- MHD CiTy []This section not applicable b. Dimensions of disposal area. Area within Shore Acres Co. parcel R06300-002-003-000 of approx. 0.3-acres. d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA (it) If yes, where? Anticipate future requests for use of same disposal area. f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water? []Yes ENo ❑NA (ii) if yes, how much water area is affected? N/A RECEIvEu DCM WILMINGTON, NC 252.808.2808 :: 1-888.4RCOAST :: www.necoastaimanagement.net revised: 12/26/ W Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 3) N/A ❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater/Sill ❑Other Width: _ c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL: e. Type of stabilization material: f. (1) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months? ❑Yes ❑No DNA (ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount information. g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. h. Type of fill material. Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap _ p ��-` Efv Breakwater/Sill _ Other _ R ED i. Source of fill material. MAR 2 1 2016 ncM- MHD CITY 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ®This section not applicable (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. (1) Will fill material be brought to the site? ❑Yes ❑No DNA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), If yes, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the (ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water _ number of square feet affected. (iii) Dimensions of fill area ❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB IN) Purpose of fill OWL ❑None (ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas: 5. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? No excavation or fill is proposed above MHW or NHW. c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? ❑Yes ®No DNA (ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. N/A February 18, 2016 Date Grand View Community Boating Facility b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? Bucket to barge excavation, small excavator, piling rig. d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? [-]Yes ®No DNA III) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. No fringing wetlands will be impacted at spoil disposal site - existing access path available. Project Name RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 7016 252.808.2808 :: 1-868-4RCOAST :: w_ww.nccoastalmanagement. net revised: 12126/06 Form DCM MP-2 (Excavation and Fill, Page 3 of 3) Bailey and Associates, Inc. Applliicaannt Name d a;art f LMCr/N!. Applicant Signature RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM- MHD C, DCM WILMINGTON, NC FED 16 2016 252-808.2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastaimanagement.net revised: 12/26/06 Form DCM MP-4 STRUCTURES (Construction within Public Trust Areas) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information. 1. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA CHARACTERISTICS a. (1) Is the docking facility/marina: ❑Commercial ❑Public/Government ®Private/Community ❑This section not applicable b. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public? ❑Yes ONO c. (i) Dock(s) and/or pier(s) d. (i) Are Finger Piers included? ®Yes []No (ii) Number Please see attached MP-4 supplement If yes: (iii) Length Please see attached MP-4 supplement III) Number Please see attached MP-4 supplement IN) Width Please see attached MP-4 supplement (iii) Length Please see attached MP-4 supplement (v) Floating ®Yes ❑No (iv) Width Please see attached MP-4 supplement (v) Floating ®Yes ❑No e. (i) Are Platforms included? ®Yes ❑No f. (i) Are Boatlifts included? ❑Yes ONO If yes: If yes: III) Number Please see attached MP-4 supplement (ii) Number N/A (iii) Length Please see attached MP-4 supplement (iii) Length N/A (iv) Width Please see attached MP-4 supplement (iv) Width N/A (v) Floating []Yes ONO Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions. g. (i) Number of slips proposed h. Check all the types of services to be provided. 6 with 168 Ift of side -to dockage (approx 12 total) ❑ Full service, including travel lift and/or rail, repair or (ii) Number of slips existing maintenance service ❑ Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies 2 ® Dockage ("wet slips") only, number of slips: 12 ❑ Dry storage; number of boats: ❑ Boat ramp(s); number of boat ramps: ❑ Other, please describe: i. Check the proposed type of siting: ❑ Land cut and access channel ®Open water; dredging for basin and/or channel ❑Open water; no dredging required ❑Other; please describe: k. Typical boat length: 16' to 30' m. (i) Will the facility have tie pilings? ®Yes ❑No (ii) If yes number of tie pilings? 9 j. Describe the typical boats to be served (e.g., open runabout, charter boats, sail boats, mixed types). mixed vessel types I. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public? []Yes ONO RECENED MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 W15 252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.necoastaimanagement.net kD C r a revised: 12/27/06 Form DCM MP-4 (Structures, Page 2 of 4) 2. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS [I This section not applicable a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project. ❑ Office Toilets ❑ Toilets for patrons; Number: ; Location: ❑ Showers ❑ Boatholding tank pumpout: Give type and location: b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater. No treatment for sanitary wastewater will be needed. Bathrooms are available within walking distance at associated residential units, and facility will have a no overboard discharge policy. Pumpout is available at Seapath Yacht Club located on Harbor Island, Wrightsville Beach, approximately 0.9 miles via boat from the site. c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and trash. Trash cans will be located on the upland portion of the property near Summer Rest Road. d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled? A no overboard discharge policy will be enforced through the slip rental agreement and/or community rules and restrictions. e. (i) Give the location and number of "No Sewage Discharge" signs proposed. 1- on proposed floating dock. (ii) Give the location and number of "Pumpout Available" signs proposed. One sign indicating nearest public pumpout (Seapath Yacht Club) will be posted on the fixed access pier. f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, sandblasting waste and petroleum products. No maintenance or fueling services will be offered. g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of? No maintenance services will be offered or allowed. h. Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" signs proposed. None i. Give the location of fuel -handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality. No fuel services are proposed. j. What will be the marina policy on overnight and live -aboard dockage? No overnight or live-aboards will be allowed and will be enforced through rental agreement and/or community rules and restrictions. k. Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing? Proposed dredging will be in open water to a depth of -4' MLW which will not exceed depths within the ooWing AIWW. ' MAR 21 2016 I. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina, what types of services are currently provided? Expansion of existing two slip dock with no services. nrnn_ nnNn G1TY RECEIVED DCMC WILMINGTON, NC 252.808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.necoastaimanagement.net ❑ 1 &A06 Form DCM MP-4 (structures, Page 3 of 4) m. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area? ❑Yes ONO n. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area? ❑Yes ONO o. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected. ❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB OWL ®None p. Is the proposed marina/docking facility located within or within close proximity to any shellfish leases? []Yes ONO If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder(s), and give the proximity to the lease. N/A 13. BOATHOUSE (including covered lifts) ®This section not applicable a. (1) Is the boathouse structure(s): ❑Commercial ❑Public/Governmenl ❑Private/Community (ii) Number (Ili) Length (iv) Width Note: Roofed areas are caiculated from dripfine dimensions. 14. GROIN (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc. If a rock groin, use MP-Z Excavation and Fill.) ®This section not applicable a. (i) Number (III Length (III) Width 15. BREAKWATER (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc.) ®This section not applicable I a. Length c. Maximum distance beyond NHW, NWL or wetlands b. Average distance from NHW, NWL, or wetlands B. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS []This section not applicable a. Is the structure(s): ❑Commercial ❑PublictGovernment ®Private/Community C. Distance to be placed beyond shoreline Tie piles range from approximately 35' to 138' from waterward edge of marsh. Note: This should be measured from marsh edge, if present. e. Arc of the swing N/A 7. GENERAL b. Number 9 mooring pilings d. Description of buoy (color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.) No buoys- tie pilings within slips #1 through ill RECC.. 1 fV,: RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM WILMINGTON, NC DGM lei r 1n n1T1 1i FED .L('3 901U 252-808.2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastaimanagement.net revised: 12/27/06 Form DCM MP-4 (Structures, Page 4 of 4) a. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent riparian property lines 17' to the southern riparian corridor limit 164' to northern riparian corrdior limit Note: For buoy or mooring piling, use arc of swing including length ofvesseL c. Width of water body 508' along existing Pier to bulkhead on eastern side AIWW e. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? []Yes ®No ❑NA (ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. N/A b. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent docking facilities. —158' to Blackwell dock to the north d. Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL Existing depths range from -1.0' MLW to -11' MLW within proposed slips. 18. OTHER ❑This section not applicable a. Give complete description: February 18, 2016 Dale Grand View Community Boating Facility Project Name Bailey and Associates, Inc. Applicant Name prcant Signature R E C E I V LL:'.) MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 2016 252-808-2808::1.888.4RCOAST:: www.nccoastaimanagement.net Dli M- MHOC'(TY revised: 12/27/06 CAMA Major Permit Application Grand View Community Boating Facility, Wilmington, NC MP-4 Supplement 1. Docking Facility/Marina Characteristics c. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) Existing Fixed Access Pier 540' x 6' to remain with 8' x 6' angled pier extension to be added. All other existing docks to be removed, except existing "t" dock will be reused. Proposed docks and fingers as listed in tables below. Structure Length (ft) Width (ft) Floating Dock 108 6 Floating Dock 60 6 Fixed Pier 73 6 d. Are Finger Piers Included? Quantity Length (ft) Width (ft) 1 25 3.5 3 35 3.5 e. Are Platforms Included? Quantity Length ft Width ft Platform irregular shape Platform 20 14 floating dock spine floating "t' fixed pier (Motts Creek) floating floating 456.5 sqft (360 sq.ft. covered, 96.5 sq.ft. open deck) Motts Creek- 20' x9' gazebo and 20' x 5' open deck RECEIVE® RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC MAR 21 2016 FEB 18 2016 Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 15, 2016 Mr. Steve Morrison c/o Land Management Group, Inc. 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Dear Mr. Morrison: PAT MCCRORY Govemor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secremry BRAXTON DAVIS Dtrt r The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application, acting as agent for Mr. Chris Bailey with Bailey and Associates, Inc. for the proposed development located at 202 Summer Rest Road, adjacent to Motts Creek and the AIWW, in Wilmington, New Hanover County. It was received as complete on February 29, 2016 and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is May 15, 2016. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day. If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from February 29, 2016 you may request a meeting with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project. Such a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and shall include the property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you will find a 'Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right -of --way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application. A field report has been prepared and is in the process of being circulated to the various state and federal review agencies for their comments. If additional information is required based on this review, the agencies may contact you directly. A airs Field Representative Wilmington District Office N.C. Division of Coastal Management cc: Doug Huggett, DCM-MHC, Heather Coats, DCM-WiRO Tyler Cmmbley, USACE Chris O'Keefe, NH Co. RECEIVED Kathryn Thurston, City of Wilmington Chris Bailey, Applicant �i NothingCompares-7-- MAR 21 2016 State of North Carolina I EaYiroomental Quality I Coastal Management A 127 cmduaJ Drive Fad., Wllmini;M NC 28405 DC�'f— 1AND CITY 910-796-7215 NOTI(01$1704 r!AMA PERMIT APPLIED FOR PROJECT: dod to M .. . ,Chris Bailey PO Box 400 Jacksonville, NC28541 Agent: Steve Morrison, ff ent 11 THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW: NC Div. of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Robb Mairs, Field epresen a ive 910-796-7423 191M ass-nnni AGENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION Name of Property Owner Requesting Permit: Bailey and Associates. Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400 Jacksonville, NC 28541 Phone Number: 910-346-8443 Email Address: cwbailey@baileyassociates.biz I certify that I have authorized Land Management Group, 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: Grand View Community Boating Facility at my property located at 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC , in New Hanover County. I 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. Information: 11 `S p Print br Type Title 7- ZZ / Date This certification is valid through _Z__ l ZZ I I' RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 2 9 2016 RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- P PE" C.' +'Y M LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP nw- Environmental Consultants February 18, 2016 John and Eliza Blackwell 230 N Elm Street Suite 2000 Greensboro, NC 27401 RE: Application for CAMA Major Permit Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Dear Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell, This letter serves to notify you of proposed modifications to the existing dock located at 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC. You previously received notification of a CAMA Major Permit application submitted to the NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM) in June 2015. The enclosed application package is being resubmitted due to revisions to the proposed dock expansion. Bailey and Associates, Inc. is currently requesting fewer slips, all to be located outside the right-of-way identified by NCDOT, and a reduced dredging footprint to a depth of 4' mean low water. Modifications to the existing structure would expand the docking facilities from two boat slips to twelve (12) boat slips, 25' to 35' in length. As an adjacent riparian property owner to the property, you are required by the permit application process to be notified. A copy of the CAMA permit application (narrative, application forms and figures) as it has been accepted by the NC DCM is enclosed. If you have any comments on the project, they can be directed to Mr. Robb Mairs, NC DCM,127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC, 28405 or 910-796-7423. No comment within 30-days of receipt of this package indicates no objection. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the enclosed materials and can be reached at 910-452-0001. Sincerely, Steve Morrison Environmental Consultant cc: Mr. Robb Mairs, NC DCM RECEIVE MAR 2 1 2016 DCM- MHD CV T Y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC www.lmgroup.net • info@lmgroup.net - Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 - P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 to LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP nw- Environmental Consultants February 18, 2016 NC Department of Transportation c/o Mr. Stoney Mathis, P.E. 5501 Barbados Blvd. Castle Hayne, NC 28429 RE: Application for CAMA Major Permit Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Dear Mr, Mathis, This letter serves to notify you of proposed modifications to the existing dock located at 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC. You previously received notification of a CAMA Major Permit application submitted to the NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM) in June 2015. The enclosed application package is being resubmitted due to revisions to the proposed dock expansion. Bailey and Associates, Inc. is currently requesting fewer slips, all to be located outside the right-of-way identified by NCDOT, and a reduced dredging footprint to a depth of 4' mean low water. Modifications to the existing structure would expand the docking facilities from two boat slips to twelve (12) boat slips, 25' to 35' in length. As an adjacent riparian property owner to the property, you are required by the permit application process to be notified. A copy of the CAMA permit application (narrative, application forms and figures) as it has been accepted by the NC DCM is enclosed. If you have any comments on the project, they can be directed to Mr. Robb Mairs, NC DCM,127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC, 28405 or 910-796-7423. No comment within 30-days of receipt of this package indicates no objection. I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the enclosed materials and can be reached at 910-452-0001. Sincerely, G!�a "^' Steve Momson Environmental Consultant cc: Mr. Robb Mairs, NC DCM RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC www.lmgroup.net - info@lmgroup.net - Phone: 910.452.0001 - Fax: 910.452.0060 FEB 18 2016 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 - P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 Z II0138I11II IM 11IN I 1 FOR REGISTRATION REGISTER OF DEEDS REBECCA P, SMITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY NC 20K JUN 02 01:31:65 PM BK:5031 9:1350-1353 FEE:S20.00 K REV STAMP 3 0.00 193ff HOME E WE PREPARED THE DEED IN THIS TRANSACTION, BUT WE MADE NO EXAMINATION OF TITLE AND WE EXPRESS NO OPINION ON TITLE TO THE PROPERTY. Prepared by: NANCY M. GUYTON, Attorney at Law 321 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Excise Tax: $950.00 TAX PARCEL No: R05714-004-012-000 R05714-004-019-000 Brief descri tion for the index: Summers Rest Road Tract NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED, made this 301h day of May, 2006 by and between, CGRS Enterprises, LLC herein, whether one or more, called GRANTORS, and Bailey and Associates, Inc., whose mailing address is P.O. Box 400, Jacksonville, NC 28540 herein, whether one or more, called GRANTEES. WITNESSETH THAT: THE GRANTORS, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable considerations to them in hand paid by the GRANTEES, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold, and by these presents do hereby bargain, sell and convey unto GRANTEES and their heirs, successors, and assigns forever, all that certain real property located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, described as follows: BEGINNING at an old iron rod which is located S 110 28' 88" E 29.04 feet from the centerline of SR #1417 Summer Rest Road and being North 150 feet from U.S. Hwy. 74 & 76 as shown on the plat of survey hereinafter referred to and running thence along and with the eastern line of Summer Rest Road, N 560 29' 18" E 82.10 MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC -DQ%1- �,ZHD CITY FEB 18 2016 A� L feet to a point in the eastern line of Summer Rest Road; thence along and with the low water line of Mott's Creek the following courses and distances; S 16° 56' 50" E 41.00 feet; S 60° 06' 10" E 23.10 feet; N 850 27' 07" E 42,63 feet; N 760 02' 55" E 33.79 feet; thence S 770 45' 03" E 29.25 feet; thence S 64° 50' 20" E 39.22 feet; thence S 430 40' 13" E 76.49 feet; thence S 530 43' 57" E 67.01 feet; thence S 42' 02' 25" E 98,92 feet; thence S 90 40' 26" E 59.23 feet; thence S 85' 34' 52" W 78.97 feet to a point; thence N 54" 02' 13" W 35.77 feet to an old iron pipe; thence N 540 02' 13" W 16.80 feet to an old right-of-way monument (disturbed); thence N 54° 02' 13" W 372.56 feet to an old iron rod, the point and place of BEGINNING as per map of survey for Summer Rest Associates prepared by Sherwin 0. Cribb, N.C. Registered Land Surveyor, #L-1099 dated October, 1984 to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description thereof. The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Deed Book 1938 Page 0761, of the New Hanover County Registry. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described property, together with all and singular, the rights, privileges, easements, tenements and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining unto the said GRANTEES, their heirs, successors, and assigns, in fee simple, forever. AND THE GRANTORS, for themselves, their heirs, successors and assigns, do covenant to and with the said GRANTEES, their heirs, successors, and assigns, that GRANTORS are seized in fee of the above granted and described property, that GRANTORS have good right to sell and convey the same in fee simple, that the same is free and clear from any and all restrictions, easements or encumbrances, and that GRANTORS will and their heirs, successors, and assigns will warrant and defend the title to the same against the lawful claims and demands of any and all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated. Title to the property hereinabove described is subject to the following exceptions: 1. All easements, rights of way and restrictions of record. 2. All governmental land use statutes, ordinances or regulations, including, zoning, building and subdivision regulations. 3. Ad valorem taxes for current and subsequent years. 4. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN WHICH LIES BELOW THE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE. R`CEiV L--J RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM WILMINGTON, NC D UM-' i'. Y X D`Z'4 1-17Y.. - FEB 18 wis IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said GRANTORS have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. CGRS Enterprises, LLC By: t�.7!��'G^ (SEAL) Charles N. Garrett, Member STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER I certify that the following person(s) personally appeared before me this day, and I have personal knowledge of the identity of the principal(s); each acknowledging to me that her or she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein/a, /nd in the capacity indicated: Charles N. Garrett, Jr.. Date:. �- (Official Seal) Print Name: i Notary Public My commission expires: - 2010 RECEIVED RECDVED MAR 21 2016 DCM WILMINGTON, NC �[":�. aG CITY .FEBy82016 REBECCA P. SMITH REGISTER OF DEEDS, NEW HANOVER 216 NORTH SECOND STREET WILMINGTON, NC 28401 iiii'fiiiisHiifl}iiiMNliii Yi4lti.?}illMfiV.YMM41Rwf wiifwwwiwl'Iff MYf Miiili Mi}iwFlil4liRif MMf}IiiMf NlitiiitliiN Filed For Registration: 06/02/2006 01:31:05 PM Book: RE 5031 Page: 1350-1353 Document No.: 2006031382 DEED 4 PGS $20.00 NC REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX: $950.00 Recorder: PHELPS, MICAH State of North Carolina, County of New Hanover YELLOW PROBATE SHEET iS A VITAL PART OF YOUR RECORDED DOCUMENT. PLEASE RETAIN WITH ORIGINAL DOCUMENT AND SUBMIT FOR RE-RECORDING. *2006031382* RECE MED 2006031382 MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 2016� DCM- �,'HD CITY SHANKLIN & NICHOLS, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 214 MARKET STREET POST OFFICE BOX 1 347 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1347 TELEPHONE (91 O) 762.9400-TELEFA%(91 0) 251-1773 E-MAIL: SHANKLAW@EARTHLINK.NET KENNETH A. SHANKLIN• BOARD CER TIMED SPECIAIJ fIN REAL PROPERTY LAW- RMIDEN9AL. BUSINESS. COMMERCIALAND INDUSTRIALTRANSACTONS November 14, 2014 _VIA EMAIL TO towens(i ,towb.ore AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Tim Owens Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach P.O. Box 626 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Re: Bailey and Associates, Inc. FIRST PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Our File No. 2014060.2 Dear Mr. Owens: MATTHEW A. NICHOLS** *-ALSO ADMRTED IN NEW YORK Pursuant to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, we request on behalf of our client, Bailey and Associates, Inc., that the following public records and materials be available for our inspection at a reasonable and convenient time within the next twenty (20) calendar days at the Town of Wrightsville Beach ("Town") Offices: 1. A recorded copy of that document entitled "Easement" between the State of North Carolina and the Town dated May 27, 1982, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", or in lieu thereof, the recording information from the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office (Deed Book and Page Number) for that instrument (hereinafter referred to as the "Easement"). 2. Any instruments, memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents that supplement, amend, modify or supersede the above -referenced Easement. 3. Any memoranda, correspondence, emails, maps, surveys, drawings, letters of understanding or refinement, or other documents related to the location, size, scope, length, width, depth and/or maintenance of the above - referenced Easement. RECEIVED MAR 21 2016. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCM- VMD CITY FEB 18 2016 Mr. Tim Owens Town Manager Town of Wrightsville Beach November 14, 2014 Page -2- Please consult with N.C. GEN. STAT. § 132-1 el. seq. regarding the scope and extent of the term "public records." We request the opportunity to copy any document or other responsive record either in written or electronic form for compliance with this public records request. If it is more convenient for you and the Town for us to make the copies ourselves or make arrangements for a third -party copy service to make the copies, please let us know and we will gladly arrange for the same. Also, we will gladly pay any reasonable administrative or copying charges associated with this request, and we ask that you please let us know in advance if there are any such charges associated with this public records request. With best regards, I remain Kenneth A. 5hankltn KAS/pcc Enclosure cc: John C. Wessell, III Town Attorney — via email and U.S. Mail Mr. Christopher W. Bailey RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 2016 DC !V41^.'HD CITY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA E A S E M E N T COUNTY OF NRW HANOVER I THIS EASCMENT, made and entered into this the „2 ir day of-,eZa,� -- 1992, by and between the STATE OF NORTH CAROLiNA, party of the first part, and the TOWN OF WRIGHTS- VILLE REACH, party of the second part; W 1 T N E S S E T H t THAT, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Adainiutration has Awi,orizcd and approved execution of this ii.:trumcnt for the purposos hero Ln set forth; and WHEREAS, Lhe execution of this instrument for and on bahalc of the State of North Carolina has haen duly approved Ly the Covornor and Council of State by resolution adopted aL a meeting held to the City cf Raleigh, North Carolina, on the 4th day of May, 1982; and NDEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually agreed to the terms of this casement as hereinafter set forth, NOW, THENEFORE, in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS paid by the party of the second part to the party of thu first part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the party of the first part does hereby glve, grant and convey to the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, the right, privilege and aaaeauint to sonstruct, iastall, improve, remove, replace, inspect, repair andmaintain a sanitary sever pipeline as follows: R E- C E IN E .` MAR 21 2016 K , �1�• . DD.., - i J Y OCM WECEIVED ILMINGTON, NC FtB i 8 201r� w A. BankE Channel subaquueusly for approximately 750 fenL alonq the south side of U. S. Highway 74 causeway and bridgp. i H. Hennans Crock on bent piles along the south side j rf the U. S. Highway 74 causeway and bridge for a distance II of approximately 124 fcct. i -C.---AIWW subagueously north of the U. S. 74-76 High - .way causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately 800 .tact.. i D. Bradley Creek subaqueously near the U. S. 74-76 llighway causeway and bridge for a distance of approximately 800 feet. The purpose of the easement is to provide the Town of Wrightsville Beach With a connection to the Northeast Uucrreptor Greater WilmingLou Area 201 Facilities Plan. See a Ltar:hnd drawinys •-ntitled "Sanitary Sewer Improvements forca Main, Town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina". It is understood and agreed that this conveyance is made sub,,.>ct to the cnnditiun that the party of the second part shall properly obtnin all necessary permits required by State and Federal law. Failure to obtain such permits in ' i a timely manner shall be deemed an abandonment of said easement, " TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid rights, privileges, and easement unto the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, for as long as said pipeline is utilized by the party of the second part, its successors and i assigns, for the purposes set forth herein, and no longer. IV TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the State of North Carolina has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by JAMES B. HUNT, JH., Governor, attested by THAD EUBE, Secretary of I State, and the Great Sual of the State of North Carolina hereto' '. affixed, by virtue of the power and authority aforesaid, as of the day and year first above written. Ri:C L 1 1rf L t� t RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC MAR 21 2016 FEB 18 2016 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BY ,'� C ,d Governor ATTEST: �c�J_ i ro Statf l APPROVED AS TO FORM: , RUFUS L. EDMISTEN Attorney General �I `1ent a i• t rnys�n RC ny Assistant Attorney Central I I REECENED MAR 21 2016 DCM- 54FID CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 201& -19 j SPATS OF 1lORTH CAROLINA NIINTY OF WAKE I, DEDORAH ANN GARGLES, a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that JAM R. HUNT, JR., Governor of the State of North Caroline, and THAD EUAE, Secretary of State of North Carolina, personally came before me this day and being by me duly sworn says each for himself that he knows the Crest Seal of the State of North Carolina and that tha seal affixed to thn foregoing instrument is the Great Seal of the State; that IMES R. HUNT, JR., Governor of said State, and THAD EORE, Secretary of State, subscribed their names thereto, all by virtue of a resolution of the Council of State: and that said instrument is the act and deed of the State of North Carolina. IN WITNESS WHERL•'OF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal, thls the r�i day of r Cr.� , 198 e Hy Commission Expireu: VEJ MAR 21 Z016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC DDAf1- f`PHD CI e Y FEB 18 201fr nr� r J S't KENNANS' 1 74 I_ CREEK .7.,>".�1"""' "— _ 'i --- e.cN N 5' -14 FORCE WIN 19`P. M. eM Y i n4e9cF r 11 M- We EL 2.0 {\\\ AR BELE MA RC 4LYL EL-1a \1 p -] SITE 1B1 pyE gE�jB'C_0 PPIL BITE '0' FOR 0 LE BENT 0ETA0.. P LA N PROFILE KENNANS CREEK CROSSING UCFTN or Ei C.wr10M a .V.A4C Mc4•+YL OF AUT[11I.L . 19e0 w.roe 4F{Cie.e O CONOlnom- 4P4 nm a.U. A. mre '.' dmauv r, SO BAOIXOUB �+�� 19` FORS NAlll NCILDLIFE BOAT RAMP 3 E _E_ `ANGIOR BIDCx -� •__ --_ .. E .—. E — ........--•++4���.-•4� c I. WANCHOR N=x srA eo-4ou � .. 1 U,S. 7q•7e, 11E.DE TRASKIMEM. BRIDGE PLAN A..IAW CROSSING W y 11. EL - 0r •rr9ez ccn•..errou 7� '.L i-AJ :1R •� ANCHOR -moo -13 19.2 PROFILE A.I WW CROSSING M1 leo ". 1• 1' v TIW' MEAN SITE 1 C' gp^ LtvEL .0.00 IA:CAr'.*AULF. LEACH OfTERCEPTOR •-Ile"AWYVOHOE]EN d AS]OMTE3• in.l,iroteN,N <, $heel 2 of 3 III IJ0 R E C E °vj L.•, MAR 21 2016 D%C1110- 1 rYv;" rAF-y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 18 203 0 I ', i.',..•-(4 DR/t!)L CY Citi F'It BRIDGV.�— .: nln•,.... .. - �C� I fA FMCE NAIN— yr0= ^y Y"1 �, L yNC110R OLOCi: v Sk arnrn,.SITE , BRADL.F.) CREEK CROSSING tOMW EL -PROF LE BRADLEY CREEK CROSSING I'.20P'N. 1••CO'v C&CA"11.e MATEMAt• ,," I, ,II SILT RETENTION AnLA.: AL':, k 1•'oi' 10 OACRFILL TRCNI:11 • l CA IUMOIA Cl.tt. VARIAD" ,+1 ?144' LGACE Q,OCE U4111 I4 ... 90 � N.TER CAORIC `J CONPI Pl'LLY ENCLOSE SILT RETENTIOII AREA. A'OY4 1110, POST OC ELEV. SECTION srz lI A A' KENNAN CK. PILE BENT _ A •:kAUF li 1• C FyrtK-LPTIIMiC �L ,UALT A'_ . LII'tTO OF F•UEAOIIECUS MISSINri ROO L.F. +.wc :f.^.0 0, CLASS - 14` t i I.P, IIALL JI. ot. IC" It. Y. YCITI-'TIIYLENE SOA-11 t 1;C AOA 1 I111j� 1T1`I GP MATF.O,AI„n. PRIPIRIId' ORGANIC S,LT NCT110N Of Er+c:,vrr1r1'1; LI AI:SNEL I. /JEiT1110 1)1 P 1':I OF E%CAVAT hIN: O • "• VLLIIME OF MATERIAL: 1,1;40 C. T. t C SPOIL DISPOSAL: SILT RETENTION AREAS LOCATED AS SHOWN, cI RECEi VED MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCM- ,R,�Hn CITY FEB 18 20111 t ! . a yy.• 1,f; "l. J ..• ':. V �f{ &HP.t.xL E.Y %RF.Cti Ht71Ot:.t: • s. �. �. .I.1-ICW-C N.41UI 1.0 --�n�. •.w �. `• 4 f91%T- T[j1;LflC Jp/_ tl runl.0 i . r) C. I..' ramcL Mn11J •s i Mil 101,011 Ir PRarl l i._UADLEY CREEK CROSS Q I' r Jo0 N1I•�7Lr •J . tit I'--LGY.' w T•!r-jtr:AL pi LE ibENT r.. "'- """ auMrrvou .. ovum• -r J IN-'m IJ kwimeurgF.VAMWrfou Nr SHEET:' a R --,) ��fr" t � MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCNl- MH. D Ci +Y FEB 18 ZO16 SITE - A BANKS CHANNEL SUSAOUEOUS CROSSING - TECHNICAL DATA- LENIRH OF AUOAOUEOUS CNC�SNG.-iSGLI1J2AN FEET PIPE u-E U CLASS: IA' CFPI BGLL :DINT EXCAVATION: TYPE MATERIALS: PRIMARILY SAND B SNf LL METHOD OF EXCAVATION: CLAMSHELL DEPTH OF EYCLVATION: 3'I WAIN CHANNEL) 5'JI AVERAGE FOR REMAINDER OF CROSSING. VOLUME OF MATERIAL: 000 CU, YOS. A SPOIL OISPOSIL: STOCK PILE UNDER WATER ADJACENT TO TRENCH EXCAVATION- U3C A_`. OACY.FILL MR PIPELINE 131IISTALLED, ,Aom tn BAN? CNANNEL [ - US HWY No. 74__ 4•ROJECT -`SFTE6 — TSVILLE BEACH ANCHOR SLOCX—f E 14FORCE MAIN '— STA. Hof74 (� ANCHOR BLOCK (I 0 PLAN � I � srn. 147.73 TOP BULKHEAD 7.56 HPt 1.80 1 ILA �EXIST. BULKHEAD \ —.F — ANCHOR BIDCR Ly g�g�µLIHV -2.70 ANCHOR 6LOCX �IA09,V`_OM i P" 14'FDRCE MAIN I PROFILE .,'F o�wli� A `� �• _HMV. - B,3.0P�I AN rq�y KXCAVATEG MATERIAL- IOW NORTH SIDE EXCAVATION. OF EXCA TION. ONFFIFyF�� USE TO BACKFBOTTOM -T TRENCH. EXIST. BOTTOM -FLEV. VARIABLE DATUAN 3E4 LEVEL FORCE MAIN -10 2 NOTE. SECTION "A" -'A" TR[NCNM[ Nf TNOA "Q 1N FlluM.[ TO SIT[ W-A I V r N: SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FORCE MAIN E.RA. PROJECT No. C-370565-01 TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH NORTH CAROLINA AE..T VON U." A AA,nnAr[%,..MATIRA o.LLrAM A Pu.. u,. NILNINATON..L. RECENED RECEIVED MAR. 21 2016 DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB g 8 2016 D^"tl"• f-TD CITY U SHORE ACRES COMPANY FACSIMILE FAX 912\231-1594 TELE 912 236-5644 TO: LMG Land Management Group, Inc. ATTEN: Laura Stasavich YOUR FAX NO: 910/452-0060 FROM: Lawrence B. Lee, President DATE: January 5, 2015 RE: APPROVAL OF PROJECT — Bailey and Assoc. Inc. USACE DA 0248 PAGES: 1 Your project is hereby approved. The rate for dumping on the proposed Shore Acres land is $3.00 a cubic yard. We assume you will get the required approval and permission from CAMA and the USACE. We understand that you are proposing to work with Tommy Wafters. If that changes please let us know. Good luck with your project and let us know if we can be of any further assistance. Zrence B. Lee President IVEJ MAR 21 2016 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, FEB 18 2016 r LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP nm Environmental Consultants February 29, 2016 Mr. Robb Mairs Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 Re: CAMA Major Permit Application Grand View Community Boating Facility, AIWW, New Hanover County Dear Robb, Oh behalf of Bailey and Associates, Inc., please find enclosed requested information which includes: (1) updated agent authorization form, (2) revised figures 2-8 and (3) a letter requesting withdrawal of the 6/2015 CAMA Major Permit application. Please let us know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, Steve Morrison Environmental Consultant Cc: Bailey and Associates, Inc. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 2 9 2016 RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM-1V'IHD CITY www.lmgroup.net - info@lmgroup.net - Phone: 910.452.0001 - Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 - P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 lc ' LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP me Environmental Consultants February 18, 2016 Mr. Robb Mairs Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 Re: CAMA Major Permit Application Grand View Community Boating Facility, AIWW, New Hanover County Dear Robb, On behalf of Bailey and Associates, Inc., please find enclosed a CAMA Major Permit application package for the above -referenced project. An application for this project was submitted and accepted as complete in June 2015. Following comments received during review of that application, the docking facility has been redesigned. The current application requests fewer slips and a reduced dredging footprint relative to previous designs and removes all structures from the right-of-way as described by NCDOT. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the enclosed application materials. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Steve Momson Environmental Consultant Encl: CAMA Major Permit application package $400 application fee check Cc: Bailey and Associates, Inc. RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM WILMINGTON, NC www.lmgroup.net • info@lmgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 �) 18 2016 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 • P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 ■ Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. A. g« t ■ Print your name and address on the reverse //t� X / ` Re 6- so that we can return the card to you. \ Nreaaee ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailplace, 8. IPdnted Name) C' Dexvery _ or on the front N space permits. M l UC 5 D l� „of o� �-( 1. 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RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) S O M1 u'1 C3 O O C3 r- ln ru -0 rr -0 0 I ATLMTA GA 30305 M1 — `n t Roe ede s 13.45 0 � ce.unae Fes V � o C3 (Edo emom ReWlree) O RWdgse DeYvery Fes r (Edornmera Reaatted) In N ToW POIANG a Fees Yn e E3 WitlM� M1 or Po Bor Na 22 slL 0406 03 Poebr Hon 03/02/2%6 Ns.'v -.... YK - VbFlaar V'Ifi IrJ1 2 151b r f�, DCM- MAJOR PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Sweyer/New Hanover/$400 #46556 DCM % DWQ % Development Type Fee 14300160143510009316256253 2430016024351000952341 1. Private, non-commercial development that does not involve the filling or excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: $250 100% $250 0% $0 II. Public or commercial development that does not involve the filling or excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: $400 100% $400 0% $0 III. For development that involves the filling and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands and/or open water areas, determine if A,B, C, r D below applies: III(A). Private, non-commercial development, if General Water Quality Certification No. 3490 See attached can be applied: $250 100% $250 0% $0 III(B). Public or commercial development, if General Water Quality Certification No. 3490 See attached can be applied: $400 100% $400 0% $0 III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No. 3490 (see attached) could be applied, but DCM staff determined that additional review and written DWQ concurrence is needed because of concerns related to water quality or aquatic life: $400 1 60% $240 40% $160 III(D). If General Water Quality Certification No. 3490 see attached cannot be applied: $400 60% $240 40% $160 IV. 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VAN DER VAART secretory Coastal Management ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 16, 2016 Advertising@starnewsonline.com 2 Pages Star News Legal Advertisement Section Post Office Box 840 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 Re: Major Public Notice for Bailey & Associates / New Hanover County Kyle & Heather: Please publish the attached Notice in the Friday, March 18, 2016 issue. BRAXTON DAVIS Director The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment to Shaun Simpson at the NC Division of Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by credit card to the attention of Luke Skiera, (Ref acct # 796-7215). Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Wilmington office. cc: Sincerely, Shaun K. Simpson Permitting Support & Customer Assistance Heather Coats - WiRO RECEIVED Doug Huggett -MHC Tyler Crumbley—USACE MAR 21 2016 Chris O'Keefe, NH Co. Michele Walker- DCM DCM- MHD CITY Nothing Compares. State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality [ Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 910-796-1215 NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) that the following application was submitted for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA: On February 29, 2016, Bailey and Associates, Inc. proposed to expand an existing docking facility at 202 Summer Rest Rd, adjacent to Molts Channel, the AIWW and Greenville Sound, in Wilmington, New Hanover County. A copy of the application can be examined or copied at the office of Robb Mairs, N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, (910-796-7423) during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to April 7, 2016 will be considered in making the permit decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in these matters will be provided upon written request. Nothing Compares.._ RECEIVED MAR 21 2016 DCM- NIFID CITY State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Ent., Wilmington, NC 29405 910-796-7215 III - / 1 �e*- 1 It 0 \`°mar -.• A A VAV A AA� / A_ tj 99 tbb Legend pp \ 01 2 MHW--•------ Creek Channel Line (2008 survey) Riparian Corridor limit MHW and MLW ------------ (per Deed) Riparian Corridor Setback — — — a o Normal High Water —W—Nd— RECEIVED 00 o00 000 (LMG 10/2014) Buried Sewer Line �� DCM WILMINGTON, NC Waterward Edge Marsh NCDOT ROW FEB 2 9 2016 o oRgk �0000 (mapped from aerial) (disputed) LAND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING, OR THEI ON AANYMENT `E C El V E D UTILI ES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BYIS UTIILIITIES. THIRD PARTIES AND ARE FOR GENERAL REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS THE • A NEEFUNRIIUILIrrOF_A PROFESSIONAL UTILITY LOCATING COMPANY. 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MARSH AREA EDGE OF MARSH, PIERS, OOCKS, FROM VARIOUS MAPS FROM MARITECH DREDGING. LLC TITLED'BWLEY PROJECT' DATED DECEMBER 15. 2009. AND CGRS ENTERPRIZES, LLC MAP TITLED- MAJOR PERMIT PLAT' BY OUBLE AND ASSOCIATES P C. DATED CECEMBER 11, 21XA. r- � r � Y r � V V a V V r Y er - EIVED M R212016 ° mJ DCM MHD Ci Y Any 20 CAMA Major Permit Application Date: 116/2016 Revision Date: Grand View Community Boating Facility Scale: Job Number: 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC 1" = 100' 02-14-045 Existing Conditions Drawn By: Figure: 2 Of 9 KF r a r r a a r a a a r a y Y y y L L r r a r r ES a • a a r 9 u. u. i. i. �. u. n 9 NF ,O� ` -Y COOP � O �g / � r C \fir nti 1.NOTEP NFDRMPTIRSG REMONTHI DV IWA TALILPTONOFBEVERAL SURVEYS. Apgnx LowlgN 1. DEPTIL IBM1 SURVEPRONCEO BY TICOABTPL GERJILEG INL. Gr...1 SEPTEMBER1B, Datum SURVEY. P HNAI er'nall Datum 1ANLGIAPYreum Data Omlm: MLW oaaumrt DSaw <• '9%�• r a .. ,. 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AND DEED -- Legend vs MHW (2008 survey) 4 MHW and MLW -- (per Deed) Normal High Water --�— (LMG 10/2014) Waterward Edge Marsh (mapped from aerial) Creek Channel Line Riparian Corridor Limit — — — — Riparian Corridor Setback — — — — — — — NCDOT ROW (disputed) Proposed Dredging (4 MLW final) 1 o t r\ Ai�'T� l R gRi\ a WF azeGG \ ~ \ �O\ �P\� R 3\/r^ C E D i �� a1' Paluan 0 1 �i b lei as b Ex\L- stain PON� in P.--- �P MAR 21 2016 DCM- NIHD Cis Y j °•P 80" RECEIVED 0 S PTe9c� DCM WILMINGTON, NC o°`�P FEB 2 9 [lllb s 9 0' pO R�O4' 0 120 LAND MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING, OR THE LOCATION OF, UTILITIES. ANY UTILITIES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES AND ARE FOR GENERAL REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS THE Project CAMA Major Permit Application Date: 1/6/2016 Revision Date: RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNEWAPPLICANT AND/OR CONTRACTOR TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL UTILITY LOCATING COMPANY. T j��( LM Grand View Community Boating Facility 9��: Job Number. 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IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/APPLICANT AND/OR CONTRACTOR TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL UTILITY LOCATING COMPANY. This drawing is a compilation of various surveys and is not a sealed survey or engineered drawing. For CAMA permitting only. Not for construction. � LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP In, ' Env mental Consultants 3605 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15 Mlmirlgton, North Carolina 28403 Telephone. 910452-0001 VOTE. INFORMATION SHdZM ON THIS PLAN IS A COMMIAnON OF SEVERPL SURVEYS. I. DEPTHCg MRSWEREPROVIDEDBYn COASTALS WCE51NC. SEPTEMBER III, M14 SURVEY. HOnmaa Datum: NC Slele Plane N IM Vertiml Datum: MLW Baro on Daum Date Wledetl b, n Caota on SBpemCer 15, M14 shovn eM teeneenl ,,oMitiuna re Me EIIIe. SuuMVga iMlule wreMore a Me lame aslrvy aM are sugat to fawner, 2. NIXiM4 HI WATERFNWG SYIAFDM GWENTGRWP,IW. AND SURVEYED BY n COASTAL SEWICES INC. SEPTEMBER 10, M14 SURVEY. 3. Y41TEMNI EDGE OF MARSH GRASS DIGITIZED BY n COASTAL SERVICES INC. AND LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC., WITH M12 AND M10 NC OpWMep PHOTOS. 4, EASTMG PIER. SEWER FORCE MAIN LOCATION, AND SUMMER REST ROAD RIGHT-0E-YMY LOCATIONS PROMMO BY JOHNNIE J NUMMS IPND SURVEYING PC W WPIERLOC ONW0. M7ANDFIXCEMNNLIX nWON1W= eMB2015. 5. RWnMWPROPERTYBOUNDARES,A CEWFEATURESANDMI SETBACKS PROMDEO BY MCKIM AND CREED fROM A MAY 1, M14 SURVEY COMPILED FROM PREVIOUS SURVEYS WTH UNITED FIELD YgRIC MCKIM AND CREED MAY M14 SURVEI FIELD LOCATED SUIMEAD ON EASTERN SIDE OF AIYJYL REFERENCES PROVIDED BY MCMM AND CREED INCLUDE: BOUNDARY ITEMS IN BONE FROM A MAP RECORDED IN MIS 24 PG M BY SHERIMN D. CRIBB TITLED l OF SURVEY FOR SUMMER -REST ASSOCIATES DATED OCTOBER IIll AND DEED BOOK SW 1 PAGE 1350. HGH MTER LINE ANO LOW WATER UNE FROM A PIER A BUILT SURVEY FOR BAILEY 8 ASSOCATES. INC. BY JOIWNY J. WILLWMS LAND SURVEYING, PC DATED AUGUST M.=08. ALL OT ER INFORMATION, MARSH AREA EDGE OF MARSH, PIERS, DOCKS, FROM VARIOUS MAPS FROM MARITECH DREDGING, LLC TITLED 'BA LEY P OJECP DATED DECEMBER 15, M , AND CGRS ENTERPRIZES, LLC MAP TITLED 'CAMA MAJOR PERMIT PLAT' BY OUIBLE AND ASSOCIATES P C. DATED DECEMBER 11. 21100. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB �QE1VED MAR 21 2016 DCM- h?.HD CITY 0 170 CAMA Major Permit Application Date: 1/6/2016 Revision Date: Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC 9 Scale" ill, = 601 Job Number 02-14-045 Proposed Project with Water Depths Drawn By LMG Figure: 4 of 9 F e�e a4 ` a4 �� as, uu f av \ / \ CHANNEL EXTENSION Open Open \ Deck 4 0' ` \ au .0 a 2.0' azetw 4.0 \ • 2 CO�`� 1 " ?o " 3.5 .h ET�"L" stain Piling �Q in Place 3.8, A EPTH 70B9 3xo, BNE M/I4D`. RECEI\/�.C�h ( )) DCM WILMINGTO C h FEB 2 9 do✓qo � �.� 0P e°ono, t� �ZM/�c0T T To `` �� 1",�p Rq tin Toqdp LAND MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING, OR THE LOCATION OF, This drawing is a compliation of various surveys and is not a UTILITIES. ANY UTILITIES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES AND ARE FOR GENERAL REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. ITISTHE sealed survey or engineered drawing. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERIAPPLICANT ANDIOR CONTRACTOR TO CONTACT For CAMA permitting only. Not for construction. A PROFESSIONAL UTILITY LOCATING COMPANY. LG MANAGEMENT GROUP x ' Environmental Consultants 3805 Vinghtsville Ave., Suite 15 Mlmington, North Caro irM 28403 TBleohone910452-0001 NOTE. INFORMATION SHOWN M MS PIAN IS A COMPIUTON OF SEVERAL SURVEYS. 1. DEPTH CONTOURS WERE PROVDED BY T1 COASTAL SERVICES INC. SEPTEMBER 1E. 2014 SURVEY. Horizontal Datum. NO SMa Plea, NAC83 Ventral Datum MLW Bes" Dist m Data cosedea , TI Crustal an Swan t 15. =14 Bloom eM rea sea mlwmora at that time SourimngaImiute censor s at in. time of survey eta Ma sustains to outran 2. SPOT DEPTHSALONGSOUTHERN PROJECT EDGEBYGAHAGN S BNYANF2-19-2007; TAKEN FROM MARITECH DREDGING LLC 2 16 20M PUN. DEPTHS ME REIAT1VE TO NGAEM MEAN LOW WATER IS -1 M FT CONTOUR REUTIVE TO NGVD29. I. NORMAL NIGH WATER FUGGED BY UND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. AND SURVEYED BY TI COASTAL SERVICES INC. SEPTEMBER 18, M14 SURVEY. 4. NMMRWARD EDGE DF MMSH GRABB DIGITIZED BY TI COASTAL SERVCES ING. AND LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC., WITH iT12ANID 2010 NO OnNWR PHOTOS. 5. EYJSTNG PIER, SEWER FORCE MAIN LOCATOR AND SUTAMER REST R RIGHT-0E-NMY LOCATCNS PROVIDED BY JgMNE J NUUMWIS UWO SURVEYING PC WITH PIER LOCATION ON 420N7 AND PRIME MAIN LOGTON ON lZIMI'ad 820t5. B. ftEMNWNGPROPERTYBOUIMMES,ADJ MWFEATURESMDNWrVSETBACKS PROVIDED BY MCKIM AND CREED FROM A MAY 1.2014 SURVEY COMPILED FROM PREWWSSURVEYSWITHUMITEDFIELDWORK. MCKIMANDCREEDMAY2014SURVEY FIELDIOCATED BUIXHEAD ON EASTERN SIDE OF MAIN, REFERENCES PROVIDED BY MCKIM AND CREED INCLUDE: BOUNDARY ITEMS IN BLUE FROM A MAR RECORDED IN MB 24 PG 22 BY SHERVAN S OCIA TIT DATIAP CT BER 1 Y FOR BOOK S0AEBT ABSOGATEB' DATED OCTCOEft 1BM, AND DEED BOOK 50]1 PAGE 1]50. HIGH WATER UE AND LOW WATER UNE FROM A PIER MaUILT SURVEY FOR BAILEYS ASSOCIATES INC. BY JOI-NNY J. W I1MNS LAND SUIVEYING PC DATED AUGUST 25, 2TI08 ALL OTHER INFORMATION, MARSXMEA EDGE OF MMSH, PIERS, DOCKS. FROM VARIOUS MAPS FROM MMITECH DREDGING, LLC TITLED 9NIEY PROJECT' DATED DECEMBER 15. 21M8, AND CBRS ENIERPRIZES, LLC MAP TIM ED" MAJOR PERMIT PIAT BY DLMSLE AND ASSOCIATES P C. DATED DECEMBER 11, 2000. Legend MHW — — — (2008 survey) MHW and MLW (per Deed) Normal High Water --- (LMG 10/2014) Waterward Edge Marsh (mapped from aerial) Creek Channel Line RECEIVED — — — -MAR 2 1 2016 Riparian Corridor Limit Riparian Corridor Setback — — — -UGM _ Kr. H D C Buried Sewer Line NCDOT ROW (disputed) Shaded structures are proposed. z o CAMA Major Permit Application uare: 1/6/2016 Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Scale' is = 40' Proposed Dock Details Drawn ByLMG 5 of 9 Jc FM N coo 1�1G) \\ 1, �O IFS V A A \ \ To by 0 1 \ 11 \ A 1 A 1 \ 1 t t I 1 1 1 1 t I 1 1 1 1 .0 e O,(l,� mid 1"♦♦ .�� /Q I 1 O 1 1 - - -- R 1 \, pYSTER B I \ t I \ I 1 t - / `♦ / HANNEL , )pdn --- - )eck; - -4.0' -� azeb 4.0 - ----- 1 ,O ♦�c______ / I � t .5 1 h q GTO O S h C, � �l! OOTy. � • � LAND MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING, OR THE LOCATION OF, Spot Depths Relative to P P UTILITIES. ANY UTILITIES SHOWN ON THIS PLAN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY THIRD NGVD29. MLW is -1.54 PARTIES AND ARE FOR GENERAL REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS THE below NG•VD29. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/APPLICANT AND/OR CONTRACTOR TO CONTACT Contours Relative to MLW. A PROFESSIONAL UTILITY LOCATING COMPANY. This drawing is a compilation of various surveys and is not a sealed survey or engineered drawing. For CAMA permitting only. Not for construction. Cd ✓ 7 ENSION ---------- `` )� -Y=-- 17 sitIoQ of, - _ _ .."L" ♦ ♦ �IiaY�in Piliew� -- 1 Cl r4L ki TI"I I i1. � k I x- t 1 I c tijl, ` .h ova 90° rl EIVED UUM WILMINGTON, NC NOTE. INFOWAPg SHONMMTWSPLANISACOMPtUMT C£SEVERALSURVEYS. 1. DEPTH CO OMS HERE PROVIDED BY n COASTAL SERVICES INC. SEPTEMBER 48, M14 SURVEY. HonxoMal DMUM, NC SI6 % NAW VeM.I DMum: MLW B®Nan DMus MW wlkclea by TI C—Kal on Bep.W 15, M14 N arxl �ePlmenl wmlmB a1mM eme. SouMlllOe IMIw1e cpMiOPna M Ma tlmA of nAVN eM MeaupeMtp Gage. 2. SPOT DEPTHS ALONGSOUTHERN PROJECTEDGEBY GAHACNB SRYANT2-1S- TAKEN FROIA WRITECH DREMING LLC 245- 1'9PLAN. CfPMS ARE REIATNE TO NGVp2p. MEANLOWWATERIS-TNFTCONTWRRELATIVETONGV . ]. NORMALHIG MMRFUWEDBYI WMANAGWEWT WP.IW AND SURVEYED BY TI COASTAL SERVICES INC. SEPTEMBER 18, M14 SURVEY. l WATERWARDEWEC MMSHGMSSDGMZEDBYTOWSTALSEWMSING. AND LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC.. WITH M12 AND M10 NC P ap PHOTOS. 5. EASTING PIER, SEWER FORCE MAIN LOCATION, AND SUMMER REST ROAD RIGWC MY LOCATIONS PROVIDED BY JOHNNIE J wWAMRV S LAND SURVEYING PC WTH PER LOCATION ON 4( 0? AND FORCE WIN LOCKFIW W 1N=79 bdlt 5. B. RENAMING PROPERTY BOUNDARIES, AD.IACENT FEATURES ANDAIWW SETBACKS PROVIDED BY MCKIM AND CREED FROIA A MAY 1, M4 SURVEY COMPILED FROIA PREVIOUS SURVEYS WITH LIMITED FIELD WORK. MCKIM AND CREED MAY M14 SURVEY FIEUD OCATED BULKHEAD ON EASTERN BIDE OF AIWW. REFERENCES PROVIDED BY MCKIM AND CREED INCLUDE: BOUNDARY ITEMS IN BLUE FROM A MAP RECORDED IN NIB M PG M BY SIERNAN D. CRIBB TITLED WAP OF SURVEY FOR SUTAMER-REST ASSOOMTEV DATED OCTOBER 1984. AND DEED BOOK W31 PACE IM. HIGH WATER UNE AND LOW WATER UNE FROM A PIER AS -BUILT SURVEY FOR BAILEY 6 ASSOCIATES, INC. BY UGHNNY J. WWAhIS IAND SURVEYING, PC DATEDAUGUST25M08. ALL OTHER IIFIXMATION, MARSH AREA EDGE OF MARSH, PIERS, DOCKS. FROM VARIOUS ARMS FROM WRITECH DREDGING, LLC TITLED 9WLEY PROIECr DATED DECEMBER 15. M9, MID CGI 5 EN ERPRUES, LLC IMP TITLED TAW ARMOR PERMIT PIMP BY OUIBLE MDASSOOATES P C. DATED DECEMBER 11. S . RECEIVED Legend MAR 21 2016 MHW — — — (2008 survey) pCIN- MtlHD CIZ MHW and MLW--------- (per Deed) Normal High Water —M—M (LMG I=014) Waterward Edge Marsh (mapped from aerial) Creek Channel Line — Riparian Corridor Limit — — — — Riparan Corridor Setback — — — — — — — Buried Sewer Line Proposed Dredging (-4' MLW final) NCDOT ROW — — (disputed) 1 Cross Section A Proposed Dredging A Floating Dock Spine 6 � 2 MIiW - — J -2 r -6 -10 _ Excavation Vertical Datum Is NAVD 88. Water Depths Are Relative To MLW. Piling Mooring Pile Floating Finger A' _ 10 6 ---- — --_ ----- 2� ----------- -22 _ -6 -10 Ex. �AG�� � Fnv enrol Consultants 3805 Wrightsville Ave., $one 15 Wilmington, North Camline28403 Telephone. 910-4524=1 1+00 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC FEB 2 9 2016 CAMA Major Permit Application Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Proposed Dredging Cross Section R CENED MAR 21 2016 DC%M- MHD CITY 1/6/2016 Job Number: 1" = 20' 02-14-045 3y: Figure: LMG 7 of 9 DREDGE 0 5 -IC -15 I v /FNNELXA .6 XTENSION Q� / /Deck ,QjO� ' I Zeb� / W IGHTSV BEACH `�9➢l9ce `. >9 40' 20' o40' 8o' �. Lq \ Scale: 1"=40' O. %5F01 A A C � 3 00z a G� 37.8' V PROPOSED PILINGS EXISTING BOF M 3.2 -0+40 -0+20 0+00 EXISTING FM 0+20 NOTE: i) CONTRACTOR TO PHYSICALLY VERIFY DEPTH OF ALL UTILITIES RECEIVE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. ENGINEERTO BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CONFLICTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. DCM WILMINGTi. PROFILE 1-1 AT BAILEY DOCKS FEB 2 9 2016 00 0 PROPOSED DREDGE APPROXIMATE FUTURE SLOPE -5 -10 INTRACOASTAL ENGINEERING, PLLC 5725 Oleander Dr. Unit E-7 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Phone: 910.859.8983 License Number P-0662 z FBI / p m o U� U o �o w O a i 4 z� A C o o O > W U� mW �W N I-LI Z N U C ono LL C C a'M M CD E 0. p ¢ N a� 2 �Iuuiln// c° .` FSSJgI, N O IL E � C rn n7 = SEAL wt0 IxO 032555 Q a3i E o ;y. ;�\�c a>E a .r N a IDI'11I _ N CLIENT INFORMATION V C I V L- . BAILEY & FULLER PROPERTIES, LLC P.O. BOX 400 MAR 21 2016 JACKSON V ILLE, NC 28541 (910) 346-8443 Office - (910) 346-8637 Fax ►. -�- DRAWN: JAE SHEET SIZE: I I X 17 -0+20 0+00 0+20 CHECKED: CDC DATE: 1/8/2016 NOTE: i) CONTRACTOR TO PHYSICALLY VERIFY DEPTH OF ALL UTILITIES APPROVED: CDC SCALE: VARIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. ENGINEER TO BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CONFLICTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. PROJECT NUMBER: 2014-036 PROFILE 2-2 AT BAILEY DOCKS SHEET NUMBER: o� tip Sp �a c U—Z o 16.35 �EXIS1'ING - - BOTTOM — COVER HORIZ. 1" = to' VERT. 1" = 5 HORIZ. 1" = 1o' VERT. 1" = 5' SHEET I OF I N :- .�z , Tax Parcels and 2010 Aerial Photography obtained from New Hanover County GIS. _) LMGENeNrGRogPM � Fnviionm¢nml Consultants 3805 MgMsville Ave.. Suite 15 NNmington, NoM Cavim 28403 4 th CAMA Major Permit Application Grand View Community Boating Facility 202 Summer Rest Road, Wilmington, NC Proposed Spoil Disposal Site MAR 21 2016 DCM- MHD C1T' RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON FEB o 8 2016 11612016 Job umber: 1" = 500' 02-14-045 By: Figure: LMG 9 Of 9