V.M.D. Incorporaed

March 10, 2003
V.M.D.
480 East Third Street
Ocean Isle Beach NCC 28469 2846
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RE: Exempted project at 480 East Third Street I'`I 3 MAR 13 2003
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We have received the information submitted to this office in your in�ncemrng the
necessity of filing an application for a minor development permit under the Coastal Area
Management Act. The activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit
as long as it meets the conditions specified below. If your plans should change and your project
will no longer meet those conditions, please contact me before proceeding.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY AND CONDITIONS: Sand fencine at 480 East 3rd Street
(1) The individual fence sections should not exceed ten(10) feet in length and should be
placed at least seven(7) feet apart (parallel to each other). Placement of fencing must be
at least 45 degrees to the shoreline, facing the predominate wind direction.
(2) The sand fencing should consist of evenly spaced wooden slats wired together and
supported by wooden posts(2x4).
(3) The sand fencing should be placed as far landward as possible, but not on top of the dune.
Also the sand fencing must be anchored within 1 foot of the toe of the dune.
(4) The sand fencing must be constructed so as to make no alterations to the frontal dunes or
be detrimental to vegetation of the dunes.
(5) See the attached diagram for assistance.
This letter of exemption is valid for a period of 90 days only. A new aplication will need to be
submitted if construction is not commenced within that time.
Sincerely,
Brian Sasser
Local Permit Officer for CAMA
CC: DCM Representative
OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH/THREE WEST THIRD STREET/OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469/(910) 579-

March 10, 2003
V.M.D. Incorporated
480 East Third Street
Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469
RE: Exempted project (Minor) at 480 East Third Street
To Whom It May Concern:
I have received a request for your inquiry concerning the letter of exemption for minor
development under the Coastal Area Management Act. The activity you propose is exempt from
needing a minor development permit as long as it meets the conditions specified below. If your
plans should change and your project will no longer meet those conditions, please contact me
before proceeding.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY AND CONDITIONS: Accessway to Beach
(1) The accessway must not exceed six feet in width and must be for private residential or for
public access to an ocean beach. This exemption does not apply to accessways for
commercial use or for motor -powered vehicular use.
(2) The accessway must be constructed so as to make no alterations to the frontal dunes that
are not necessary. This means that wherever possible the accessway must be constructed
over the frontal dune without any alteration of the dunes. In no case shall the dune be
altered so as to significantly diminish its capacity as a protective barrier against flooding
and erosion. Driving of pilings into the dune shall not be considered alteration of a
frontal dune for the purpose of this rule. The access must be a minimum of 18 inches off
of the dune.
(3) The accessway shall conform to any applicable local or State building code standards.
This letter of exemption is valid for a period of 90 days only. A new letter of exemption will
need to be requested if construction is not commenced within that time.
/Sincerely,
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Brian Sasser
Local Permit Officer for CAMA
CC: DCM Representative
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