NTB_17-04_Seahorse Sanctuary LLC

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 13,2017
Seahorse Sanctuary, LLC
c/o Kirk and Johnette Brunson
9310 Merritt Road
Rowlett, TX 75089
ROY COOPER
Govemor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
Interim Secmary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director
RE: EXEMPTED PROJECT (MINOR) EXEMPTION - ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND
STRUCTURAL ACCESS WAY (15A NCAC 7K .0207) - Exemption# NTBEXI7-04
4444 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC
AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN - Ocean Hazard AEC
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brunson:
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry concerning the necessary filing of an
application for a minor development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. Based on the information
provided, I have determined that the activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as
long as it remains consistent with your site drawing dated received by DCM on 1/13/17, and meets the conditions
specified below. If your plans should change and your project will no longer meet these conditions, please
contact me before proceeding.
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY EXEMPTED
(1) The accessway must not exceed five feet in width and shall provide only pedestrian access to the
ocean beach.
(2) The accessway must be constructed so as to make negligible alterations to the frontal dunes. This
means that the accessway must be constructed on raised posts or pilings of five feet or less in
depth, so that wherever possible only the posts or pilings touch the frontal dunes without any
alteration to the dunes. In no case shall the frontal dune be altered so as to significantly diminish
its capacity as a protective barrier against flooding and erosion.
(3) Construction of the accessway be shall consistent with all other applicable local ordinances and
N. C. Building Code standards.
(4) No portion of the proposed walkway may extend beyond the mean high water boundary, nor shall
it extend onto the wet sand beach. The walkway shall terminate as close as possible to the toe of
the existing frontal dune.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(1) The development specifically authorizes the work detailed in the site plan dated received by the
Division of Coastal Management 1/13/17, to include a 2' expansion of the existing ocean front
deck and construction of a 10' x 10' observation platform. Any additional development not
illustrated on the referenced site plan will require re-evaluation by the Division of Coastal
Management.
(2) The development must not involve removal, damage, or destruction of threatened or endangered
animal or plant species.
(3) The development must not alter naturally or artificially created surface drainage channels.
(4) The development must not alter the land form or vegetation of a frontal dunes.
(5) The development must be consistent with all applicable use standards and local land use plans in
effect at the time the exemption is granted.
Nothing Compares�-
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
910-796-7215

Mr. Brunson
Page Two
(6) The proposed development shall remain consistent with the attached work plan drawings.
(7) The development must be setback behind (landward) of the First Line of Stable Natural
Vegetation (FLSNV).
(8) This permit does not authorize expansion of the existing structure.
This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the necessity of your obtaining any other State,
Federal or Local authorization. This exemption expires 90 days from the date of the letter.
Sincerely,
Jason Dail, LPO
cc: DCM—WIRO
Terrie Woodle, Town of North Topsail Beach
High Tides Construction and Design Services, Inc., PO Box 2924, Surf City, NC 28445

Coastal Management
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 13, 2017
Seahorse Sanctuary, LLC
C/o Kirk and Johnette Brunson
9310 Merritt Road
Rowlett, TX 75089
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
rNerun Secretory
BRAXTON DAVIS
DveCor
RE: EXEMPTED PROJECT {MINOR) EXEMPTION - ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY (15A NCAC 7K .0207) - Exemption# NTBEXl�-02' i 0
4444 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC i
AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN - Ocean Hazard AEC
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brunson:
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry concerning the necessary filing of an
application for a minor development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. Based on the information
provided, I have determined that the activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as
long as it remains consistent with your site drawing dated received by DCM on 1/13/17, and meets the conditions
specified below. If your plans should change and your project will no longer meet these conditions, please
contact me before proceeding. .
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY EXEMPTED
(1) The accessway must not exceed five feet in width and shall provide only pedestrian access to the
ocean beach.
(2) The accessway must be constructed so as to make negligible alterations to the frontal dunes. This
means that the accessway must be constructed on raised posts or pilings of five feet or less in
depth, so that wherever possible only the posts or pilings touch the frontal dunes without any
alteration to the dunes. In no case shall the frontal dune be altered so as to significantly diminish
its capacity as a protective barrier against flooding and erosion.
(3) Construction of the accessway be shall consistent with all other applicable local ordinances and
N. C. Building Code standards.
(4) No portion of the proposed walkway may extend beyond the mean high water boundary, nor shall
it extend onto the wet sand beach. The walkway shall terminate as close as possible to the toe of
the existing frontal dune.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(1) The development specifically authorizes the work detailed in the site plan dated received by the
Division of Coastal Management 1/13/17, to include a 2' expansion of the existing ocean front
deck and construction of a 10' x 10' observation platform. Any additional development not
illustrated on the referenced site plan will require re-evaluation by the Division of Coastal
Management.
(2) The development must not involve removal, damage, or destruction of threatened or endangered
animal or plant species.
(3) The development must not alter naturally or artificially created surface drainage channels.
(4) The development must not alter the land form or vegetation of a frontal dunes.
(5) The development must be consistent with all applicable use standards and local land use plans in
effect at the time the exemption is granted.
Nothing Compares -
Stele of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal DoVe Ex , Wlmington, NC 28405
910-796.7215

Mr. Brunson
Page Two
(6) The proposed development shall remain consistent with the attached work plan drawings.
(7) The development must be setback behind (landward) of the First Line of Stable Natural
Vegetation (FLSNV).
(8) This permit does not authorize expansion of the existing structure.
This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the necessity of your obtaining any other State,
Federal or Local authorization. This exemption expires 90 days from the date of the letter.
LPO
cc: DCM — WIRO
Terrie Woodle, Town of North Topsail Beach
High Tides Construction and Design Services, Inc., PO Box 2924, Surf City, NC 28445

Brunson
4444 Island Drive
N. Topsail Beach, NC
High Tides Constn ction & Design Services, Inc PO Box 2924 Surf City, NC 213445 910-233-6154 Forrest 910-5155157 Elizabeth

LocalityPermit Number
Ocean Hazard _ Estuarine Shoreline ORW Shoreline
(For official ase only)
GENERAL INFORMATION
LAND OWNER- MAILING ADDRESS
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AUTHORIZED AGENT
Name
Addre
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LOCATION OF PROJECT: (Address, street name and/or directions to site; name of the adjacent waterbody.)
4444 I �I.(1e�� DV(VL-- kI-:O,DSa; � aG�-�
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: (List all proposed construction and l nd disturbance.)
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SIZE OF LOT/PARCEL: square feet __ acres
PROPOSED USE: Residential ❑ (Single-family[Multi-family []) Commercial/Industrial ❑ Other [J
COMPLETE EITHER (I) OR (2) BELOW (CoaJacr yoar Local Perndt Officer ifyou are Trot sure which AECapplies
to jwur property):
(1) OCEAN HAZARD AECs: TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF PROPOSED STRUCTURE: square feet (includes
air conditioned living space, parking elevated above ground level, non -conditioned space elevated above ground level but
excluding non-loa&bearing attic space)
(2) COASTAL SHORELINE. AECs: SIZE OF BUILDING FOOTPRINTAND OTHER IMPERVIOUS OR 13UILT
UPON SURFACES; square feet (includes the area of the foundation of all buildings, driveways, covered (lecks,
concrete or masonry patios, etc. that are within the applicable AEC. Attach your calculations with the project drawing.)
STATE STORMWATE MANAGEMENT PERMIT: Is the project located in an area subject to a State
Storm water ManngeIn t Permit issued by the NC Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR)?
YES— NO
If ycs, list the total built upon area/impervious surface allowed for your lot or parcel: ...... - _ square feel.

OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED: The activity you are planning may require permits other than the CAMA
minor development penmil, including, but not limited to: DrinkingWater Well, Septic Tank (or other sanitary waste
treatment system), Building,. Electrical, Plumbing, Beating and Air Conditioning, insulation and Energy Conservation, FIA
Certification, Sand Dune, Sediment Control, Subdivision Approval, Mobile Home Park Approval, Highway Connection, and
others, Check with your Local Permit Officer for more information.
STATEMENT OFOWNCRSIIIP:
1, the undersigned, an -applicant for a CAMA minor-developrneimt permit, being either the owner ofproperty in.an AEC or a
person oulhorized to act as an agent for purposes of applying fora CAMA miller development permit, certify, that the person
listed as landowner on (Iris application his a significant interest in the real property described therein. This interest can be
described as; (check one)
all owner or record title, Title is vested in name or
gee Deed Book page in the
_an.owner by virtue of inheritance. Applicant is all heir to the estate of
probate was in
County Itegistry of Deeds.
County.
V if otl er interest, su has ripen contract or lease, explain below or use a separate sheet & lunch to this.application.
NOTIFICATION OF ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY.OM'NERS:
1 furthermore certify that the following persons ore owners of properties adjoining [his property. I afTimr that 1 have given
ACTUAL NOTICE to each of them concerning my intent to deveiop:this property and to apply for a CAMA pernih.
(Name)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(Address)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
1, the undersigned, acknowledge that the landowner is aware thatthe proposed development is planned for an area which
may be susceptible to erosion and/or flooding. I acknowledge that the Local Permit Officer has explained to me the portica-
lor hazard problems associated with this lot. This explanation was accompanied by recommendations concerning stabiliza-
tion and floodproofing techniques.
i furthermore certify that i am authorized to grant, and do in i'act grant,.permission to Division of Constal Management stiff,,
lite Local Permit Officer and their igents.to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information
related to this permit application.
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Landowner or person outhorizeii to act as hisfher agent for purpose of filing a CAMA permit applieilion
This application includes: general information (thds form), a site droving as described on the back of this application, the
ownership statement, the Ocean ilazard AEC Notice where necessal y it cherk.for S100.00 inane payable to the locality, and
any information as aray be provided orally by lire applicant. The details of the application as described by these sources are
hrcorporated without reference to otp perinh ivhlch cony be issued Deviation finrn these details will constitute it violation of
any permit. Anyperson develophrg in an ALC witho t permit is subject to civil, crinninal rind administrative action.

Existing Structure
Existing bottom deck is 10' deep by 33' wide
Scope of work:
• Want to add 2' to depth of deck (12' x 33')
• Want to add 10' x 10' seating area with
pergola
High Tides Conshvdion & Design Services, Inc

Proposed Work
,cope of work:
Want to add 2' to depth of deck (12' x 33')
Want to add 10' x 10' seating area with pergola
Remove existing "landing" at the dune and run a straight set of
steps to the beach
High Tides Constnuction & Design Services, Inc PO Box 2924 Surf City, NC 28445
910-515-5157 Elizabeth