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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-15 Town of North Topsail Beach Objection LettersE.S, Feltman 1102 Branch Street, N W Wilson, NC 27893 October 17, 2014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Dear Ms. Wilson, I have recently learned of the proposal to build a 101 space parking lot along the beach on North Topsail Island across the street from Rogers Bay Campground and next to St. Moritz condominiums. 1 understand that CAMA has received an application for the project. if this is the case, I hope that you will consider my concerns prior to approving the project. 1 have been a property owner at North Topsail Beach for a number of years and frequent the area of the proposed parking lot on a regular basis. There is a thin line of sand dunes separating the proposed parking area from the beach. At high tide the surf reaches the base of the sand dunes leaving virtually no beach for walking or sunbathing that is not under water. If people are on the beach in this area at high tide there is nowhere for them to go except up on the dunes. As I am sure you are aware, beach front flora plays a major role in stabilizing the dunes and preventing beach erosion and inland movement of dunes. If this parking area is built it will attract people to come to the beach where there is no beach to support their activities and they will undoubtedly be pushed up on the dunes and destroy what little plant life there is supporting the dunes. As far as inland movement of the dunes this would not be possible because there would be a parking lot abutting the dunes allowing no room for movement. The parking lot plan is a recipe for disaster at this location and I hope you will prevent this from occurring. Sincerely, Q� E.S. Feltman RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 2 2014 Deborah Wilson October 13, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms. Wilson, I have recently been informed of a proposed change to the parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, NC and am writing to express my concern. The Town of North Topsail Beach has submitted an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St. Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. My family has owned a lot in Rogers Bay Campground for over ten years. In that time, we have thoroughly enjoyed North Topsail's well preserved beach and family atmosphere. After the change to a public access this past season, I have been appalled at the condition that I see our beach being left in, not to mention the less than family friendly atmosphere at times, particularly on holiday weekends. As owners, residents at Rogers Bay and St. Moritz have a vested interest in the condition of the beach and have respected the dunes, the sea turtle nests, and have cleaned up after ourselves. This past year, there was more trash left on the beach than ever before and people parked on and placed their beach chairs and blankets in the lower part of the dunes. North Topsail is a narrow beach particularly at high tide. Last year people were literally side by side with no room to pass through when the tide came in. There were several times we just left the beach because there was no room to move around. I wonder where all of the people would go during high tide if this proposed plan is approved. I also wonder how emergency personnel can possibly get in to help someone if the need arises. This summer we saw several instances where police had to be called to help with disagreements, some that almost came to blows. This is the first time in the years that we have been owners that we have had this experience. I am concerned that the town may not be equipped to handle the extra security issues that may arise. I am also concerned about increased traffic where it is already so busy and congested. Though a crosswalk has been placed from the campground to the beach access, there is not a warning light so motorists clearly see the crossing. I have seen near accidents because motorists are not paying attention to the pedestrians crossing the road. I wonder why the town considers this a good idea. If it is the hope that allowing more public access will boost the local economy, I would argue that will not be the case. The people that spend money at the local businesses and restaurants are those who live in and/or rent the campground lots, condominiums, RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 222014 .. - ._. .I , ": f. , - �• sir �' r'.,' 1:,L .-."V r and beach houses. The people that visit the beach for the day are bringing their own snacks, drinks of all descriptions, and even grills to the beach and then they head home, usually leaving a mess behind. Granting this permit will increase congestion, security issues, and potential hazards to pedestrians. It will also likely do harm to the ecosystem that we appreciate and are trying protect, so I am encouraging you not to grant this permit. Thank you for taking the time to consider my concerns. Sincerely, 14% I Julie Hesse Property owner Rogers Bay Campground RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 2 Z014 Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 12.7 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101 -space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). 0CM WILMINGTON, NC With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. I%pi7r.a�(G�a.�+'�z A.{(e Loggxi-ile.(cC ve5f' i�ia� �4r< phalr/m ivl5 dv, Eco sys{w.. i',� /� s Rrz.+, f�x� Is sa fop,—{i. Arm. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, Ronnie & Lisa Byrd 2065 Royce Dr. Mebane, NC 27302 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 142014 October 10, 2014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext Wilmington NC 28405 Dear Ms. Wilson, I am writing to express concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach NC. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101 space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private ocean front condominium property. My family and I own camping lots in the campground and have spent many summers enjoying this beach area. I am worried about the parking lot as the beach is very narrow especially at high tide. There are approximately 400 lots in the campground and 30 duplex residents in the condos that use this beach area. We appreciate and respect the area ensuring it stays clean and always watch out for nesting turtles as we typically have a few nests each year. This past season was the first year our parking area was open to the public. The beach was very crowded and high tide pushed people up onto the dunes. The beach was littered in trash and we often witnessed people bringing charcoal grills, etc on the beach and not cleaning up behind themselves. I am also concerned that people in the campground must cross the highway to get to the beach. This is already a safety issue and will be made worse by an additional 100+vehicles coming in and out of the lot. I understand that North Topsail Beach is trying to accommodate visitors with additional parking but I am concerned that this particular location would cause more damage to the beach by overloading this area with more people than it can handle. I care about our beaches and community and do not want to see it destroyed. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Regards, Greg and ri McKoy Rogers Bay Family Campground Home Address: 4244 NC Hwy 53 E Burgaw NC 28425 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, 1 am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). I fl�lly� RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC iICT 142014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, ��� OL, - Mrs Marion Fields 14900 NC Highway 87 N Eden, NC 27288 RECEIVED 1]CM WILMINGTON, NO � IIJ W014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 14 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, tv,J 'IVIS' Ucz- RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC Division of Coastal Management January 22, 2015 RECEIVED 400 Commerce Avenue FEB 0 3 2015 Morehead City, NC 28557 °'pr>r-AbNM ITV This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the approval of a major CAMA permit on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. The major permit number is 5-15 issued on January 15,2015. As a local homeowner, I have several objections about this major permit approval: (1) This area ah-eady has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide the public will sit in the dunes (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicles would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. (8) The removal of mature vegetation further jeopardizes the integrity of our fragile dune barrier system. I am therefore very concerned that the size of this parking is not acceptable and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to the beach while preserving the dunes and protecting the neighboring properties. This major permit is in need of further review. You are placing properties and a fragile beach at further risk in an area where there has been no benefit of beach nourishment Thank you for your consideration. Martin Lang- St Moritz property owner f h (" k'v (ft 2033 Sauc; �h C�Vtr�\ShL,�� 0 CC D( fr'� Martin and men Lang € -vz 2033 Souli Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 2:5 ADN `0155 PIA `? L il,n• }jb Il Iv c n �j ( - �� (p httV N.(�-A � 2 7 6 S _ = s,_ 19 7 � � �I�+lu�•I�bhPib�!{I"f•►t,Pdii11�111111,1„� lu,li.iir NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary January 12, 2015 Peggy Valentine 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mrs. Valentine, Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov, An Equal Opportunity I Affirmalive Action Employer —Made in part by recycled paper 08-24-2014 12:36 AM 17077422605 19103953964 Pg 1/4 Mrs. Deborah Wilson CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mrs. Wilson; Eric, PEGGY A. VALENTINE 4110Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Cell919-389-7581 August 25, 2024 Attached are the Riggs document I discussed with you by telephone on August 22, 2014. Thank you for your time and listening to me. S' rely; 1 Peggy A. Valentine RECEIVED j DCM WILMINGTON, INC Y AUG 2 6 2014 08-24-2014 12:36 AM 17077422605 19103953964 Pg 2/4 Print Date. Monday, August 25, 201412:08 PM From, Dillard Powell <dmpowelIQbeBsoutn.net> To Peggy Valentine<pvalenbns002@nc.rr.com> Subject: Fw* NTB proposed parking On Monday, August 18, 2014 11:29 PM, Martin Lang <tang.martinj@yahoo.com> wrote: Hello Owners - Please review the first two pages of this attachment, document your response and mall back to Riggs and Associates ,P.O. Box 1570, Jacksonville NC. 28541. A lack of response is considered to be no objection to a proposed public parking lot of 101 spaces adjacent to the St Moritz property. Riggs and Associates has been contracted by NTB to propose the development of a public parking lot. Attached is the project narrative which will accompany a major permit application. We have confirmation that to date, no major permit has not been submitted to DCM by North Topsail Beach. The board will respond as individual owners, not on behalf of all owners Our position is that "I Foot" of beach at high water is not sufficient to support an Influx of a minimum of 200 additional people without causing a detriment to the environment. Our fragile beach and wildlife will be placed In harms way. We are concerned for public safety as well as the preservation of our limited dune system. There is no adequate beach during high tide within our densely populated neighborhood. We will check the box "Objections to the proposal" and return via US Mail. The board will continue our efforts to communicate with the town while balancing concerns for the environment and community. Please understand that no response Is a show of support fpr the development of this public parking and the window to respond Is time sensitive. Print and distribute to any owners that I may have missed, Thank you. Sincerely, Martin Lang- St Moritz Board , giggs request site 3.pdf RECDVED t�llqa/41 DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 262014 08-24-2014 12:36 AM 17077422605 19103953964 Pg 3/4 PROJECT NARRATIVE MAJOR CAMA TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH PARKING — SITE 3 AUGUST 2014 On behalf of The Torun of North Topsail Beach, Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc. submits this narrative for Division of Coastal Management's Major CAMA Permit pertaining to the construction of new parking lot area in the North Topsail Beach, The Town of North Topsail Beach proposes to create new parking areas adjoining their current parking on 4.947 acres of land leased on NC Highway 210/Island Drive in Onslow County. The parking design proposes 75 new spaces in addition to the approximately existing 26 perking and complimentary amenities such as: restrooms with screening, bike rack, outdoor shower and water spigot for rinse down along with one wood dune handicap accessible ramp and dune crossover for beach access. The parking lot is combination of ABC stone (impervious) and pervious gravel. One new driveway connection to an existing public NCDOT street will have asphalt apron; gates will be installed to limit access to Town determined hours of operation. The existing parking lot entrance will he relocated slightly to align with the Roger's Bay Campground entrance road across NC Hwy 210 while the existing marked cross walk will remain unchanged. As much of the existing, stable and significant vegetation as possible along Hwy 210 will be undisturbed. The existing dune crossover near St. Moritz that is used by Roger's Bay Campground will not be incorporated as a pedestrian access for the new parking lot and will be blocked with new vegetation screening/buffering. Any impervious surface will be divided by 2' narrow strips of pervious stone to limit the square footage of each area to less than 5000 square which eliminates the need to double the 60' small CAMA setback to 120' large CAMA setback. The CAMA setback establishes extent and limits for new improvements similar to parking lots. Site is readily served by both ONWASA for water and Phrris for sewer. Public monies are used in the development. Approximate Mean High Water Line (MHWL) was surveyed as F foot (NAVD88). The site is sandy and has rapid infiltration from the soil type identified and infiltration testing performed by Land Management Group. Stormwater will be permitted under a Low Density Stormwater Permit with sheet flow infiltrating in the sand 8s pervious gravel adjacent to the ABC parking. The project timing will be 1-2 weeks with a very short duration of exposed soil. The short duration of the project and ground stabilization (stone) will prevent sediment from leaving aite. Ill DECEIVED Je . t / DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 6 2014 08-24-2014 12:36 AM 17077422605 19103953964 Fig 4/4 CHARLES F. RIGGS &. ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors Glades F. RIW P.L.S. L-2981 502 NEW BRIDGE STREET WErninoun ofte: Janet A. Lewb, P.L.S. L-4562 P.O. Box 1570 101 Scem Hill Loop Rod Kenneth F. Johnson, P.LS. L4925 JACKSONVILLB, NORTH CAROLINA 28541 WilmirrM U.C. 29411 Corporate License (C430) TELEPHONE: (910) 455.0877 (910) 691-7444 E-MAIL: riggga&4@Lizcc.rr.com ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 769-4, 7694.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJDC Holding, Inc, on island Drive (Hwy 210), Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach leases the land and proposes to construct as 5W a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious stone surface complimented with temporary portable restroom structures, hose spigot for rinsing station and one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area, The existing parking area will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformed/designated parking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and US. Army Corps of Engineers; these arose have been identified on the enclosed plans. The State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, stamped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 1570, Jacksonville, NC 28541. Please check the appropriate space for your response. I have objections to the proposal, I have no objections to the proposal. Signature Date Print or Type Name Telephone Number Commenter; 4 &• i RE-CEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 6 2014 PEGGY A. VALENTINE 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Cell 919-389-7681 August 27, 2014 Mrs. Deborah Wilson, District Manager N. C. Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: North Topsail Beach Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mrs. Wilson: I STRONGLY OPPOSE the NTB Site 3 Parking Lot Application, and urge that the application be denied for following reasons: 1. HIGH DENSITY POPULATED AREA: "Site 3" is at the most densely populated area in the town of North Topsail Beach. In a letter written 6/24/13 by NTB Mayor, Dan Tuman, he said there 2500 residential properties in NTB. Counting 446 owners in Roger Bay and the 32 units in St. Moritz plus adjacent home owners that is close to 500 owners; 1/5 of NTB owners in this 1/4 mile of HWY 210. The beach simply can not handle an additional 100 more vehicles with probably 4 people per vehicle. 2. OVERCROWDED: More People on Beach: There is almost no beach at high tide. During the most populated time on the beach from 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM there is usually a high tide. We must consider 1 %: hr. before high tide, and 1 % hr. after high tide (3 hr.) there is less usable beach. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES. 3. DUNE DAMAGE: Additional people will damage fragile man man dunes. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES. 4. LOSS OF NATURAL VEGITATION: Natural vegetation is vital to protect man made dune, and wildlife. 5. DAMAGE TO SEA TURTLES: Normally 2 to 3 nests per year. Already have 2 this year. 6. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY: Already dangerous crosswalk with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles. Adding more TURNING traffic, and additional driveway will be very hazardous. There was an accident at crosswalk last week end (8/24/2014). SEE ATTACHED PICTURES. VED DCM W LM NIGTON, NC �' 2014 THANK YOU for your time and interest. ALL considerations are appreciated. sincerely,� Peggy A. 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P. 465 SITE #3 /I®s.r •r �w.qJ "— es.rrr qw n0 A[ Y 9YYNi.Y0.11 ND /orDAl ED- NPAD OPEC a J �� � M.r..- .{j•k4iNTT'/l 1 1111 / 1111 1 1 1 U., I Dar�isulM �' yM! . ~yam_ �•A-� �_ _�._ ��__.�_._...__._{__ _� �__r_ _ __ _�.�+�_.__. _.__.�� _� _.. _�.A MNY� RM O[Y wu..m.lsr.n MAKES In RIGGS h ASSOCIATES, INC. Dr ->a) usa surem)c - wvrrxr/osYD ! cvuc wvnnN/x ++sere. LMD IGNM/rC a LpWV1Ie 11rMMC r1Yw.Y.n rY q/..Yw 1MIXYIMM OMkv! Al/W Ru. TOWN OF NORTH TOPSAH. BEACH Mpem ... ,in. r. M D a '.W. nY ! o e as R Yf VURP SA11O 1NMM. 1M4o1. =.".. W. D .. •D19Y NK! ILC. brPL D! I,.1. P.Ai r Dr. MR. N. W • . fnXe DTNA/IMG C .'. ~ Dr IM.. P. n. A DRK Dr.a rNN.: N.Y. ar 011 w xus Irr`=1�F— r .HIYI IOO Y'4� bn Y.� L Ai. FEW)/ /E it RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, EP 0 2 2014, —SITE 3 ;sociates, Inc. submits this pertaining to the s adjoining their current in Onslow County. The y existing 26 parking and , outdoor shower and dble ramp and dune one (impervious) and CDOT street will have d hours of operation. The Roger's Bay ked cross walk will etation as possible along )ritz that is used by ;ss for the new parking lot )ervious surface will be e of each area to less than setback to 120' large new improvements similar Pluris for sewer. Public . ine (MHWL) was The site is sandy and has rapid infiltration from the soil type identified and infiltration testing performed by Land Management Group. Stormwater will be permitted under a Low Density Stormwater Permit with sheet flow infiltrating in the sand & pervious gravel adjacent to the ABC parking. The project timing will be 1-2 weeks with a very short duration of exposed soil. The short duration of the project and ground stabilization (stone) will prevent sediment from leaving site. [1] DCMvy M� Nt SEP 0 2 2011 CHARLES F. RIGGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors Charles F. Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 502 NEW BRIDGE STREET Wilmington Office: James A Lewis, P.L.S. L4562 P.O. Box 1570 101 Sootts trill Loop Road Kenneth E. Johnson, P.L.S. L-4925 JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28541 Wilmington, N.C. 28411 Corporate License (C-730) TELEPHONE: (910) 455-0877 (910) 681-7444 &MAIL: ring¢IandAbizec rr com ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 769-4. 769-4.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJDC Holding, Inc, on Island Drive (Hwy 210), Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach leases the land and proposes to construct as Site 3 a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious stone surface complimented with temporary portable restroom structures, hose spigot for rinsing station and one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area. The existing parking area will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformed/designated parking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; these areas have been identified on the enclosed plans. The State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, stamped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 1570, Jacksonville, NC 28541. Please check the appropriate space for your response. I have objections to the proposal. I have no objections to the proposal. Signature Date Print or Type Name Telephone Number Comments: DCM WILMiNGTON. NG SEP 0 2 Z014 Form DCM MP-3 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT (Construction and/or land disturbing activltias) 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. GENERAL UPLAND DEVELOPMENT a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or structures Weposed- 6' wide beach walk access with handicap ramps b. Number of Iota or parcels. o. Density (giie the number of residential units and the units per d. Size of area to be graded, filled, or disturbed including roads, ace). ditches, etc. 0 64096 SF e. if the proposed project will disturb more than one ace of land, the f. List the nutariale (such as mad, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete) Division of Land Resources must reoalve an erosion and to be used for Impervious surfaces. sedimemaaon control plan at least 30 days before land -disturbing asphalt, ABC stone activity begins (p If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been submitted to the Division of Land Resources? SYes ONO [IRA (ii) If yes, fat the date submitted: in process concurrently g. Give the percentage of the tract within the coastal shoreline AEC to be covered by impervious and/or bulk -upon surfaces, such as pavemerd, building, rooftops, or to be used for vehicular driveways or parking 0 I. Give the percentage of the entire tract to be covered by Impervious endfor buk-upon surfaces, such as pavement building, rooftops, or to be teed for vehicular driveways or parking. 12.0 Describe proposed method of sewage disposal. Pluris, LLC has community sewer Describe Iccation and type of proposed discharges to waters of the state (e.g.. surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industriet' commercial effluent, *wash down' and residential discharges). surface water and "wash dawn" area will infiltrate in the sand per state stormwater permit h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification. (q Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of Water Quality for review? SYes ONO ❑NA (ii) If yes, list the date submitted: _in process Concurrently_ k. Have the facilities described in Item (i) received state or local approval? ❑Yes SNo ❑NA If yes, attach appropriate documentation. m. Does the proposed project include an Innovative stommater design? ❑Yes ONO ❑NA If yea, attach appropriate documentation. 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VALENTINE 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Cell 919-389-7681 September 23, 2014 Mr. Braxton C. Davis, Director Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 Re: North Topsail Beach Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mr. Davis: I STRONGLY OPPOSE the NTB Site 3 Parking Lot Application, and urge that the application be denied for following reasons: 1. HIGH DENSITY POPULATED AREA: "Site 3" is at the most densely populated area in the town of North Topsail Beach. In a letter written 6/24/13 by NTB Mayor, Dan Tuman, he said there 2500 residential properties in NTB. Counting 446 owners in Roger Bay and the 32 units in St. Moritz plus adjacent home owners that is close to 500 owners; 1/5 of NTB owners in this 1/4 mile of HWY 210. The beach simply can not handle an additional 100 more vehicles with probably 4 people per vehicle. 2. OVERCROWDED: More People on Beach: There is almost no beach at high tide. During the most populated time on the beach from 10:00 AM through 5:00 PM there is usually a high tide. We must consider 1 %, hr. before high tide, and 1 %: hr. after high tide (3 hr.) there is less usable beach. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES. 3. DUNE DAMAGE: Additional people will damage fragile man man dunes. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES. 4. LOSS OF NATURAL VEGITATION: Natural vegetation is vital to protect man made dune, and wildlife. 5. DAMAGE TO SEA TURTLES: Normally 2 to 3 nests per year. Already have 2 this year. 6. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY: Already dangerous crosswalk with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles. Adding more TURNING traffic, and additional driveway will be very hazardous. There was an accident at crosswalk last week end (8/24/2014). SEE ATTACHED PICTURES. RECEIVED OCT 0 6 264 DCWMHDA SOY THANK YOU for your time and interest. ALL considerations are appreciated. Sincerely, � Peggy A. Valentine RECEMED OCT 0 i 20 DCM 0W Print Date: Mmfty. September 22, 2014 1:45 PM from: Peppy Valentine <pvaMrMe002®rrc.rr.can> To: Subject: Sent from my iPhone RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2014 DCM-MHD CITY Print OiY: YnMry.9�ri21U1{1:18 PN fmm: Pm VOYiYte <WaYMne002gnert.mtn> To: eueM� Sent Pzw .y RECEIVED OCT 06 2M DCM-MHD CITY Print Date: Monday From: Peggy To: Subject Sent from my iPh RECEIVED OCT 06 ZM4 DCM-MHD C" 0 Print Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 146 PM From: Peggy Valentine <pvalentine002@nc.a.wm> To: Subject: O-z� �ZA� RECEIVED OCT 0 610U DCM-MHD CITY 0�0'Ad J Print Date: From: To: Subject: Monday, September 22, 2014 143 PM Peggy Valentine <pvalentine002@nc.m.com> Sent from my iPhone N RECEIVED OCT 0 61014 DCM-MHD CITY Print RECEIVED OCT 0 9 2gl4 DCM-MHD CITY Print Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:41 PM From: Peggy Valentine <pvalentine002®nc.rr.com> To: Subject: M RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2m DCM-MHDCf Y Print Monday, September 22, 2014 Peggy Valentine <pvalentineO( RECEIVED OCT 062M4 DCM-WO SIlly Print Date: Monday, September 22, 201410:39 AM From: Peggy Valentine <pvalentine002@nc.rr.com> To: Subject: RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2014 DCM-MHD CITY Print Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:47 PM From: Peggy Valentine <pvaientine002@nc.m.com> To. Subject: WWWAV 0 JI1 RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2014 DCM-MHD C[FY Print Dale: Monday, Seplernber 22, 2014 1:29 PM From: Peggy Valentine-pvaientne002@ncrr.00m> To: Subject: Sent from my iPbone RECEIVED OrT 0 0 2014 DCM-MHD CITY N E . Print Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:29 PM From: Peggy Valentlne <pvalentine002@nc.rr.com To: RECEIVED OCT 0 6 7014 DCM•MHD CITY Print 41 Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:30 PM RECEIVED Orr 0 6 2014 DCM-MHD CITY 01 R Print Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:31 PM From: Peggy Valentine <pyalentine002@nc.rt.com> To: Subject: Sent from my iPhone \ V RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2014 DCM-MHD CITY Print Date: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:32 PM From: Peggy Valentine <pvalen1ine002@nc.rr.com> To: Subject: N RECEIVED OCT 0 6 20 DCM-MFij➢S7" �;W;J NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Dillard M. Powell 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Ms. Powell: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity Wanallve Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper i �IJ<�•l�Ya'` sall�•+.4L!#"�ia -i. A� �..i . � .... • 1 E.xNie)r 3 NW, �' ti �" Aid, ��� � •�`I. !+� 1 Tx '�� � ' ""� � y� � Z�' � v + 1 4 AV 10 �1 yi 7 j " V •Ii�1� �4 FV �+9: l 31 c , t ,'td3�{ t' •' + t F 0 1' a 1 k •�I � i II i Nil > :f, AI DILLARD M. POWELL 4110Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-7873 Cell919-768-3307 Fax 17077422605 dmpowell@bellsouth.net August 25, 2014 Mrs. Deborah Wilson, Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, INC 28405 Re: Town of North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mrs. Wilson: I am a North Topsail Beach property owner, and STRONGLY OBJECT to the proposed Site # 3 parking lot across Highway 210 from Roger Bay, and adjacent to St. Moritz, on following grounds: 1. LOCATION: A. SEE EXHIBITS 1 & IA. B. Adjacent to most densely populated area of NTB. C. 400+ homes in Rogers Bay across Highway 210. They use this section of beach. D. Already crowded with Rogers Bay residents. E. Approximately 700 feet beach. Add 100 vehicles with 2-4 per vehicle = 200-400 plus 1,000 from Rogers Bay. F. BEACH SIMPLY WILL NOT HANDLE THIS NUMBER. 2. DUNES: A. SEE EXHIBITS 2 & 3. B. Surf at high tide already comes to base dune. C. Dune is man made from previous storms. D. Face of dunes already largely bare of vegetation. E. People already intrude onto dunes at high tide. F. If add 200-400 more people, dunes will be SEVERELY DAMAGED. G. Even Riggs survey for NTB states MHWL as 1 foot. 3. CBRA: A. Site in CBRA zone. B. Therefore, dune protection most important. C. Natural vegetation should not be removed. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG ? 2014 4. SITE EVALUATIONS: A. SEEEXHIBIT4 B. Environmental Evaluation - Upon information and belief, none to date. C. Traffic Evaluation — DOT representative states there has been none. D. Safety Evaluation — DOT representative states there has been none. E. Driveway Request (curb cut) — DOT representative state there has been no request. F. Note Exhibit 4 where NTB official answers these evaluations have been performed. 5. TRAFFIC: A. Hazardous —Steady stream of pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles by 400+ owners, and visitors from Rogers Bay. B. Vehicle accident as recent as August 24, 2014 at crosswalk. C. DOT representative states no traffic study, evaluation, or request to date. 6. ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY (curb cut): A. SEEEXHIBIT5 B. Already three driveways within 50 feet (1 on Site, and 2 on Rogers Bay side). C. Plans (Exhibit 5) indicate another with approximately 300 feet of existing driveway. D. This is totally unacceptable, hazardous, and unrealistic, and should be rejected. 7. SAFETY: A. Additional parking, with potential for 200-400 additional people will accelerate an already unsafe condition along NC 210. B. Parking Lot will be an invitation for people to be injured and/or harmed. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL: A. Turtle Nest will be disturbed. Usually have 2 or 3 each year. Already have 2 this year. B. Natural vegetation will be removed. It should not be disturbed in CBRA zone. C. This is an already very environmentally sensitive area. 9. SUMMARY: A. THIS IS WRONG PLACE. B. THIS IS MOST HIGHLY POPULATED AREA IN NTB. C. 400+OWNERS, FAMILIES, AND GUESTS CROSSING NC 210 WILL BE HARMED. D. DUNES WILL BE DAMAGED. E. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA WILL BE HARMED. F. ALTERNATE, MORE APPROPRIATE SITES ARE IN NTB. Sincerely, Dillard M. Powell RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 7 2014 DILLARD M. POWELL 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-7873 Cell 919-768-3307 Fax 17077422605 dmpowell@bellsouth.net June 5, 2014 TO: MayorTuman SUBJECT: Parking Lot Across Island Drive From Rogers Bay Trailer Park 1 respectfully request, as a North Topsail Beach Taxpayer, written answers to following: 1. What Is current zoning of proposed parking property? at 3. R% 2. Is Conditional Use Zoning required; if so has it been properly approved? NO 3. Is proposed parking property In CBRA zone? YES 4. Is Beach Re -nourishment permitted in CBRA zone? 05 5. Does Town of NTB currently control use of property? %t= 6. Has Town Staff or Aldermen evaluated other property for parking in South NTB7 YE$ 7. Has Town Staff or Aldermen considered Scotch Bonnett Pier property? NA 8. Has NTB considered using its powers of eminent domain? ift NA 9. Has NTB consulted NCDOT relative to a Traffic Study? NGpar ISTON l WZ �- 10. If approved will Town of NTB: A. Have an Environmental Evaluation? P60£ 64 CAwtA B. Have a Traffic valuation? SrW*6�G $ roV4 'OotAJ:. NO06I C. Remove current vegetation including tree, shrubs, and grass? �? D. Remove any sand and soil that is part of current dune? N O E. What will be done to protect current dune? D�rJg- 0 P_1RVAAx.,r_ 4) FN7 F. Will overnight parking and occupancy be prohibited? y£$ G. Will camping be permitted? O H. Will recreational vehicles, and camper vehicles be permitted? YA5 I. Will rest room facilities be installed; if so what type; permanent or temporary? Y£5', -Mp J. WIII parking be permitted on NCDOT Right -of Way? K. What will be done to control trash and f�[ba e? RfeP-VA'TL L. What will be done to control noise? gi£ NOl3b OR �tN11vUC £ M. What hours will parking be permitted? N. What will be done to guarantee the safety of pedestrians, and golf carts crossing street? CAuTfoufl A y XQK1 S J. pk oolfl RE 5pwir61 tr ry Since most of these question only require a "yes" or "no"answer, I believe a response from you within ten days is reasonable. Sincerely, RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 7 2014 GO of F sq li ti f S NWN�ININ.. 3� � BANGING mu PF O WIN— 10 NC HIGHWAY 210 - ISLAND DRIVE > 100' R/W (ASPHALT-NBUC) LATE 34-28-49N . W . , LONG: 77-26-47W _ _ ---b'YM.a . .. -<`_ _ .±aM rrel _______ a a t vry -N6090' 6' 200.00E _ _ ___ _ _____ L9 to OZ sasSOG w 40 13.9r F6nr4sYl Ltt a9.9L' 502.4YM'W L12 MAD s88OE'47-10 Ex)-.I3>7 5 DCM WECEIVED ILMINGTON, NC -AUG 2 7 2014 ------------- MIRE BpR — — — — suM CHM — B NSAN xu' ... 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FROM THE AREA ANN DESIGNATED CLEARING UNITS S COSTRACTOR 91 LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND RESTON. TO PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONSANY AREAS OUTSIDE TIE PROJECT UNITS THAT MAY WAD1fATENRY BE DAMAGED WE TO THE FAILURE OF ME EROSION MEASURES BOTH WRING AND MTER LAND DISROBING ACTNTES HAW BEEN COMPLETED. p�L 6. CONTRACTION 91ALL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY ER09CM CONTROLNO�FOi MEASURES UNTIL RNA. INSPECTION AND APPROYµ BY NCOMt-dNSCN CE ENERGY. i�N�y MINES& 4Po LAND RESOURCES, LAND DUALITY SECTION, F REOIFED. ]. HELD CHANGES WAGE MAT NEECT THE PERMITTED EROSION CONTROL PLAN, INCLUDING STOiMWATER CHANGES SMALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE M STE IS BROUGHT INTO COMWMCE MM NCDENR-CELRR LAND QUALITY SECTION. DILLARD M. POWELL 4110Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-7873 Cell919-768-3307 Fax 17077422605 d m Powell @ be I lsouth. net September 20, 2014 Mr. Braxton C. Davis, Manager Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 Re: Town of North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mr. Davis: I am a North Topsail Beach property owner, and STRONGLY OBJECT to the proposed Site # 3 parking lot across Highway 210 from Roger Bay, and adjacent to St. Moritz, on following grounds: 1. LOCATION: A. SEE EXHIBITS 1 & 1A. B. Adjacent to most densely populated area of NTB. C. 400+ homes in Rogers Bay across Highway 210. They use this section of beach. D. Already crowded with Rogers Bay residents. E. Approximately 700 feet beach. Add 100 vehicles with 2-4 per vehicle = 200-400 plus 1,000 from Rogers Bay. F. BEACH SIMPLY WILL NOT HANDLE THIS NUMBER. 2. DUNES: A. SEE EXHIBITS 2 & 3. B. Surf at high tide already comes to base dune. C. Dune is man made from previous storms. D. Face of dunes already largely bare of vegetation. E. People already intrude onto dunes at high tide. F. If add 200-400 more people, dunes will be SEVERELY DAMAGED. G. Even Riggs survey for NTB states MHWL as 1 foot. 3. CBRA: A. Site in CBRA zone. RECENED B. Therefore, dune protection most important. C. Natural vegetation should not be removed. SEP 22 2P14 DCM-l"'D C:TY 4. SITE EVALUATIONS: A. SEE EXHIBIT B. Environmental Evaluation - Upon information and belief, none to date. C. Traffic Evaluation — DOT representative states there has been none. D. Safety Evaluation — DOT representative states there has been none. E. Driveway Request (curb cut) — DOT representative state there has been no request. F. Note Exhibit 4 where NTB official answers these evaluations have been performed. 5. TRAFFIC: A. Hazardous — Steady stream of pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles by 400+owners, and visitors from Rogers Bay. B. Vehicle accident as recent as August 24, 2014 at crosswalk. C. DOT representative states no traffic study, evaluation, or request to date. 6. ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY (curb cut): A. SEEEXHIBITS B. Already three driveways within 50 feet (1 on Site, and 2 on Rogers Bay side). C. Plans (Exhibit 5) indicate another with approximately 300 feet of existing driveway. D. This is totally unacceptable, hazardous, and unrealistic, and should be rejected. 7. SAFETY: A. Additional parking, with potential for 200-400 additional people will accelerate an already unsafe condition along NC 210. B. Parking Lot will be an invitation for people to be injured and/or harmed. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL: A. Turtle Nest will be disturbed. Usually have 2 or 3 each year. Already have 2 this year. B. Natural vegetation will be removed. It should not be disturbed in CBRA zone. C. This is an already very environmentally sensitive area. 9. SUMMARY: A. THIS 15 WRONG PLACE. B. THIS IS MOST HIGHLY POPULATED AREA IN NTB. C. 400+OWNERS, FAMILIES, AND GUESTS CROSSING NC 210 WILL BE HARMED. D. DUNES WILL BE DAMAGED. E. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA WILL BE HARMED. F. ALTERNATE, MORE APPROPRIATE SITES ARE IN NTB. Sincerely, Dillard M. Powell IMMMED SEP 22 2014 Dem. 2JIiD CTy 43� wo o Z � 1'r' N :.� m .. st ra L Ve 1,ar tics ap �rvcxac�� -T b ACDt,.f r¢a ty tC, Oryf lM QMo?(7.7-5vto-r -Z.1oN vk< I FXN.)3Jr g. DILLARD M. POWELL 4110Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-7873 Cell 919-768-3307 Fax 17077422605 dmpowell@bellsouth.net June 5, 2014 TO: MayorTuman SUBJECT: Parking Lot Across Island Drive From Rogers Bay Trailer Park Nvr'r AlvswSRs i l�a0 NSl Sir wr W1rN PLAA/A Nn aA,/v)✓to Aw mrr wi A YANO rrZ to f'Fl L S ro o/rLS 7-o..13AT� I respectfully request, as a North Topsail Beach Taxpayer, written answers to following: 1. What is current zoning of proposed parking property? 1311. R% 2. Is Conditional Use Zoning required; if so has It been properly approved? NO 3. Is proposed parking property In CBRA zone? YES 4. Is Beach Re -nourishment permitted in CBRA zone? YES 5. Does Town of NTB currently control use of property? Nt= 6. Has Town Staff or Aldermen evaluated other property for parking in South NTB? YSS 7. Has Town Staff or Aldermen considered Scotch Bonnett Pier property? N A B. Has NTB considered using its powers of eminent domain? 1IM WA 9. Has NTB consulted NCDOT relative to a Traffic Study? Nr pOT I TOW yWJL 10. If approved will Town of NTB: ,r A. Have an Environmental Evaluation? Dp� IN CA" B. Have a Traffic valuation? S1pJ t4L r_ $1c7pJ 10oOf- /JG0 '1 C. Remove current vegetation including tree, shrubs, and grass? �{? D. Remove any sand and soil that is part of current dune? N0 6 E. What will be done to protect current dune? 1, 9rag- o (jXk)ffNC,i; £N N7 F. Will overnight parking and occupancy be prohibited? y£$ G. Will camping be permitted? No H. Will recreational vehicles, and camper vehicles be permitted? VA5 I. WIII rest room facilities be installed; If so what type; permanent or temporary? Y£5, -MP J. Will parking be permitted on NCDOT Right -of Way? �j K. What will be done to control trash and g��{{'ba e? ityJA1f.0 4c¢P*�-ts L. What will be done to control noise? i£J� NO�ss: oR �iN/1AiG£ M. What hours will parking be permitted? "TS! N. What will be done to guarantee the safety of pedestrians, and golf carts crossing street? CAUrioil),Oy 51C 5 J. fL0kJft(, sPaf��srbJt, ry Since most of these question only require a "yes" or "no"answer, I believe a response from you within ten days is reasonable. Sincerely, SEP 22 M4 17C M MIM (Try o.. Ij n i� AL 5g 2 IMy ble "Ik b TNP PRIVm I �I� I A11� ANomm «... 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P. 816 AX PAR _ _ — fi9 4 _ w 355�pACRE --- _ — -- --- — ____ ________________________._ L11 1 1 EROSIONEROSION A&#glff8joN�OL NO�SCON�OL NO S ` t L p51URBM' m x. ONES BY REMSED MQCI PERMIT EiYE K AIIWST x, MII FOR THE NEW STAEWiANN ME TRANS& NO NEW SLOPES STEEPER NAT 3:I ARE DONNED. J. m,CTONWtI,A r�mn�u����r�o�.x 4. CUM AND RETOOK mw SITE ALL VIRUS, BUYS, ROOT MAT, EM PROW THE AREA NMN DESECRATED CLEARING UNITS S. CONTRACTOR SNAll BE CMVIRpK MY WAS OuTgY�ME PPRO.OR ECr MWTE NATEYAT YOWNADERTENTLYY BE�� DWAGED DUE TO NE PAIWRE CR NE TRDNW MEASURES ON CASINO AND AFTER IµD METIIRBING KPMRES "A @p COMPLETED, B. CWMKTM NINL CWiWUE 1° MANTAM PEbMENT Nq T WARY EROSION CCNTR(A WASIXES UHRL IN INSPECTION MD APMwN BY N:VEM_nNSCN Ci ENERGY. NNERAL AND IX0 RESwNCES, UW WMTY BONG, F ROUSES, R. FBL5) WANGES MADE NAT ASPECT NE COMM SOON CONTROL PLAN, NCLWNO STORMWAIBAI CIAMCCE SNAIL BE NE ESPWNBMIY DP NE CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE ME NI[ IS SROINHT NM CCYPLIANCE ON HCARO- ILR LORD WAOTY SECTOR. ATLAN IC OCEAN MEVED SEP 2 2 2014 n DILLARD M. POWELL Attorney at Law Home Address 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-7873 Cell 919-768-3307 Fax 17077422605 dm powel l cM bellsouth.net October 15, 2014 Mr. Douglas Huggett Manager, Major Permits Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: North Topsail Beach Parking Site # 3 4030 Island Drive Dear Mr. Huggett: I am an adjacent property owner to Parking Site # 3, and representing myself, STRONGLY OBJECT to the Town of North Topsail Beach application for CAMA Permit that should be DENIED on following grounds: FACTS 1. Ocean Erodible Area (See Exhibit 1). 2. High Hazard Flood Area (See Exhibit 1). 3. Proposed ABC Stone Parking Area, 7,697 Sq. Ft. (See Exhibit 1). A. Divided by 2.0 foot Pervious Gravel (See Exhibit 1). B. Would disturb approximately 64,096 Sq. Ft. (1.471 acres) of high ground (See Exhibit 1). GROUNDS FOR DENIAL 1. Incomplete Application: A. Adjacent property owners not noticed (See Exhibit 2).—Application on Page 4, Section 6 (f) lists St. Moritz Condo Association as an adjacent owner. Please take judicial notice that condo associations do NOT own property, but common property is owned by unit owners (See Exhibit 3). Therefore each unit owner at St. Moritz must receive written notice, return receipt requested, pursuant to DCM MP-1, Section 6 (f). B. Other Adjacent Property Owners (See Exhibit 4) — Coastal Management states in September 9, 2014 Report "St. Moritz borders the project area to the North, residential RECEIVED OCT If ? " DCMA4H0(QkTY properties border the site to the South, the Atlantic Ocean Borders the site to the East, and NC highway 210 and Rogers Bay Campground border the site to the West". CAMA Major Development Permit Application Checklist on Page 2, Section Entitled "Adjacent Property Owner Notification, States "Certified letters (Return Receipt Requested) with the copies of the permit Application package (permit application forms and appropriate work plan drawings) must be sent to all adjacent property owners". Based on the CAMA requirements Rogers Bay Property Owners are adjacent property owners and must be noticed. Black's Law Dictionary defines adjacent as "Lying near or close to; implies that two objects are not widely separated, though they may not actually touch". C. Application Modified (See Exhibit 5) Affidavit of Publication, and original notice posted each stated "Comments mailed prior to October 3, 2014 would be considered"(See Exhibit 6) This was modified, as shown by Exhibit 7, to October 22, 2014, without publishing the required modification in the newspaper. 2. Proposed Parking Area — Affidavit of Publication states "Proposed to install a gravel parking area", and Coastal Management Field Investigation Report states "Proposed parking area". Both are singular, indicating one parking area, not two divided by a two foot strip. 3. Two foot pervious gravel strip (See Exhibit 1) —The objective, as stated in Exhibit 1, is to "get around" the set back limitation for more than 5,000 sq. feet. This is contrary to legislative and regulatory intent, and I consider it devious, unlawful, and unethical. This project should be evaluated using 120 feet set back for more than 5,000 square feet. 4. Major Storm Event (See Exhibit 4) — Coastal Management states in September 9, 2014 Report, Page 2, Section 9, "Studies indicate the shoreline in this area could move as much as 260 feet in a major storm event and flood waters could be as much as 14 feet". 5. CBRA Zone —Site is in this flooding and erosion sensitive zone. 6. 15A NCAC 07H .0306 (a)(1) — Development size is defined ------- or total area of footprint for development other than structures and buildings". Applicant states in application (See Exhibit 1)that (1) Land Disturbance area is 1.471 acres (64,096 Sq. Ft.); Proposed asphalt aprons 1,494 Sq. Ft.; Proposed ABC Stone (New Parking Area) 7,697 Sq. Ft.; Proposed Built Upon Area 25,857 Sq. Ft., and Proposed impervious Surface 12.0%. Application indicates in Exhibit 1A that "proposal would disturb approximately 64,096 Sq. Ft. (1.471 acres) of high ground. This should require a setback of 120 feet. 7. Fragile Area —This is a fragile area as defined in N.C.G.S.113A-120(a)(4). 8. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 07H .306(a)(2)(J), and 15A NCAC 07H .303(b)(1)(a) the set back should be 120 feet. 9. The permit should be denied pursuant to N.C.G.S. 113A-120(a)(9) there are numerous other sites within the Town that are "a practicable alternative that would accomplish the overall project purposes with less adverse impact". 10. The following aggravating factors should be considered along with 113A-120. A. This is most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach. B. Ocean Erodible Area. C. Ocean Hazard Flood Area. D. CBRA Area. E. Fragile Dune. F. High Tide to Base Dune. G. Will disturb approximately 64,096 Sq. Ft. of high ground. H. Rogers Bay has approximately 425 sites. I. Safety — Roger Bay has residents of approximately 425 sites crossing busy Highway 210. RECEIVED OCT 16 2014 DCM-MHD CITY J. Traffic — Proposed parking lot will increase traffic causing vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety problems. K. Based on CAMA Report, shoreline in this area could move as much as 260 feet in a major storm event and flood waters could be as much as 14 feet. 1191k= 1. Permit should be denied based on facts and grounds stated above. 2. This site is perhaps the single most undesirable vacant lot site in all of North Topsail Beach I respectfully request that the Permit be Denied. cc: Jonathan Howell CAMA Attachments Sincerely, �����rr-.1�Y/• �m�vC� Dillard M. Powell RECEIVED OCT J $ 7P DCM-M WD CG9' A"r rnvru=u lWtKAVU, JUNFACE WILL BE DIVIDED BY NARROW STRIPS OF PERVIOUS STONE AS TO LIMIT THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EACH AREA TO LESS THAN 5000 SF; EROSION IS LESS THAN 2 FEET PER YEAR AND MINIMUM SETBACK OF 60 FEET IS USED FOR SMALL STRUCTURES. EXISTING PARKING IS IMPERVIOUS AND WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. 2. PERVIOUS RIVER GRAVEL WITH UNIFORMED SIZE BETWEEN 3/4" TO 3" WILL NOT BE INCLUDED AS BUA. 3. INTENT OF SITE GRADING LANDWARD OF THE 60' SMALL STRUCTURE SETBACK IS "DUNE REDISTRIBUTION.' 4. PROPOSED RESTROOMS WILL BE TEMPORARY PORTABLE RESTROOMS. APPROXIMATE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE WAS SURVEYED AS 1' FOOT (NAVD88). PERVIOUS GRAVEL WILL BE DETERMINED BY STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DEFINITION - SEE NOTE IN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT NOTES. THE PROJECT IS IN OCEAN ERODIBLE AND HIGH HAZARD FLOOD AREAS AS DETERMINED BY JASON DAIL OF DCM. COASTAL MANAGEMENT EXISTING ASPHALT & IMPERVIOUS GRAVEL m 16666 Sq.Ft. PROPOSED ASPHALT APRONS m 1494 Sq.Ft. PROPOSED ABC STONE 76g7 Sac. PROPOSED TOTAL BUILT UPON AREA/IMPERVIOUS SURFACE 25857 Sq.Ft. TOTAL LOT AREA m 1 487 Saw PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS SURFACE a 12.OX ANTICIPATED DISTURBED AREA: 64096 Sq.Ft. LENGTH OF SHORE LINE: 921.71' PROJECT NOTES 1. BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS WERE PERFC r 2. PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS ARE USED FOR o ti U CONTROL PERMITS AND NCDOT DRIVEWAY PERMIT. 0 3. PROJECT WILL UTILIZE ONWASA WATER FOR POTABLE c O 4. PROJECT WILL UTILIZE PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE FOF 0 S. PLAN DOES NOT REFLECT FIELD VERIFICATION OF EXI: CONTRACTOR BY CALLING THE NORTH CAROLINA ONE LOCATE EXISTING UTILITIES BEFORE DIGGING. 6. ELEVATIONS ARE RELATIVE TO NAVD 88. 7. FINAL LANDSCAPING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED 8. PROPOSED RESTROOMS WILL BE A FLOOD PROOF PER MOBILE RESTROOM BUILDING OR IF INDIVIDUAL UNITS 9. PROPOSED HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE WOOD DUNE CF CODES. 10, PROPOSED GATES TO BE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF R/W, BEACH. NOW OR FORMERLY ROGERS BAY CAMPGROUND CO OWNERS PO BOX 517 SNEADS FERRY, NC 28460 RESIDENTIAL USE �L n h U z .3' SPEE D NC HIGHWAY 210 — ISLAND DRIVE 45 Upmo_ mot-agaa3ir 1 it 1 � Town of North Topsail Beach - Parking Area Project (Site#3) Date: September 9, 2014 Page Two The parking area(s) would consist of a combination of ABC stone and gravel. A new driveway connection to an existing public NCDOT street (Island Drive) would have asphalt aprons, and gates would be installed at the entrancelexit points to prevent after-hours access. As proposed, the existing parking lot entrance would be relocated to align with the entrance to the Roger's Bay Campground entrance, which would be located along the southern end of the project boundary. Here, the applicant proposes to install a 10' x 10' wooden deck with water spigot and two portable toilets. A second entrancelexit point would be constructed around the central portion of the property boundary and it too would consist of an asphalt drive with aprons. A gate would also be installed at this access point. The applicant proposes to leave the existing asphalt drive in place and cover the area with gravel, with the exception of a small patch of asphalt located along the northern project boundary. Here, the applicant proposes to remove the existing asphalt and install vegetation to provide a "buffer" between the proposed parking area and the St. Moritz condominium complex. In addition, a 25' wide vegetative buffer would remain in place and would separate the proposed parking area(s) from NC Highway 210. The existing asphalt drive referenced above is approximately 10' (w) x 660' (1) and spans the eastern portion of the property, just landward of the toe of the dune. The applicant states that the existing dune crossover near St. Moritz, which is used by Roger's Bay Campground, would not be incorporated as a pedestrian access walkway for the new parking area and would be "blocked" by the installation of a vegetated buffer. In addition to the other security and preservation features, the applicant proposes to install a 4' tall picket fence around the entire perimeter of the parking area. The fence would be used to prevent foot traffic and any other unnecessary access up and over the dune system. Lastly, the applicant proposes to install a handicap accessible beach access walkway along the eastern property boundary. The walkway would be centrally located and would span from the parking area to the dry sand beach. Two portable toilets would be installed in the parking area near the entrance to the walkway, as would a trash receptacle. The walkway would be approximately 6' wide and would span a distance of approximately 90' across the dune. Steps would be constructed along the southern side of the handicap ramp to allow for pedestrian access. A flat 6' x 12' platform would be located in the middle of the walkway, which would allow for viewinglobservation. As designed, the ramp would "zig-zW' in a north/south direction to obtain the appropriate grade/slope required for ADA accessibility. Adjacent to the handicap access, the applicant proposes to install a 10' x 10' wood deck with shower spigot for rinsing. The proposed bike storage would be located directly across from the proposed handicap access, on the opposite side of the gravel drive. 10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS The applicant's proposal, to construct a parking area with handicap accessible dune crossover (i.e. beach access walkway) and amenities, would disturb approximately 64,096 sq. f . (1.471 acres) of high ground, all of which is located in the Ocean Erodible Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). As designed, no portion of the proposed project, with exception of the beach access walkways, would be located within the 60' setback, as measured from the First Line of Stable Natural Vegetation (FLSNV). In addition, it does not appear that any portion of the project, with exception of the beach access walkway, will impact the frontal dune, or dune vegetation thereon. The applicant has not yet obtained a Stormwater Permit for the proposed development; however, a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan has been approved for this project, under the authorization ONSLO- 2015-021, which was issued on September 4, 2014. Submitted by: Jason Dail Date: September 9, 2014 Office: Wilmington RECEIVED OCT 16 M4 DCM-MHD CRY Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit 1�x t-a I al -r 2 6. Additional Information In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order forthe applfcation package to be complete. Items (a) — (0 are always applicable to any majordevefopment application. Please consult the application Insiruction bookiet on how to properly prepare the required Items below. -a. A project naralive. b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan Naw and cross- sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized will, clearly Indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish between wort completed and proposed. C. A site or location map that Is sufficiently detailed to guile agency personnel unferni ier with the area to the site. d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims tale to the affected properties. e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. I. 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 cemried mall. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the DMdon of Coastal Management. Name St. Moritz Condo Association Phone No. - Address 1630 Military Cutoff Road, WUmington, NC 26403 Name Dugan Elvis Phone No. Address 3540 W Mill Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 Name WA Phone No. Address g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permiltee. and Issuing dates. WA 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 irdet areas. (Must be simedby property ma met) k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10),1 necessary. If the project involves expenditure of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting cornplanoe with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. 1 7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land I I understand mat any permit issued In response to mis application will allow only the cravelopmem uescntaxt in me appllRitmn. 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 Not 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 1 further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful �At/othhe best of my knowledge. Date 8/25/2014 Print Name G ,/ A4451 Signature Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed proweff RECEIVED pDCM MP-2 Excavation and Pill Information DOW MP-5 Bridges and Culverts ®DCM MP-3 Upland DevelopmenI OCT 16 2014 ❑DCM MP-4 Structures Informatitiii, ` DCM-MHD CITY 252-Boa-2808 .. 1•888.4RCOAST -. www.nccoastaimanagement.net BOON 893 PAGE330 EXHIBIT H To Declaration Limited Common Elements Storage Compartment,:- , Each Unit Owner shall be allocated those _ Limited Common Elements, as shown on the Floor Plans, in the manner met forth below. Unit Storage No, Compartment No. 101-A 101 02 103 102-A 10 103-A 105 104-A 10 105-A 201 106-A 201-A 203 202-A 204 203-A 206 204-A 0 205-A 301 206-A 302 301-A _ 30 302-A 304 303-A 305 304-A 306 305-A 401 306-A 402 401-A 403 402-A _ 404 403-A 405 404-A 406 405-A 501 406-A 502 501-A 503 502-A 504 503-A 505 504-A 506 505-A 601 506-A 606 RECEIVED OCT 1 g 2014 DCAA-MHD CpV Town of North Topsail Beach Parldng Area Project (Site#3) Date: September 9, 2014 Page Two 9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project site is located in North Topsail Beach, at 4030 Island Drive, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. To get to the site from Wilmington take US HWY 17 N to Old Folkston Road (State Road 1518 which is approximately 4.0 miles past Holly Ridge). Continue along Old Folkston Road until you reach the four way stop light at the intersection of Old Folkston Road and NC Highway 210. Turn right onto NC Highway 210 and travel approximately 3.9 miles. The project site will be located on the left hand side of the road, just beyond the St Moritz condominium complex and across from Rogers Bay Campground. St Moritz borders the project area to the north, residential properties border the site to the south, the Atlantic Ocean Borders the site to the east and NC Highway 210 and Rogers Bay Campground border the site to the west The project area would span a distance of approximately 820 linear feet along the oceanfront The current elevation of the project area ranges from approximately 1' at Normal High Water to approximately 8' at Normal High Water. The highground portion of the property is primarily vegetated with native scrub vegetation and beach grasses including, but not limited to: American Beach Crass, Sea -Oats, Bitter Panicum and Sea -shore Elder. Historically, the subject property has been used as a parking area by tentants of the Rogers Bay Campground as well as the general public, and although unimproved, the site is still being utilized for parking. In addition, two public beach access walkways exist on the site, one on each end of the property. According to information presented by the applicant, the Town of North Topsail Beach has entered into a 5-year lease agreement with Topsail Beach, LLC and RAJDC Holdings, LLC (Property owners). The lease agreement (copy of which is included herein) would effectively expire or terminate on, or prior to March 31, 2019. At which time, the lease may be renewed or suspended. Permitted uses on the three tract parcel (i.e. subject property), include the operation of a Town run parking lot or "Parking Facility", as it is referred to in Section (5) of the lease agreement, with no other uses or purposes without the Landlord's prior written consent Additionally, Section (8) of the lease agreement states "During the term hereof, the Town will applyfor, payfor and keep current all permits and licenses required for the lawful operation of the Parking Facilities". The annual erosion rate for this particular area of North Topsail Beach is 2.0'/year, based on the Division of Coastal Management's 2011 Annual Erosion Rate maps. Studies indicate the shoreline in this area could move as much as 260' in a major storm event and flood waters could be as much as 14' deep. The Town of North Topsail Beach's Land Use Plan classifies this area of North Topsail as Mixed Use Business. The waters (Atlantic Ocean) of the project site are classified as SB by the NC Division of Water Quality. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated this area of the Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area, and the waters adjacent to the proposed project are CLOSED to the harvesting of shellfish. PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant is proposing to install a stonetgravel parking area and beach access walkway within the project boundary. As designed, the gravel parking area would provide parking for up to 101 vehicles (75 proposed parking spaces + 26 existing spaces). Additionally, the project consists of the construction of a restroom facility, bike rack, outdoor shower and water spigot and a handicap accessible dune crossover (i.e. structural access walkway). RECEIVED OCT 16 7014 DCM-MHD Clry Fx-Hla)r 5 5 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER r17-6 Before the undersigned, a Notary Public of Said County and State, Jarimy Springer Who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to the law, says that he/she is Accounting Specialist of THE STAR -NEWS, a corporation organized and doing business under the Laws of the State of North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as STAR -NEWS in the City of Wilmington NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICA TION FOR LAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environmad and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119h that thefollowing application was submided for a developmeidpermit in an Area was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows: 91721x And at the time of such publication Star -News was a newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. of N.C. Title: Accounting Specialist Sworn or-affamed to, and subscri before me this day of In Testunony Whereof; I have hereunto set my hand and atiuced my o Yew aforesaid. v / F n . h' D �. , o .� tyOTA.9 My commission expires I' `l day of _04-b , 20 il0 Upon reading the aforegoing affidavit with the advertisement thereto annexed it is adjudged by the Court that the said publication was duly and properly made and that the summons has been duly and legally served on the defendant(s). This day of zmmv on Clerk of Superior Court RECEIVED RECEIVED OCT 16 /aft DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCM-MHD,CtjY 2.1 E I F A A A � 1: F= PROJECT: acen c Ucean, in, ®nslowr Coun COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGH October 3, 9Q14 I APPLICANT: e For: Town of North Topsail Beach FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW: NC Div. of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Jason Dail, Express Coordinator 910.796-7221 7 PROJECT: c Ucean, in, 7 COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGH ?014 APPLICANT: For: Town of North Topsail Beach Parking Site #3 FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW: NC Div. of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Jason Dail, Express Coordinator 910-796-7221 DILLARD M. POWELL Attorney at Law Home Address 4110 Island Drive, Unit 301 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 910-328-7873 Cell 919-768-3307 Fax 17077422605 dmpowell@bellsouth.net October 15, 2014 Mr. Douglas Huggett Manager, Major Permits Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 RE: North Topsail Beach Parking Site # 3 4030Island Drive Dear Mr. Huggett: I am an adjacent property owner to Parking Site # 3, and representing myself, STRONGLY OBJECT to the Town of North Topsail Beach application for CAMA Permit that should be DENIED on following grounds: FACTS 1. Ocean Erodible Area (See Exhibit 1). 2. High Hazard Flood Area (See Exhibit 1). 3. Proposed ABC Stone Parking Area, 7,697 Sq. Ft. (See Exhibit 1). A. Divided by 2.0 foot Pervious Gravel (See Exhibit 1). B. Would disturb approximately 64,096 Sq. Ft. (1.471 acres) of high ground (See Exhibit 1). GROUNDS FOR DENIAL 1. Incomplete Application: A. Adjacent property owners not noticed (See Exhibit 2). —Application on Page 4, Section 6 (f) lists St. Moritz Condo Association as an adjacent owner. Please take judicial notice that condo associations do NOT own property, but common property is owned by unit owners (See Exhibit 3). Therefore each unit owner at St. Moritz must receive written notice, return receipt requested, pursuant to DCM MP-1, Section 6 (f). B. Other Adjacent Property Owners (See Exhibit 4) — Coastal Management states in September 9, 2014 Report "St. Moritz borders the project area to the North, residential RECEIVED OCT 161014 DCM-MHD CITY properties border the site to the South, the Atlantic Ocean Borders the site to the East, and NC highway 210 and Rogers Bay Campground border the site to the West". CAMA Major Development Permit Application Checklist on Page 2, Section Entitled "Adjacent Property Owner Notification, States "Certified letters (Return Receipt Requested) with the copies of the permit Application package (permit application forms and appropriate work plan drawings) must be sent to all adjacent property owners". Based on the CAMA requirements Rogers Bay Property Owners are adjacent property owners and must be noticed. Black's Law Dictionary defines adjacent as "Lying near or close to; implies that two objects are not widely separated, though they may not actually touch". C. Application Modified (See Exhibit 5) Affidavit of Publication, and original notice posted each stated "Comments mailed prior to October 3, 2014 would be considered"(See Exhibit 6) This was modified, as shown by Exhibit 7, to October 22, 2014, without publishing the required modification in the newspaper. 2. Proposed Parking Area —Affidavit of Publication states "Proposed to install a gravel parking area", and Coastal Management Field Investigation Report states "Proposed parking area". Both are singular, indicating one parking area, not two divided by a two foot strip. 3. Two foot pervious gravel strip (See Exhibit 1) —The objective, as stated in Exhibit 1, is to "get around" the set back limitation for more than 5,000 sq. feet. This is contrary to legislative and regulatory intent, and I consider it devious, unlawful, and unethical. This project should be evaluated using 120 feet set back for more than 5,000 square feet. 4. Major Storm Event (See Exhibit 4) — Coastal Management states in September 9, 2014 Report, Page 2, Section 9, "Studies indicate the shoreline in this area could move as much as 260 feet in a major storm event and flood waters could be as much as 14 feet". S. CBRA Zone —Site is in this flooding and erosion sensitive zone. 6. 15A NCAC 07H .0306 (a)(1) — Development size is defined ------- or total area of footprint for development other than structures and buildings". Applicant states in application (See Exhibit 1)that (1) Land Disturbance area is 1.471 acres (64,096 Sq. Ft.); Proposed asphalt aprons 1,494 Sq. Ft.; Proposed ABC Stone (New Parking Area) 7,697 Sq. Ft.; Proposed Built Upon Area 25,857 Sq. Ft., and Proposed impervious Surface 12.0%. Application indicates in Exhibit 1A that "proposal would disturb approximately 64,096 Sq. Ft. (1.471 acres) of high ground. This should require a setback of 120 feet. 7. Fragile Area —This is a fragile area as defined in N.C.G.S.113A-120(a)(4). 8. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 07H .306(a)(2)(J), and 15A NCAC 07H .303(b)(1)(a) the set back should be 120 feet. 9. The permit should be denied pursuant to N.C.G.S. 113A-120(a)(9) there are numerous other sites within the Town that are "a practicable alternative that would accomplish the overall project purposes with less adverse impact". 10. The following aggravating factors should be considered along with 113A-120. A. This is most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach. B. Ocean Erodible Area. C. Ocean Hazard Flood Area. RECEIVED D. CBRA Area. OCT 16 2014 E. Fragile Dune. F. High Tide to Base Dune. DCM-MHD Clio G. Will disturb approximately 64,096 Sq. Ft. of high ground. H. Rogers Bay has approximately 425 sites. I. Safety— Roger Bay has residents of approximately 425 sites crossing busy Highway 210. J. Traffic — Proposed parking lot will increase traffic causing vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety problems. K. Based on CAMA Report, shoreline in this area could move as much as 260 feet in a major storm event and flood waters could be as much as 14 feet. SUMMARY 1. Permit should be denied based on facts and grounds stated above. 2. This site is perhaps the single most undesirable vacant lot site in all of North Topsail Beach I respectfully request that the Permit be Denied. cc: Jonathan Howell CAMA Attachments Sincerely, C'ana�;W ;�71� Dillard M. Powell RECEIVED OCT 16 2014 DCM-MHD CITY IIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT NOTES PROJECT ANY PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS SURFACE WALL BE DIVIDED BY NARROW STRIPS OF PERVIOUS STONE AS TO LIMIT THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EACH AREA TO LESS THAN U NOTE 1. BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS WERE PERFC 5000 SF; EROSION IS LESS THAN 2 FEET PER YEAR AND MINIMUM SETBACK OF 60 FEET IS USED FOR SMALL STRUCTURES. EXISTING PARKING IS IMPERVIOUS AND WALL REMAIN o > N 2. PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS ARE USED FOR UNCHANGED. v ? CONTROL PERMITS AND NCDOT DRIVEWAY PERMIT. PERVIOUS RIVER GRAVEL WITH UNIFORMED SIZE BETWEEN 3/4" TO 3" WILL NOT BE INCLUDED AS BUA. c o Up 3. PROJECT WILL UTILIZE ONWASA WATER FOR POTABLE INTENT OF SITE GRADING LANDWARD OF THE 60' SMALL STRUCTURE SETBACK IS "DUNE 4. PROJECT WILL UTILIZE PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE FOF REDISTRIBUTION." 5. PLAN DOES NOT REFLECT FIELD VERIFICATION OF EXI: OR BY CALLING THE NORTH PROPOSED RESTROOMS WILL BE TEMPORARY PORTABLE RESTROOMS. LOCATEA EXISTING UTILITIES BEFORE DIGG NGOLINA ONE APPROXIMATE MEAN HIGH WATER LINE WAS SURVEYED AS 1' FOOT (NAVD88). 6. ELEVATIONS ARE RELATIVE TO NAVD 88. PERVIOUS GRAVEL WILL BE DETERMINED BY STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DEFINITION — 7. FINAL LANDSCAPING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED SEE NOTE IN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT NOTES. B. PROPOSED RESTROOMS WILL BE A FLOOD PROOF PER THE PROJECT IS IN OCEAN ERODIBLE AND HIGH HAZARD FLOOD AREAS AS DETERMINED BY MOBILE RESTROOM BUILDING OR IF INDIVIDUAL UNITS JASON DAIL OF DCM. 9. PROPOSED HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE WOOD DUNE CF CODES. COASTAL MANAGEMENT EXISTING ASPHALT & IMPERVIOUS GRAVEL m 16666 Sq.Ft. PROPOSED ASPHALT APRONS m 1494 Sq.Ft. PROPOSED ABC STONE 7697 qa.Ft. PROPOSED TOTAL BUILT UPON AREA/IMPERVIOUS SURFACE 25857 Sq.Ft. TOTAL LOT AREA 15an� S4 ct PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS SURFACE a 12.0% ANTICIPATED DISTURBED AREA: 64096 Sq.Ft. LENGTH OF SHORE LINE: 921.7V 10. PROPOSED GATES TO BE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF R/W, BEACH. NOW OR FORMERLY ROGERS BAY CAMPGROUND CO OWNERS PO BOX 517 SNEADS FERRY, NC 28460 RESIDENTIAL USE 0 =V = Q a F 0 I � N 3p� z z SPEED D NC HIGHWAY 210 - ISLAND DRIVE 45 som,.. Town of North Topsail Beach - Parking Area Project (Site#3) X H ) 2 ) ,1 A Date: September 9, 2014 Page Two The parking area(s) would consist of a combination of ABC stone and gravel. A new driveway connection to an existing public NCDOT street (Island Drive) would have asphalt aprons, and gates would be installed at the entrance/exit points to prevent after-hours access. As proposed, the existing parking lot entrance would be relocated to align with the entrance to the Roger's Bay Campground entrance, which would be located along the southern end of the project boundary. Here, the applicant proposes to install a 10' x 10' wooden deck with water spigot and two portable toilets. A second entrancelexit point would be constructed around the central portion of the property boundary and it too would consist of an asphalt drive with aprons. A gate would also be installed at this access point. The applicant proposes to leave the existing asphalt drive in place and cover the area with gravel, with the exception of a small patch of asphalt located along the northern project boundary. Here, the applicant proposes to remove the existing asphalt and install vegetation to provide a "buffer" between the proposed parking area and the St. Moritz condominium complex. In addition, a 25' wide vegetative buffer would remain in place and would separate the proposed parking area(s) from NC Highway 210. The existing asphalt drive referenced above is approximately 10' (w) x 660' (1) and spans the eastern portion of the property, just landward of the toe of the dune. The applicant states that the existing dune crossover near St. Moritz, which is used by Roger's Bay Campground, would not be incorporated as a pedestrian access walkway for the new parking area and would be "blocked" by the installation of a vegetated buffer. In addition to the other security and preservation features, the applicant proposes to install a 4' tall picket fence around the entire perimeter of the parking area. The fence would be used to prevent foot traffic and any other unnecessary access up and over the dune system. Lastly, the applicant proposes to install a handicap accessible beach access walkway along the eastern property boundary. The walkway would be centrally located and would span from the parking area to the dry sand beach. Two portable toilets would be installed in the parking area near the entrance to the walkway, as would a trash receptacle. The walkway would be approximately 6' wide and would span a distance of approximately 90' across the dune- Steps would be constructed along the southern side of the handicap ramp to allow for pedestrian access. A flat 6' x 12' platform would be located in the middle of the walkway, which would allow for viewinglobservation. As designed, the rump would "zig-zag" in a north/south direction to obtain the appropriate gmde/slope required for ADA accessibility. Adjacent to the handicap access, the applicant proposes to install a 10' x 10' wood deck with shower spigot for rinsing. The proposed bike storage would be located directly across from the proposed handicap access, on the opposite side of the gravel drive. 10. ANTICIPATED IWACTS The applicant's proposal, to construct a parking area with handicap accessible dune crossover (i.e. beach access walkway) and amenities, would disturb approximately 64,096 sq. ft. (1.471 acres) of high ground, all of which is located in the Ocean Erodible Area of Environmental Concern (AEC). As designed, no portion of the proposed project, with exception of the beach access walkways, would be located within the 60' setback, as measured from the First Line of Stable Natural Vegetation (FLSNV). In addition, it does not appear that any portion of the project, with exception of the beach access walkway, will impact the frontal dune, or dune vegetation thereon. The applicant has not yet obtained a Stormwater Permit for the proposed development; however, a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan has been approved for this project, under the authorization ONSLO- 2015-021, which was issued on September 4, 2014. RECEIVED Submitted by: Jason Dail Date: September 9, 2014 Office: Wilmington OCT t 61ma DCM-MHD CITY Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit E)J1K) i R 6. Additional Information M addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) fhe 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 ma)ordevelopment application. Please consult the application Instmctlon booklet on tow 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 stabs of the proposed project Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, Geary indicate on maps, plats, drawlrgs to distkguish 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 applcation fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. I. 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 St. Moraz Condo Association Phone No. Address 1630 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 Name Duljan Ehils Phone No. Address 3540 W Mill Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 Name WA Phone No. Address g. A list of previous state or federal pennits Issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, per iittee. and Issuing dates. WA h. Signed cansullanl or agent authodzation form, if applicable. 1. Weiland delineation, if necessary. J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner) It A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-101 1 necessary. If the project involves expenditure of pubic funds or use of pudic lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with he No M Carolina Environmental Polly Act. 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 1 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. I further ce" that the information provided in this application is truthful to �thLJe best of my knowledge. Date 821,%ice5/2014 Print Name tr X64r Signature RECEIVED Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed p OCT 1 I ED ❑DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts ®DCM MP-3 Upland Development-.r > ❑DCM MP-4 Structures Informatil;7' DCM-MHD CITY 252.808-2808 :: 1.888.4RCOA5T :: www.neeaastalmanagement,net pC.f1? BOLS �98 BOON 893 FAGE330 011i7 a ERHIEIT E To Declaration Limited Common Elements Storage Compartment.: I Each Unit Owner shall be allocated those Limited Common Elements, as shown on the . Floor Plane, in the manner set forth below. Unit Storage Compartment No. NO. 101 101-A 102 102-A 103 103-A 104-A . 05 105 - 105-A 106 106-A 201 201-A 202 202-A 203 203-A 204 204-A 205 205-A 206 30 206-A 302 301-A _ 303 302-A 304 303-A 305 304-A 306 305-A 401 306-A 402 401-A 403 402-A J _ 404 403-A 405 404-A 405-A 501 406-A 502 501-A 50 502-A 504 503-A 506 504-A 0 505-A 601 506-A 606 -,- .-.-... RECEIVED OCT 16 70" DCM-MMD CITY Town of North Topsail Beach Parldng Area Project (Site#3) Date: September 9, 2014 Page Two 9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project site is located in North Topsail Be" at 4030 Island Drive, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. To get to the site from Wilmington take US HWY 17 N to Old Folkstone Road (State Road 1518 which is approximately 4.0 miles past Holly Ridge). Continue along Old Folkston Road until you reach the four way stop light at the intersection of Old Folkston Road and NC Highway 210. Turn right onto NC Highway 210 and travel approximately 3.9 miles. The project site will be located on the left hand side of the road, just beyond the St. Moritz condominium complex and across from Rogers Bay Campground. St. Moritz borders the project area to the north, residential properties border the site to the south, the Atlantic Ocean Borders the site to the east and NC Highway 210 and Rogers Bay Campground border the site to the west The project area would span a distance of approximately 820 linear feet along the oceanfront. The current elevation of the project area ranges from approximately 1' at Normal High Water to approximately 8' at Normal High Water. The highground portion of the property is primarily vegetated with native scrub vegetation and beach grasses including, but not limited to: American Beach Grass, Sea -Oats, Bitter Panicum and Sea -shore Elder. Historically, the subject property has been used as a parking area by tentants of the Rogers Bay Campground as well as the general public, and although unimproved, the site is still being utilized for parking. In addition, two public beach access walkways exist on the site, one on each end of the property. According to information presented by the applicant, the Town of North Topsail Beach has entered into a 5-year lease agreement with Topsail Beach, LLC and RAJDC Holdings, LLC (Property owners). The lease agreement (copy of which is included herein) would effectively expire or terminate on, or prior to March 31, 2019. At which time, the lease may be renewed or suspended. Permitted uses on thethree tract parcel (i.e. subject property), include the operation of a Town nm parking lot or "Parking Facility", as it is referred to in Section (5) of the lease agreement, with no other uses or purposes without the Landlord's prior written consent Additionally, Section (8) of the lease agreement states "During the term hereof, the Town will apply for, pay for and keep current all permits and licenses required for the lawful operation of the Parking Facilities". The annual erosion rate for this particular area of North Topsail Beach is 2.0'/year, based on the Division of Coastal Management's 2011 Annual Erosion Rate maps. Studies indicate the shoreline in this area could move as much as 260' in a major storm event and flood waters could be as much as 14' deep. The Town of North Topsail Beach's Land Use Plan classifies this area of North Topsail as Mixed Use Business. The waters (Atlantic Ocean) of the project site are classified as SB by the NC Division of Water Quality. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated this area of the Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area, and the waters adjacent to the proposed project are CLOSED to the harvesting of shellfish. PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant is proposing to install a stonelgravel parking area and beach access walkway within the project boundary. As designed, the gravel parking area would provide parking for up to 101 vehicles (75 proposed parking spaces + 26 existing spaces). Additionally, the project consists of the construction of a restroom facility, bike rack, outdoor shower and water spigot and a handicap accessible dune crossover (i.e. structural access walkway). RECEIVED OCT 16 7"" DCM-MHD CITY AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION 6 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Al $ >F.3 / ©N Cd, 4d- C_ OUNTY OF NEW HANOVER NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CANA MAJOR The D DEVELOPMENT of PERMIT ent Before the undersigned, a Notary public of Said County and State, entand Natural Resources hereby fives 113A-119(b) that theifolwingap, Jarimy Springer pikation was submitted for a de- velopment rmtt in an Arearn as des!ofEn- Conurdemthe CAN ACeAccording 9 sa a Who, being duly sworn or affirmed, according to the law, says that he/she is proposed to install a gravel parking Accounting Specialist area and a handicap accessible beach access walkway with ameni- ties at. Atlantic Island i)r,; alvdjdCf psail of THE STAR -NEWS, a corporation organized and doing business under the Laws of the State of Beach. Onsiow be examined or A copy of the application mayay be North Carolina, and publishing a newspaper known as STAR -NEWS in the City of Wilmington Dept. of Nat; NC' E vironment & NO7TCEOFFILINGOFAPPLICATIONFOR CAMIAMAJOR DEVELOPMENTPERMIT ral Resources, Div. of Coastal Man- agement. 127-Cardinal Drive Ext., The Deparbnent of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required WOminggton, North Carolina 28405 i910-796-7215) during normal by NCGS 113A-119b that thefoUowtng application was submibedfor a develapmentpermltut business hours. an Area nue, Morehead City, NC-28557- 3421. prior to October 3,. 2014 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 was inserted in the aforesaid newspaper in space, and on dates as follows: 91121x And at the time of such publication Star -News was a newspaper meeting all the requirements and qualifications prescribed by Sec. No. 1-597 G.S. ofN.C. Title: Accounting Specialist Sworn or"a Med to, and subscn before me this _1� day of In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my4,eiTA �„ year aforesaid. P D,, o..,..p n i lRY My commission expires 14'+ day of �, 20 1(0 Upon reading the aforegoing affidavit with the advertisement thereto annexed it is adjudged by the Court that the said publication was duly and properly made and that the summons has been duly and legally served on the de&mdant(s). This day of Clerk of Superior Court MAEL TO: RECEIVED RECEIVED OCT 16 7014 DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCM-MHD CITY i S7 n r G lit ,, H U U � Q w � LAMA PE MIcoo APPLIE FOR ___ _avel _ ,scent to the Atiantic ocean, in, ®ns mwou APPLICANT: For: Town of North Topsail Beach FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW: NC Div. of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Jason Dail, Express Coordinator 910-796-7221 CAMA APPLI PROJECT: � N U w m w ^ � c � i PE MI E FOR -game - - -IN L� JO- 'IN - COMMENTS ACCEPTED THROUGH 7014 ja NC 28541—__ For: Town of North Topsail Beach Parking Site #3 THE LOCAL PERMIT OFFICER BELOW: NC Div. of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. xi Wilmington, NC 28405 Jason Dail, Express Coordinator 910-796-7221 �0 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Mark Jenkins PO Box 70 Roseboro, NC 28382 Dear Mr. Jenkins, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, zljl�� Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity lAffirmative Actian Employer — Made in pad by recycled paper To: Johnathon Howell, Deb Wilson From: Mark Jenkins Date: October 17, 2014 Re: Opposition to North Topsail Beach Parking Lot @ Rogers Bay I am writing this letter on behalf of my self and several other property owners at Rogers Bay — Rogers Bay is a 440 lot camper property where each lot is a deeded property — in the past we have always rented the property that North Topsail Beach now has rented and have been stewards of the property for many years. The town has now given the property owners preferential tax relief and has rented the property out from underneath Rogers Bay and now has a very large project to turn the undeveloped area into a 100 lot or so parking lot with all kinds of other developments such as bike paths, road access entries, bike paths, ect. There are many reasons this project needs to be terminated or scaled back, and I will list them in this letter. RECEIVED My first question is how can the town make such permanent changes and do the construction project when they do not own the property? What happens when and if OCT 2 2 70M Rogers Bay gets the lease on the property again and we once again have it open to DCM-m"o c" property owners only and not the public — is the town going to remove all of the things they have installed? If 100 parking lots are put in like the town desires that will put perhaps a population load of 200-400 additional people concentrated in this small space based on 2-4 persons per vehicle. There is not that much beach present for such a large amount of people to be added to the several hundred Rogers Bay people that will be on the beach This section of beach is also a very productive and active turtle nesting site, as for some reason we always have 2-3 nests in the beach area affected by the towns proposal — This is in a turtle sanctuary zone and with all the additional people that this project will put on the beach area this nesting site may be harmed just from the human footprint that it will now be exposed to In the undeveloped area north of the existing parking lot this is a bird nesting area as there are tern nests all in the existing foliage — this will also be destroyed under the current plans the town has The current sand dunes and the undeveloped area south of the existing parking lot also is the only thing that we as property owners have to help control any storm surge or ocean flooding situations — under the towns proposed plans there will be a large reduction in the sand and vegetation that is currently there — The town is wanting to reduce the flood control that this area provides — who do we as property owners see when and if any flooding occurs that could be worsened by the development and removal of the current RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC- OCT 2 0 2014 sand and vegetation that is now present but would be reduced under the towns plans — Rogers Bay property owners have large investments in our properties and depend on every bit of sand and vegetation between our property and the ocean — however under the towns proposal this barrier would be greatly reduced I propose a compromise, let the town have the existing parking lot for development as it will hold up to 50 vehicles, another question I have in regards to the parking lot the town desires to develop is this, under current town ordinances a parking spot must be a 20 foot by 8 foot area — does the 100 lot proposed parking lot comply with this requirement? Another problem that this project will create is the huge parking and traffic problems that will occur when you have up to 400 vehicles from Rogers Bay owners plus the 100 vehicles from the towns proposed parking additions Another area of concern is that with up to 100 parking spaces that the town wants to establish, how will this traffic affect the security of Rogers Bay, we are a private property and do not want or need trespassers on our property from anyone who parks across the street Let the town use the existing parking lot and modify and improve it without having to destroy or modify the undeveloped parts of the property, this undeveloped parts of the property is a major part of our flood and over wash control from the ocean, it is a bird nesting area as well — why and how can it be allowed for the town to put Rogers Bay property owners land in further jeopardy by destroying any natural flood control that is present in the undeveloped sections of this property The town also has proposed gates to be installed on the parking areas but they will not give any info as to what hours and when the gates will be opened and closed- who is liable for any injury or damage that will occur in this new parking lot Who is liable for any damages to any Rogers Bay property that would occur due to a reduction and or damage to the existing dunes and vegetation that would be removed if this permit is approved as written? RECENED I know we all have to share the beach but what the town is wanting to do is way to large a OCT 23 W project for the small area that we are talking about — let them use and modify the existing DCM•weep parking lot as 50 or so cars is what this area can withstand — just keep it a simple 50 or so parking lot without all the permanent things the town wants to build — once again they are building on land that they do not own — they only have a 5 year lease right now and in 5 years we may get the lease back as we will be trying to do just that — who puts it back like it was before all the modifications if and when we get the lease back? I am also very disappointed as to the location of the written notice for CAMA input- the first time the town tried to place it in an obscure area near the St. Moritz Condo, upon my objection another one was placed on a telephone pole south of the condo but once again it RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 0 2014 was not in a place that could be seen easily — there should have been one placed at the entrance of the existing parking lot — it has been very obvious that the town has been very underhanded in the placement of these notices as this comment period was extended due to the games the town was caught playing. I would like to know if you have personally made a trip to see the land and property in question and I would greatly appreciate if you would make a trip yourself to see the beach area in question, the Rogers Bay Property, the undisturbed vegetation that is now protecting our property from across the street but may be reduced or removed, the existing parking lot that the town can develop, and just in general the huge permanent changes to the are that the town proposes — We are over 400 taxpaying property owners here at Rogers Bay and we are opposed to the drastic and very large project that the town is proposing. The area cannot support such a large human footprint that will be created with 100 parking lots — The nesting birds cannot, the nesting turtles cannot, and the environment itself cannot I have also included a dvd of some video I have shot, please take the time to view it I am also formally requesting that you let me know if you Johnathon, and you Deb have made a trip to look at this property before it is destroyed and developed by the towns desire to do such a large and in depth project — Let the town develop the exiting parking area from the Rogers Bay maintained beach cross walk to the edge of the vegetation where the portable toilets are now located Thank your for your considerations in these matters and would you please inform me of your decisions when they are made as the town will not tell or inform Rogers Bay property owners of what is going on — this project is a point of contention between the town and the Rogers Bay property owners so I am counting on you to let me know of what the decisions are when they are finally made In closing if you two could I would very much be prepared to meet you both on the site at a day a time of your setting so I could discuss the particulars and issues that we have in regards to what the town is wanting to do Thank you' Mark Jenkins PO Box 70 Roseboro, NC 28382 910-525-4825 Home 910-590-4539 Cell RECEIVED OCT 22 X9 DCM-MHDCOY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 0 Z014 To: Johnathon Howell, Deb Wilson From: Mark Jenkins Date: October 17, 2014 Re: Opposition to North Topsail Beach Parking Lot @ Rogers Bay I am writing this letter on behalf of my self and several other property owners at Rogers Bay — Rogers Bay is a 440 lot camper property where each lot is a deeded property — in the past we have always rented the property that North Topsail Beach now has rented and have been stewards of the property for many years. The town has now given the property owners preferential tax relief and has rented the property out from underneath Rogers Bay and now has a very large project to turn the undeveloped area into a 100 lot or so parking lot with all kinds of other developments such as bike paths, road access entries, bike paths, ect. There are many reasons this project needs to be terminated or scaled back, and I will list them in this letter. My first question is how can the town make such permanent changes and do the construction project when they do not own the property? What happens when and if Rogers Bay gets the lease on the property again and we once again have it open to property owners only and not the public — is the town going to remove all of the things they have installed? If 100 parking lots are put in like the town desires that will put perhaps a population load of 200400 additional people concentrated in this small space based on 24 persons per vehicle. There is not that much beach present for such a large amount of people to be added to the several hundred Rogers Bay people that will be on the beach This section of beach is also a very productive and active turtle nesting site, as for some reason we always have 2-3 nests in the beach area affected by the towns proposal — This is in a turtle sanctuary zone and with all the additional people that this project will put on the beach area this nesting site may be harmed just from the human footprint that it will now be exposed to In the undeveloped area north of the existing parking lot this is a bird nesting area as there are tern nests all in the existing foliage — this will also be destroyed under the current plans the town has The current sand dunes and the undeveloped area south of the existing parking lot also is the only thing that we as property owners have to help control any storm surge or ocean flooding situations — under the towns proposed plans there will be a large reduction in the sand and vegetation that is currently there — The town is wanting to reduce the flood control that this area provides — who do we as property owners see when and if any flooding occurs that could be worsened by the development and removal of the current RECEIVED OCT 20 1014 DCM-MHD CITY sand and vegetation that is now present but would be reduced under the towns plans — Rogers Bay property owners have large investments in our properties and depend on every bit of sand and vegetation between our property and the ocean — however under the towns proposal this barrier would be greatly reduced I propose a compromise, let the town have the existing parking lot for development as it will hold up to 50 vehicles, another question I have in regards to the parking lot the town desires to develop is this, under current town ordinances a parking spot must be a 20 foot by 8 foot area — does the 100 lot proposed parking lot comply with this requirement? Another problem that this project will create is the huge parking and traffic problems that will occur when you have up to 400 vehicles from Rogers Bay owners plus the 100 vehicles from the towns proposed parking additions Another area of concern is that with up to 100 parking spaces that the town wants to establish, how will this traffic affect the security of Rogers Bay, we are a private property and do not want or need trespassers on our property from anyone who parks across the street Let the town use the existing parking lot and modify and improve it without having to destroy or modify the undeveloped parts of the property, this undeveloped parts of the property is a major part of our flood and over wash control from the ocean, it is a bird nesting area as well — why and how can it be allowed for the town to put Rogers Bay property owners land in further jeopardy by destroying any natural flood control that is present in the undeveloped sections of this property The town also has proposed gates to be installed on the parking areas but they will not give any info as to what hours and when the gates will be opened and closed- who is liable for any injury or damage that will occur in this new parking lot Who is liable for any damages to any Rogers Bay property that would occur due to a reduction and or damage to the existing dunes and vegetation that would be removed if this permit is approved as written? I know we all have to share the beach but what the town is wanting to do is way to large a project for the small area that we are talking about — let them use and modify the existing parking lot as 50 or so cars is what this area can withstand — just keep it a simple 50 or so parking lot without all the permanent things the town wants to build — once again they are building on land that they do not own — they only have a 5 year lease right now and in 5 years we may get the lease back as we will be trying to do just that — who puts it back like it was before all the modifications if and when we get the lease back? I am also very disappointed as to the location of the written notice for CAMA input- the first time the town tried to place it in an obscure area near the St. Moritz Condo, upon my objection another one was placed on a telephone pole south of the condo but once again it was not in a place that could be seen easily — there should have been one placed at the entrance of the existing parking lot — it has been very obvious that the town has been very underhanded in the placement of these notices as this comment period was extended due to the games the town was caught playing. I would like to know if you have personally made a trip to see the land and property in question and I would greatly appreciate if you would make a trip yourself to see the beach area in question, the Rogers Bay Property, the undisturbed vegetation that is now protecting our property from across the street but may be reduced or removed, the existing parking lot that the town can develop, and just in general the huge permanent changes to the are that the town proposes — We are over 400 taxpaying property owners here at Rogers Bay and we are opposed to the drastic and very large project that the town is proposing. The area cannot support such a large human footprint that will be created with 100 parking lots — The nesting birds cannot, the nesting turtles cannot, and the environment itself cannot I have also included a dvd of some video I have shot, please take the time to view it I am also formally requesting that you let me know if you Johnathon, and you Deb have made a trip to look at this property before it is destroyed and developed by the towns desire to do such a large and in depth project — Let the town develop the exiting parking area from the Rogers Bay maintained beach cross walk to the edge of the vegetation where the portable toilets are now located Thank your for your considerations in these matters and would you please inform me of your decisions when they are made as the town will not tell or inform Rogers Bay property owners of what is going on — this project is a point of contention between the town and the Rogers Bay property owners so I am counting on you to let me know of what the decisions are when they are finally made In closing if you two could I would very much be prepared to meet you both on the site at a day a time of your setting so I could discuss the particulars and issues that we have in regards to what the town is wanting to do Thank you, Mark Jenkin PO Box 70 Roseboro, NC 28382 910-525-4825 Home 910-590-4539 Cell RECEIVED OCT 20 1014 DCM-Mw, D C#rY .` A14 ) ��IEWR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 David and Robin Ward 1769 Elon-Ossipee Road Elon, NC 27244 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Atfirmallve Action Employer - Made in pad by recycled paper 1k Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 7 1014 DCM-MHD CITY DCM RECEIVED NG ON, NC OCT 0 3 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best�'V" regards,, '�' 'ff"'a 0,4 at � U&n/, NC a7��14 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC i " %Hll 127 Cardinal Dr Fm. .,:A:IWihaiffgUx4N.Carolinei2g4O5L,1845' Dear /►(/�.. �a 1 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. -A&•a4ocal-property owner,,4have several -concerns about -this application:_ - - This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 7 7014 DCM-MHD CRY DCM RECEIVED NC OCT 0 3 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide; all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which' are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors,, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence... • Additional trash: created by the additional public activity in this area Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide.enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. Withbest regards, ffakla -41 101 Eb-r,, , X'C a70.44 RECEIVED OCT 0 7 'm,4 DCM-dND CITY RECEIVED OCM WILMINGTON, NO OCT 0 3 N14 MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 John and Pam Talbott 3020 Cricket Road Fayettville, NC 28306 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Talbott, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www,ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Afirmailve Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 8 8 7014 DCM-MHD CRY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 212014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. Withbest egards,���� 93 Pel�cQn 3CRA° 6ay Fay RECEIVED OCT 2 2 2014 DCM-MHD COY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 212014 QDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12,.2015 James Pope 215 Saint Matthews Road Erwin, NC 28339 Dear Mr. Pope, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, 414�1 Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www,ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity Wfirmabve Acton Employer — Made in pad by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 08 ?" DCM-MHO GIV RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 012014 r 'a With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Th- k you for your consideration. With best re'v%r&, i2.9� 5 may c,4-r,p c.2m�-�4 A'oX-- /6 Plu.> yd.gQs. imianwe pope 215 Saint Matthews Rd. FXMn„ NC 28339-2417 RECEIVED nr.T n0 VU Jji e' ?4 t k ry J IF5 / n 1Pa. pos e 4 b Stty /�.Cr/7 �Opi.4/Z 6tWc' ( / f Ale iowd Fv2 JryF 43a�4vh .�T% /5 i� /iv�e'rte-a T e, t7-4 Topsy4'L ci6Y rar% Z>v %his 4T /3�F A0ees9 A'26-4 RC2s55 FRI�m Ih6- RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 01 2014 WNW North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Bonnie O'Briant 132 High Pointe Drive Rincon, GA 31326 Dear Mrs. O'Briant, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the — Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifies of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-8600 \ InterneC www.ncdonr.gov An Equal Oppodunily 1Afirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). 2FCFIVED OCT 10 2014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 0 8 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. r.,ank r- fr- your consideration. Bonnie O'Briant 132 High Pointe Dr. RECEIVED OCT 10 M4 DCM-K'00" RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC ,ICT 0 8 2014 e 1 �CDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Donald Summerlin 129 QuarterDeck Road Rogers Bay Campground North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mr. Summerlin, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www,ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity (Affirmative AcUon Employer— Made in part by recycled paper f -'s Deborah Wilson District. Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 08 2014 DCM-MHD Cf1Y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC t :Z With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activityin this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, 1.2 9 C�uar�pr�e�=-k R RECEIVED Toy ` "% N 1—U�3�,, N C— OCT 08 7Rt4 DCM-MHD i:" RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 01 Z014 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Michael Smith PO Box 217 Bridgeton, NC 28519 Dear Mr. Smith, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. . Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www,ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Arfirmative Acton Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson - District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25.2014 I am writing this, letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 10ZN DCM-MHD,01p1y With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am. therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (1 O1 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best re ,ads, ��qy --'e4 -/f' .0 •-/�- RECEIVED OCl a Michael Smith EM PO Box 217 Bndget^ NC 26519 HC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Mary Ann Lee PO Box 153 Atkinson, NC 28421 Dear Ms. Lee, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-8600 1 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity \Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper • � a Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 46 "'A RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 01. 2014 f 16 „ With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, ( k o /VC '23Y�?l RECEIVED OCT 06 2n" DCM-Mi�DC"Y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 012014 CDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Thomas and Annette Kennedy 403 Raynor Mill Road Mt. Olive, NC 28365 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major.Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, /eu�( Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-860011nternet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAffirmabve Action Employer— Made in pal by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). s� 5 R lYv ram• - __ �R\�I� � .F RECEIVED OCT 06 814 DCM-MHDQITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 01 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED OCT 08 2014 7ha=6 8 Ar "'M DCM-MHO CITY 403 Raynor UU lei 403 Ray Aft OUve MC 2836 -�•MJ�� �" `� —' RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 012014 Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 8 2014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILM NGTON, NC r With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, 0 Q0 'r,(maa S AnnA&M 1?4, vcedy 4e3 Paynat NiU Rd m4.Ohv; uc 28365 RECEIVED OU 0 a 10U DCM-MHD C1IT}V RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON. NC OCT 012014 W 4fWA �C® NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Marshall Howell 1942 Braswell Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Dear Mr. Howell, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAffirmafive Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper . - _0L Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 A "14 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (1 O1 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVHb ►VJ✓ OCT $ $ DCV+8+1kLtuOR Mr. Marshall E. HoweR RECEIVED 1942 Braswell Rd. DCM WILMINGTON, Smithfield, HC 27577-8667 ti RUI bR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Sylvia Davis 613 College Street Jacksonville, NC 28540 Dear Ms. Davis, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal OpportunityIAfirrna dive Action Employer — Made in part by mycled paper i A " Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 1 Ol-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 01014 DCM-MHD COY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OC 1 01 2014 of _.. With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, 2,, j e 4e4' RECEIVED OCT 08 2014 DCIVMHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 01 2014 'M . NCDENt North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 S. McClain 1443 Onslow Pines Road Jacksonville, NC 28540 Dear Sir or Madam, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed"activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email.at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity lArfinnalive keon Employer— Made in pad by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 - Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 2 8 PM DCM-MHD COV RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2420% With the lack of beach, at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. ,'hank you for your consideration. With bes.. rds, RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NO RECEIVED OCT 2420t4 OCT 28 P.M. DCM-MHD CITY mlw! f� L_ Q - � -,A Q CEess , v cad at'u. St caC�.cP �w ,1e L'a�rtP one._ RECENED �[vQl061 28 pK FAYE T TEVILLE TJC 2$3 Cnastai Cam ina Area � • 23 OCT M1 4 P fA 3 L RECEIVEDOcr28 PM. (J 7 DCM-MHD CITY '2940-S+S4 6 IIII'IIIIIII"1"'lll'II"III'I 1111"IIIIIiI'I"'IIIII'IIIIII �Cc1k.Sry.✓ ll�,'l�l.c . � �SSy-b RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC RECEIVED OC T 2 4 2014 ' OCT 28 PM. DCM-MHD CITY Elf ,&1&A NCB NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 B. Jones 118 Red Man Road Jacksonville, NC 28546 Dear Sir or Madam, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-66001 Internet: www.ncdenF.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Afirmadive Action Employer — Made in pad by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 28 PM, DCNawD Qh" DCM RECEIVED NGTON, OCT 2 3 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED RECEIVED OV 2 R 'M. DCM WILMINGTON, NC DCM-MnuCI7V pCT 2 3 2014 A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Ray Hester 369 McCoy Road Lexington, NC 27292 Dear Mr. Hester, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Z,11-ce� Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-8600 \ Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Oppodunity, 1Af6rmatIve Action Employer - Made in pad by recycled paper .t % Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, J have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. RECEIVED OCT 28 PK DCM-MHO CITY Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED WILMINGTON. INC OCT 232014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, NA �A �'—> HESTER UPHOLSTER 91 IV ci oy Road ngton, N.C. 27 RECEIVED OCT 28 p.M, 0cwMh7Dglry RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 3 2014 t MUM North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Joe Sapp 403 Davie Avenue Winston Salem, NC 27127-6732 Dear Mr. Sapp, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed. activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Z_111�� Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAffinnalive Action Employer— Made in pad by recycled paper ,�A' . Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 10 P1 DCM-MHD CITY DCM WILMINGEON, NC f. _ 1 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay.. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, ` 403 Dvie Anfe Ave. Wimma Selem, NC 27127fi732 RECEfVED OCT r ®11i''.( DCAA-WqD Cif RECVVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC UBENR North Carolina. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Jennifer Smith 7413 US Highway 70 West La Grange, NC 28551 Dear Ms. Smith, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-66001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAffimative Acton Employer— Made in parr by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed . parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 2 2 VU DCM WECEIVED ILMINGTON, NC OCT 212014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes; which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. you for your consideration. With ., L. is, Smith 7413 US Highway 70 W •;z La Grange, NC 28551 RECEIVED OCT 2 2 2014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 212014 -r �4# NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Jill Marino 5714 Linrose Land Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Ms. Marino, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review: Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, ��z�'� Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-8600 1 Internet: www,nrdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Acdon Employer- Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in refer roposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North ail Beach as m dean application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan tha cal s for a 101-space king lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground an t Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 10 209 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON. NC OCT 0 8 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parkin r 1 Ol cars with potent ly 200-400 dditional people (2-4 individ icle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safes ��ncemc, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issusurrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police press • Additio h created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED OCT 10 29% DCM-MHD Cm v^i2%N2� 1—"All RECEIVED D WILMINGTON. NC OCT 0 8 2014 ME ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 James and Brenda McCannon 196 Shagbark Drive Summerfield, NC 27358-7917 Dear Mr. and Mrs. McCannon, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In'this case; no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-66001 Internet: www.nGdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer - Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OU 0 7 2014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 0CT O U014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, Q�lJ%oe 4Xe- C�7 Brenda McCannon 196 Shagbark Dr. Summertield, NC 27358-7917 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 0C 1 0 3 Z014 4► KC-bENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Larry Wayne Medlin 3326 Shoeheel Road Kenly, NC 27542 Dear Mr. Medlin, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5=15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity \Afirmalive Action Employer- Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 08 M' DCWIMHD 4MfN RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 022014 pr With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, D DCM-MHD CITY Mr. Larry Wayne M RECEIVED 3326 Shoeheel Rd DCM WILMINGTON, NC �N,• Kenly, NC NC 27542 -- OCT 0 2 2014 NCD NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Bill and Nada McNabb 1023 Andersonwood Drive Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 Dear Mr. and Mrs. McNabb, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No.-5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to. the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenngov: Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www,ncdenr.gov An Equal OppodunityIAtfirmalive Action Employer— Made in pad by recycled paper ..4 '�1 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz), RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2014 DCM-M,HD ,Qk1Y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 022014 With the lack of beach at high tide, allthe umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, Hill ! Asada McNabb 1023 Andersonwood Drive Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 RECEIVED OCT 0 Avg DCM-MmD Cffy RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC I `r OCROR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Gail Naylor 411 Beaver Dam Drive Clinton, NC 28328 Dear Ms. Naylor, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Oppodunily 1Affirmative Acton Employer — Made in part by recycled paper ' f . . t Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECENED OCT 00 2m, DCM-MHD1UTv DCM WILM NIG ON, NC OCT 0 2 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. Wiiitth� best regards. 0_ RECEIVED VC OCT o s iox DCM-MHD CITY Ms. Gail T. Naylor 411 Beaver Dam Dr Clinton, NC 28828 DCM RECEIVED NC Futi ttn OCT 022014 Eke sttvn NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Joseph R. Anders 2055 Carr Church Road Clinton, NC 28328 Dear Mr. Anders, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Acton Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 6 2M4 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 022014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, /e?� 6�e-� / 4-6 po 6-k S T. )?Oe5'eK5 13)qv Joseph R. Anders 2055 Carr Church Rd.. Clinton, NC 28328 RECEIVED OCT 0 8 1014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OL 1 0 2 2014 W Mkt North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Ernest Antinori 117 Lauren Lane Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Dear Mr. Antinori, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Oppodu lly 1 Afirmalive Action Employer —Made in pad by recycled paper .. c . Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 1 Ol-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 0 gnu RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, INC OCT 0 12014 r With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, /z/V °� ors -Y 1 f 7 o*mow C;Z� . Jzxt RECEIVED OCT 08 ?M4 DCMAoFMD CPY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC RU6 R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Danny and Carol Maples 136 Spence Road Lillington, NC 27546 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Maples, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty.(20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity \Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper op5v6 Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 14 " DCU MHA,9�,tTy With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (1 O1 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. RECEIVED With best reg' -4% OCT 14 Z014 DCM-MHD CITY Rc® NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Bill Klotz 2533 Corley Wood Drive Raleigh, NC 27606-4267 Dear Mr. Klotz, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Z—/"�/4Ae&C Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdencgov An Equal Oppodually I Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Dear Ms. Wilson, I am writing this letter to voice my serious concerns over the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, NC. In addition to the form letter also enclosed, which I am sure you have already read, I wanted to convey the importance of protecting this stretch of dunes. As stated in the "form" letter, the dunes have self -repaired and grown over the last 8 years or so. It has been magical to watch and share with my kids. But, there is little beach left at high tide and the people that the proposed lot would bring would inevitably damage the dunes and just as important, the turtle nests that are there yearly. I already have witnessed uncaring individuals ignore signs to climb the dunes for a myriad of reasons, none of which are acceptable. This area does not have the capacity to handle the large increase of visitors that would result from this parking lot. Conservation being both my vocation and avocation, and having been in this area over the last 11 years, I cannot stress enough the negative environmental impact this proposed parking lot would have. Thank you for your time. ill Klotz ���� Dill Klotz 2533 Corley Nbotl Dr Raleigh, NC 276064267 NOLFMCK CLUB RECEIVED OCT 08 794 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED OCT O81" DCM-MHD C" Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 08 DCM-MML �; IV M With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED OCT 08 2014 DCM-MHD CITY Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 2.5, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OU 0810'A DCM-MHD CITY DCM WILMINGTON, NC With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in fisrthcr beach eras.an. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With pest regards, RECEIVED Butler F3mliy Fsum 692 Odom Rd. OCT 08 2014 RECEIVED Clinton, NC 28328 DCM-MHD Cqy pCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 0 6 2014, Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 W Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach: in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 08 2mA DCM-MHD C1tY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC CICi 0 6 2014 d Ue With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, pS�C-44O/) D f {A e to e� (.,U l �v o a.4i p%e a)'!e OAi'5 ' h/qh �1'de Mere /5 /lh�/� a�rq lah� �„0-' we c edl�.,ef p�tl / 2Ac �t Jr P) e asp qA&pdo r OCT 0A?0'1 DCMWIEC IVEON,NC DCM-MHD COY OCT 062014, Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a locatproperty owner, I have several concerns"aboui this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this , r area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 81014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left).1 am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED Mc Belinda K. Kinin 4A OCT 08r-'t 165 Geor^clmvne Dr. Clayton, NC27520 3( M"kDCFFV RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NO OCT 062014, Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 08 M4 DCM-MHD C10M RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON. NC With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. RECEIVED RECEIVED Mr.! Mrs. HY Pate.1r. OCT 08 2014 DCM WILMINGTON, NC 1153As" U NE DCM-MHD CX Revtk NC 2793 BC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Randy and Patty Humphrey 908 Hallsville Road Beulaville, NC 28518 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: g19-707-86001Internet: www.nGdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I AffirmaUve Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVEC Orr 0 7 ?^+4 DCM-Mho .ITV RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 032014 � 1 . - . With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up io ti,e Junes, wl:ich are also < rr; to nesting turtle and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, dy & Patty Humphrey 908 HallsVille Rd. Beulaville, NC 28518 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC UCT 0 3 Z014 AS R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Sandra Hoffman PO Box 723 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Dear Ms. Hoffman, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review'agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper •ti. Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 10 20" DCM-MHD OT'y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 0 8 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in f. rther beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best _regards, s� tfJ�`^^ cr Ms. Sandra:Hoftmaon Po Box 723 .. 3nnd, Ferry,646-0723 RECEIVED OCT t 0 1014 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 0 8 2014 DCM-MHD CITY t. a ®�QQ�� /i Q�1�d®r1E WR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Joey Graham 967 Breazeale Avenue Mt. Olive, NC 28365 Dear Mr. Graham, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final 96tion is taken on a permit application: In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: wvvw.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAffirmative Action Employer — Made In part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington; N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there arc only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). f e ° P I r 5l ee pi hi9 Cn 3e4 C-k a // N14' �ft „,KS NortECEso Fle F©✓ ,eta- -�7 /'kZ IderRIVED 4 akaf R7k M :!� sJ OCT 0 0 11i14 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED _ DCM WILMINGTON, NC / /%� 5 0 C T 01 2014 9/l reaoP� Froh�- lAe Tocc)ni %akc over d . . . With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes. which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in fundiei ix ach erusiun. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. c� With best regards, 919� ��0'Flo�S I oY RECEIVED OCT 08 7014 /� _ �A//�/', r � m An o DCM_M..•��C9F^Y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 012014 ODERR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Jim and Sandra Gams 101 North Court La Grange, NC 28551 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Garris, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review, agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 545 for the proposed activity. A -copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative AcUon Employer— Made in part by recycled paper X Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OU 14 2014 DCM-MHD CITY With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, a 3 00-x V, M& &ns�� L 101 North � La Grange,, NC 2 � RECEIVED OCT 14 2014 DCM-MHD CITY 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Mary Lou Garner 113 Meadowlark Road Goldsboro, NC 27534 Dear Ms. Garner, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review' agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAfirmatve Acton Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 ^ Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 2 2 2014 DCM-MHD COV DCM WILM NIGTON, INC OCT 17 2014 s- - With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting hurtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion.. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. 11 -M With best regards,a� RECEIVED DCM-MHD CRY I �(� fJt Q [)i^- 1 L1L¢A`Y�CZ I i tQiil4 %trt,CA I AON, NC 't'v U OCT 17 2014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominiurr! property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 22"U DCM**OV." DCM WECEIVED ILMINGTON, OCT 17 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on err du.^.es and wildlife, r nd rcsat in further beach.erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. 'Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, I � I 111 1 r� jI I rn -40-L 'Bax P1v 113 (t a dt9 t.w La Ad- led �Clgl�.�.t-c7 � yl • C , p75'3 Zr 6 w Iwv RECENED OCT 2 2 20M Cu,U-Cry-n''HD cm C� CL � J� p RECEIVED Qlt.(xti}lQ.� DCM WILM INGTON, NC OCT 172014 c► A4Q NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Mr. Colic Doss 3741 Richlands Hwy. Jacksonville, NC 28540 Dear Mr. Doss, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-8600 k Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Affinnalive Action Employer — Made in pan by recycled paper Deborah Wilson September 25, 2014 y4 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed RECEIVED parking area and St. Moritz). OCT 06 2P DCM-MHD 0TV RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. ,s There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED RECEIVED Mr. Colie Doss OCT 06 1014 DCM WILMINGTON, NC 3741 Richlands Hwy Jacksonville NC 28540-7190 DCM-MHD C" OCT 01 2914 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Bob Crowder 4110 Island Drive North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Ms. Crowder: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your email concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, 1110-e� Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Oppodunlly I Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper From: Robert Crowder[mailto:robertcrowderrr(o)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:56 AM To: Wilson, Debra Subject: Parking Lot #3 These are pictures of the two turtle nests this summer where the additional 101 carloads will be walking. Thank you for hearing our story and protecting the wildlife. Sincerely, Bob Crowder Homeowner St. Moritz 4110 Island Drive f ma vL f �,,6,+Ccz,Ae,r rr® From: Robert Crowder rmailto:robertcrowderrrCoOgmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:50 AM To: Wilson, Debra Subject: Proposed Parking Lot #3 Debra, This is where the current walk way to the beach is located from Roger's Bay Campground. This picture was taken a little after high tide yesterday morning. As you can see, there is simply not enough beach to accommodate an additional 101 carloads of visitors. 1 am opposed to anything that puts our dunes and natural habitat at risk. Our Town needs to be a better steward of our dune line. I hope CAMA will reject any permit for additional parking at Lot #3. Under separate email, I am forwarding pictures of the turtle nests in this same area. Thank you for your concern for our island Best regards, Bob Crowder 4110 Island Drive North Topsail Beach JC CHARLES A RIGGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors Charles F. Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 SW NEW BRIDGE STREET W- tmgb3a Off= James A. Lewis, P.L.S. L -4562 P.O. Box 1570 101 Scorer His Loop Koad Kenneth E Johmson, P.LS "921 JAOMMIUM, NORTH CAROUNA 2t1541 WiWiostoa N C 29411 Corporate License (C-730) TELEPHONE: (910) 4554677 (910) 691-7444 E-MAIL: rieaslandfalbizee.rr.com ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 769-4. 70 4.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJDC Holding, hic. on Island Drive (Hwy 2101 Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslaw County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach Imes the land and proposes to construct as Mk 3 a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious stone surface complimented with temporary portable rest room str ucmres, hose spigot for rinsing station and one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area. The existing perking am will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformcd/dwigoated perking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; these areas have been identified on the enclosed plans. The State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, star ped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc., P. O_ Box 1570, Jacksonviilq NC 28541. Please check the appropriate space for your response. %/ ) i have objections to the proposal. I have no objections to the proposal. Re� P, Lk— nn r bLPrrI a IiY I W��r l l]1D Print or Type Name 914-�'SlD-b5 to 919-722-Ob9l Telephone Number RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 6 2014 CHARLES K RIGGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors Charles F. Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 SM NEW BRIDGE STREET Wcom, Him oop Janes A Lewis, PI-S. L44562 P.O. Box 1570 dal Snarls Hiu Loop erred Kmneah 8. Jomisal, P.L.S. IA925 JACKSONvILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28541 Wih ko^ N-O. 28411 CoMola c License (C-730) TELEPHONE- (910) 455-0877 (910) 681-7444 E-MAIL: r1RgW=dQbizecar.com ADIACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 7(09-1.769-4.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJDC Holding, Inc. on Island Drive (Hwy 210)� Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach leases the land and proposes to construct as Site 3 a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious store surface complimented with temporary portable restroom structures, hose spigot for rmsmg station end one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area. The existing parking area will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformed/designated parking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; these areas have boar identified on the enclosed plans. The State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Managanant does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, stamped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 1570, Jacksonville, NC 28541. RECEIVED Please check the appropriate space for your response. ( �) I have objections to the proposal. S E P 12 2014 ( ) I have no objections to the proposal. DCM-MUD CITY Signature Date I ko8 f � �, l� 1 W�Gr— y�� �I i)jaNl� i7UdVv/ Print or Type Name 911- F20 - ]55 - 1 b/l Telephone Number RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC SEP 0 92014 4% 2/23/14 Mr. Braxton Davis Div. Manager CAMA 400 Commerce Ave. Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 Dear Mr. Davis, This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet(3 to 6), at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicles would potentially add 101400 (14 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am very concerned that the size of this parking lot is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your attention to this matter. With kind regards, Robert (;�er RECEIVED OCT 01 2014 DCM-MHD CITY .09 9/25/14 Mr. Douglas Huggett CAMA 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 Dear Mr. Huggett, This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet(3-6ft), at high tide(no room for 50 — adults). (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 101-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerer RobertCrowder 4110 Island Dr. North Topsail Beach, NC :L,b M 0 RECEIVED SEP 2 9 ?" DCM-MHD CITY BC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 William and Susan Davis PO Box 299 Lumber Bridge, NC 28357 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IArfirmaliveAction Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, We are writing to share our concerns about the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, NC, of which the Town has made an application to CAMA for a permit for a proposed plan that provides for a 101 space parking lot on the property across from Rogers Bay Campground. It is our opinion that this stretch of beach is already subject to as much traffic as it can bear without becoming an issue for environmental, safety, and natural beauty concerns. There are 400+ sites in the campground, 32 owners in the St. Moritz condominium. It would seem that this is enough traffic to put into this area, if care was taken by those enjoying. To allow an additional 100-300 additional persons with their vehicles would more than tip the scales toward irresponsible stewardship of this property. We have been visiting this stretch of beach for a number of years and have so enjoyed doing so because of its natural beauty and lack of development, but this past summer was disheartened to see an increased amount of pressure being placed on the beach, the dunes, and the habitat.(Since the area was leased and placed open to the public) My greatest concerns though have been environmental by large. The beach side of the dunes are becoming trampled by people, evident by footprints up and down the face of the dunes, vegetation broken down etc., even very close to the stay off the dunes signs. Trash and debris amounts have gone up 200%. Shoes, flip flops, clothing, bottles, rope, toys, fishing gear and line left on the beach. We don't have to tell you what a detriment this to the birds, fish, turtles and wild life in general. Speaking of turtles, we have had the pleasure of seeing dozens of turtle nests being placed, monitored and cared for by those who do this, on this beach. We questioned why here,and was told because of the natural gentle slope of these dunes, and the lower than usual amount of traffic that these nests were RECEIVED placed here. If these parking spaces are opened, we fear these nests will be disturbed or not place here altogether. OCT 2 2 20W Traffic congestion this past season was no doubt the worst in NTB. DCM-MHD cm we do not understand the wisdom of NTB wanting to place this much additional traffic(human and vehicular) in an area that is already full. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 0 2014 We respectfully submit that this permit should be denied on the environmental, debris and traffic grounds listed. We sure there are more but these are very important. While we agree that we should provide access to our coast to the public, I just feel that this particular one is a bad fit. Having been up and down this island, we have seen many vacant and uncongested stretches of coast that would be much better suited for this purpose than is parking lot site 3, in North Topsail Beach. For whatever it is worth, there are 500+ organizable, registered voters, who reside all across the state, owning property in the campground, and 90% opposing this project. We wish people would be better stewards of our planet, but until they are we rely on you, Ms Wilson, and CAMA to do it for them by denying this permit. Thank you for your careful consideration of this very important matter. iRe ectf illy ours, illiam) L nd Susan W. Davis RECEIVED OCT 2 2 7W DCM-MHD CITY William L. Davis PO Box 299 RECEIVED Lumber Bridge, NC 28357 DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 0 2014 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Kay Annette Gurley PO Box 1009 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Dear Mrs. Gurley, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-8600 1Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Oppommity (Affirm dive Action Employer — Made in pal by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA � (OT °P014 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am .writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront . condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 10 2MM DCM-MHD CITY DCM RECEIVED NC With the lack of beach at high tide; all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pic vres),back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dun" and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Roger; Bay. • Possiblesexun issues'for-surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional-t wh created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed RECEIVED in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scoff 10 NU of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the caMcjof the available ecosystem and will.ultimately damage what we are strivingso mainta r% M-MHD C"Y Thank you for your consideration. With best retards, �1 aEt It -btu �-" # IS-" -, (d gay J';L'C � 'To to 0( A X�'� CM WILMILMINGTON, NC �- OCT 082014 _ _ 1-v �I1�� RECEIVED OCT 10 M4 DCM-MHD CRY RUM North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Gene Hart Hart Investigations, Inc. PO Box 1401 Mansfield, OH 44901 Dear Mr. Hart, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal OppodunityIAfirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper GENE HART 4110 Island Drive #305 N. Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28460 October 13, 2014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, my wife and I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 plus property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people will result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion which we have witnessed; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. Since the Police Department is relatively small, they have not been able to provide any special attention to traffic control in the area nor violations occurring on the beach involving littering, fishing around swimmers and alcohol in bottles being consumed. RECEIVED RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 20 1n1A OCT 15 Zag DCM-MHDD C" I am, therefore, very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. Wi st regards, Gene Hart HART INVESTIGATIONS, INC. P.O. BOX 1401 MANSFIELD, OHIO 44901 RECEIVED OCT 20 M4 DCIMMCaVV DCM W LMING ON, NC cc, 15 2014 GENE HART 4110 Island Drive #305 N. Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28460 October 13, 2014 N.C. Division Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, my wife and I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 plus property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people will result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion which we have witnessed; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. Since the Police Department is relatively small, they have not been able to provide any special attention to traffic control in the area nor violations occurring on the beach involving littering, fishing around swimmers and alcohol in RECEIVED bottles being consumed. OCT 201tl14 DCM-MHD CO RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 15 2014 I am, therefore, very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. With st regards, Gene Hart HART INVESTIGATIONS, INC. P.O. BOX 1401 MANSFIELD, OHIO 44901 RECEIVED nr.T 20 2014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 15 2014 GENE HART 4110 Island Drive #305 N. Topsail Beach, North Carolina 28460 October 13, 2014 Braxton Davis Director DCM 400 Commerce Avenue Moorehead City, N. Carolina 28557 Dear Mr. Davis, I am writing in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, my wife and I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 plus property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people will result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion which we have witnessed; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. Since the Police Department is relatively small, they have not been able to provide any special attention to traffic control in the area nor violations occurring on the beach involving littering, fishing around swimmers and alcohol in bottles being consumed. RECEIVED OCT 151n+a DCM-MHD CITY I am, therefore, very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. Z est regards, Gene Hart RECENED V i6VA DCMOHD CI(`! NCDENB North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Robert Gillett and Edward Cramer 429 Pelican Drive Selma, NC 27576 Dear Sirs, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state- and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, G 44+ Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-66001 Internet: www.nodeni.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 AffirmaUve Action Employer— Made in pad by recycled paper September 22, 2014 NC Div. of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Att: Jason Dail The application by the Town of North Topsail Beach to establish a gravel parking area with handicapped beach access at 4030 Island Drive will result in an environmental disaster. The planned added load of 100 plus vehicles and the people each vehicle will add to this already densely populated area will have a negative impact on the dunes, the beach, the Loggerhead sea turtles and the birds and vegetation in the area. Included in this letter are pictures of the bathers on the beach. That picture was taken when approximately 50 cars occupied the undeveloped parking area. The proposed parking area is in an area which has been designated as an Area of Environmental Concern. This is an area of natural importance and is already heavily populated. The surrounding properties at the St. Moritz and Rogers Bay already use the adjoining beach area. Rogers Bay contains 442 individually "family owned" sites with an average occupancy of three to four persons per lot on a peak holiday. The St Moritz consists of thirty five (35) condos. There is no other area on the beach which can claim it is as densely populated. Another serious fault with the current plan is that there is essentially no beach left at high tide as the following picture shows. The second picture provides a view of how the beach looked when there were only 50 cars parked in the open field where the proposed parking lot will be constructed. Please note the amount of beach which is available at high tide. aid the water. We believe that North Topsail Beach has neglected to consider the established population in this area and should reduce the capacity of its parking facility to fifty or less cars but still provide the other facilities it has on the submitted plan. A modified plan which limits parking to 50 cars would reduce the amount of the vegetation removed and would limit the number of occupants on the beach. The proposed plan in its present state will result in a massive environmental overload. Where will an additional fifty car -loads of people go? On the dunes! RECEIVED RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT n 7 '""I DCM-M H,D C61y This area is part of an area which the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) designated as a "Area of Environmental Concern."An Area of Environmental Concern, or AEC, is an area of natural importance: It may be easily destroyed by erosion or flooding; or it may have environmental, social, economic or aesthetic values that make it valuable to our state. Traffic (vehicular and foot) across busy HWY 210 creates a major hazard because of the busy activity from the parking site to the businesses and from the Rogers Bay site to the beach. We have observed 10 to 12 cars stopped on HWY 210 waiting for the traffic to cross the crosswalk during peak periods on Memorial Day. The North Topsail Beach plan attempts to reduce the traffic congestion by adding an entrance but this does not adequately address the issue of the cross traffic from cars, pedestrians and golf carts. There are no traffic lights or lighting for the crosswalk and no lighting in the parking areas. Note the density of on comng Iraffk We strongly support the Towns efforts to provide access, and particularly handicapped access, and the use of our public beaches. We all must however, also accept that we have a responsibility to protect the fragile environment in these areas while taking care of the community's needs and do our planning accordingly. Rogers Bay Property Owners Edward Cramer edwardcramer389@embargmail.com 2A.'e- t A-J " Robert Gillett gillett368@gmail.com Y Robert Gillett 429 Pecan Dr. Selma, NC 27576 RECEIVED OCT 07 " DCWMHfD 5: Ry RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 032914 ....� AP North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Ronald and Margaret Coy 4110 Island Drive, Unit 304 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Coy, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A. copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal OpportunityIAKrmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper September 21, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. This area, shown in the aerial photograph below,is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also additional duplex residences (-- 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot. RECEIVED OCT 20 gnu DCM-MHD C" Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 15 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the right). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (24 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes andwildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already denselypopulated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECENED OCT 20 1014 DCM-MHD CtrY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 15 20% LLi 9/23/14 %Y/hH-a.�LL'C. ,,I-3-ens✓ �Y�'�/i This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101 -spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100400 (14 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. 1 am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED OCT 2 0 2014 DCM-MHD CRV RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, MC OCT 15 2014 9/23/14 This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. RECEIVED With best regards, OCT t F ?flit ✓)�)k � C�� � )� DCM-MHDCITY uiC aHw-A)(, t tau V4-. / 2IC 2Y1&d 03A1303b September 21, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. This area, shown in the aerial photograph below,is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED - OCT -1F1411 DCMvH00" With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the right). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes andwildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already denselypopulated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, J 'i G r�,,_.2,., u; RECEIVED OCT 15 ZM DCM-MHD CJTV A RDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Lou and Charlie Campbell 4110 Island Drive, Unit 201 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper ;C25 • R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Florence Burleson 4110 Island Drive, Unit 505 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mrs. Burleson: Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Affirmative Action Employer — Made in pad by recycled paper Deborah Wilson 25 August 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVEr DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 8 Z014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, Florence Burleson, Unit 505 St. Moritz DCM NO AUG 2 8 2014 X"4* f�CdMHR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Harold and Josie Bradberry 4110 Island Drive, Unit 103 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bradberry, Donald R. van der Vaal Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Acdon Employer- Made in part by recycled paper JOSIE BRADBERRY 4110 Island Drive, Unit 103 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 September 30, 2014 Mr. Braxton Davis Director Coastal Management 44 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Re: North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mr. Davis: I am a contiguous property owner and STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed Site # 3 parking lot, at North Topsail Beach on the following grounds: 1. LOCATION — Most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach, with 400 plus homes at Rogers Bay, 32 at St. Moritz, plus numerous large rental units. 2. DUNE — Fragile man made dune, with limited vegetation on ocean side. 3. BEACH — High tide water line almost to dune. 4. PEOPLE — Beach simple will not have adequate space for 200-400 more people from 100 vehicles. 5. DAMAGE TO DUNE — People will be on fragile dune, eroding ocean side face of dune. 6. SEA TURTLES — 2 to 3 nest at this location each year; already 3 nests this year. 7. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY — Additional vehicles turning into and out of lot will create major traffic and safety issues; especially with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles crossing Highway 210 from Rogers Bay. We have already had accident at this location this year. 8. VEGETATION - Natural native vegetation will be damaged and/or removed. 9. ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - There are many more suitable alternation locations in North Topsail Beach. Please DENY the application of North Topsail Beach for Site # 3. Thank you. RECEIVED OCT 02 7W DCM-MHJ.CIT`r Sincerely, Josie Bradberry lelye /ru A HAROLD BRADBERRY 4110 Island Drive, Unit 103 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 September 30, 2014 Mr. Braxton Davis Director Coastal Management 44 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Re: North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mr. Davis: I am a contiguous property owner and STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed Site # 3 parking lot, at North Topsail Beach on the following grounds: 1. LOCATION — Most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach, with 400 plus homes at Rogers Bay, 32 at St. Moritz, plus numerous large rental units. 2. DUNE — Fragile man made dune, with limited vegetation on ocean side. 3. BEACH — High tide water line almost to dune. 4. PEOPLE — Beach simple will not have adequate space for 200-400 more people from 100 vehicles. 5. DAMAGE TO DUNE — People will be on fragile dune, eroding ocean side face of dune. 6. SEA TURTLES— 2 to 3 nest at this location each year; already 3 nests this year. 7. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY — Additional vehicles turning into and out of lot will create major traffic and safety issues; especially with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles crossing Highway 210 from Rogers Bay. We have already had accident at this location this year. 8. VEGETATION - Natural native vegetation will be damaged and/or removed. 9. ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - There are many more suitable alternation locations in North Topsail Beach. Please DENY the application of North Topsail Beach for Site # 3. Thank you. RECEIVED Since�relyl,, Arry HaId Bred �Aj OCT 0 2 1014 DCM-MHD CITY HAROLD BRADBERRY 4110 Island Drive, Unit 103 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 September 30, 2014 Mrs. Deborah Wilson CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: North Topsail Bcuch Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mrs. Wilson: I am a contiguous property owner and STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed Site # 3 parking lot, at North Topsail Beach on the following grounds: 1. LOCATION — Most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach, with 400 plus homes at Rogers Bay, 32 at St. Moritz, plus numerous large rental units. 2. DUNE — Fragile man made dune, with limited vegetation on ocean side. 3. BEACH — High tide water line almost to dune. 4. PEOPLE — Beach simple will not have adequate space for 200-400 more people from 100 vehicles. 5. DAMAGE TO DUNE — People will be on fragile dune, eroding ocean side face of dune. 6. SEA TURTLES — 2 to 3 nest at this location each year; already 3 nests this year. 7. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY — Additional vehicles turning into and out of lot will create major traffic and safety issues; especially with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles crossing Highway 210 from Rogers Bay. We have already had accident at this location this year. 8. VEGETATION - Natural native vegetation will be damaged and/or removed. 9. ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - There are many more suitable alternation locations in North Topsail Beach. Please DENY the application of North Topsail Beach for Site # 3. Thank you. Sincerely, RECEIVED HoM6lB 6 1 1V Or.T 06 2014 RECEIVED DCM-MHD CITY DCM WILMINGTON, NC RECEWD OCT 08 2014 DCM-MHD CITY JOSIE BRADBERRY 4110 Island Drive, Unit 103 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 September 30, 2014 Mrs. Deborah Wilson CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mrs. Wilson: I am a contiguous property owner and STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed Site # 3 parking lot, at North Topsail Beach on the following grounds: 1. LOCATION — Most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach, with 400 plus homes at Rogers Bay, 32 at St. Moritz, plus numerous large rental units. 2. DUNE — Fragile man made dune, with limited vegetation on ocean side. 3. BEACH — High tide water line almost to dune. 4. PEOPLE — Beach simple will not have adequate space for 200-400 more people from 100 vehicles. 5. DAMAGE TO DUNE — People will be on fragile dune, eroding ocean side face of dune. 6. SEA TURTLES — 2 to 3 nest at this location each year; already 3 nests this year. 7. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY — Additional vehicles turning into and out of lot will create major traffic and safety issues; especially with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles crossing Highway 210 from Rogers Bay. We have already had accident at this location this year. 8. VEGETATION - Natural native vegetation will be damaged and/or removed. 9. ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - There are many more suitable alternation locations in North Topsail Beach. Please DENY the application of North Topsail Beach for Site # 3. Thank you. Sincerely, RECEIVED Josie Bradberry OCT 0 6 1A14 DCM#THD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC RECEIVED OCT P F "ll DCM-b �ITY •r NC DENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Elmer Atkins 4110 Island Drive, Unit 503 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mr. Atkins, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. .Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone:919-707-6600 k Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity (Affirmative Action Employer —Made in part by recycled paper ELMER ATKINS 4110 Island Drive, Unit 503 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 September 3, 2014 Mrs. Deborah Wilson CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: North Topsail Beach Proposed Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mrs. Wilson: I STRONGLY OPPOSE the proposed Site # 3 parking lot, at North Topsail Beach on the following grounds: 1. LOCATION — Most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach, with 400 plus homes at Rogers Bay, 32 at St. Moritz, plus numerous large rental units. 2. DUNE — Fragile man made dune, with limited vegetation on ocean side. 3. BEACH — High tide water line almost to dune. 4. PEOPLE — Beach simple will not have adequate space for 200-400 more people from 100 vehicles. 5. DAMAGE TO DUNE — People will be on fragile dune, eroding ocean side face of dune. 6. SEA TURTLES — 2 to 3 nest at this location each year; already 2 nests this year. 7. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY —Additional vehicles turning into and out of lot will create major traffic and safety issues; especially with pedestrians, golf carts, and vehicles crossing Highway 210 from Rogers Bay. We have already had accident at this location this year. 8. VEGETATION - Natural native vegetation will be damaged and/or removed. 9. ALTERNATE LOCATIONS - There are more suitable alternation locations in North Topsail Beach. Please DENY the application of North Topsail Beach for Site # 3. Thank you. Sincerely, RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC SEP 0 8 2014 ,.�.,.,.�_ roCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Jeanette and John Mohan 507 Olive Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mohan, Donald R, van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, / G�¢ Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IAffirmaGve Acton Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Deborah Wilson CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Dear Deborah Wilson, We own 2 lots at Rogers Bay at North Topsail Beach. Directly across from Rogers Bay is.a parking lot which was used only by property owners from Rogers Bay but became public parking this summer. Since this has become public parking, the parking lot is overcrowded, there is no longer room for property owners to park there, the beach is almost inaccessible to us since it is overcrowded with other people, the trash cans are overflowing and the beach is littered with trash that people just leave on the beach when they depart. When it was just the Rogers Bay property owners on the beach, we took pride in the beach and parking lot and did not leave the litter or trash in the parking lot. There are at least 430 camper lots in Rogers Bay so just with this amount of people also trying to enjoy the beach and park you can just imagine the chaos. There are frequently cars lined up on the street which is also a hazard especially when trying to cross the street. Please consider this problem and change it back from public parking to private parking for Rogers Bay campers. Th ou for your time and consideration. Jeanette and John Mohan 507 Olive St. Wilmington, NC 28401 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 9 2014 Deborah Wilson CAMA 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Dear Deborah Wilson, We own 2 lots at Rogers Bay at North Topsail Beach. Directly across from Rogers Bay is a parking lot which was used only by property owners from Rogers Bay but became public parking this summer. Since this has become public parking, the parking lot is overcrowded, there is no longer room for property owners to park there, the beach is almost inaccessible to us since it is overcrowded with other people, the trash cans are overflowing and the beach is littered with trash that people just leave on the beach when they depart. When it was just the Rogers Bay property owners on the beach, we took pride in the beach and parking lot and did not leave the litter or trash in the parking lot. There are at least 430 camper lots in Rogers Bay so just with this amount of people also trying to enjoy the beach and park you can just imagine the chaos. There are frequently cars lined up on the street which is also a hazard especially when trying to cross the street. Please consider this problem and change it back from public parking to private parking for Rogers Bay campers. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jeaaand John Mohan 507 Olive St. Wilmington, NC 28401 RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 9 2014 =11 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Robert X. Robertazzi 1 Claridge Drive PH 11 Verona, NJ 07044 Dear Mr. Robertazzi, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 met: www.ncdenr.gov pbyer- Made in part by recycled paper Z Z O- 1 Z 'ep".26,2914 Braxton Davis Director DCM 400 Commerce Ave Moorehead City, N. Dear M Carolina 28557-3421 This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. Wi RECEIVED obert X.Robertazz Ak'RO�X' RobertmA robertitz unit 601 OCT 017014 1ClaridgeDr.PHII DCM-MHD CITY Verona, NJ 07044 September 26, 2014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (14 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. With , Robert X. Ro ertaz�i. St.Moritx Unit 601 RECEIVED OCT 08 2014 DCM-MHD CITY W. Robert X Ro6aierd I Claridge Dr. PH I I RECEIVED Verona, NJ07044 DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 012014 SEPT.26-,2614 N. C. Division Coastal management 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405 Dear sir: This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 10"W (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach-, (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. RECEIVED Thank you for your consideration. nCT 0 0 71114 WDCM-MHD CITY !i re , ?obertazzi RoMr. RabertX Roberlarci St. Moritz Unit 601 1ClaridgeDr. PHII RECEIVED Verona, NJ07044 DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 012014 ®e ,Nn NC� ■ R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Lori Kijek 123 Vista Way Drive Kernersville, NC 27284-3043 Dear Miss Kijek, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments. considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Affinnadve Action Employer— Made in pad by recycled paper Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr. EXT Wilmington, NC 28405 - 3845 October 13, 2014 Reference: Concerns about Permit for Public Beach Parking on Hwy 210 Across From Rogers Bay Campground (4021 Island Drive, N. Topsail) Dear Ms Wilson, I have a lot at Rogers Bay Campground that I have enjoyed for the past 9 years. I understand progress can be a benefit as long it does not creates an adverse affect. I believe placing a 100+ parking lot across the road will have several adverse affects on the beach environment. My concerns are the following: • No beach at high tide so where are the people going to be but on the dunes which will causes erosion • There are several turtle nest in this area every year. It is important to keep them protected. Having crowds will cause some disturbance to the reproduction of the turtles. • The beach already has more trash since becoming public parking lot. Trash is unsightly and can cause harm to aquatic life such as turtles and birds if eaten. • The area is small and at times is crowded from Rogers Bay residents and the homes in the area. Adding additional crowds will be damaging to the ecosystem from foot traffic on the beaches and dunes and all the litter left behind. • Additional city workers will be needed to monitor the area and clean up after the crowds. Please reconsider cancelling this proposed idea of developing a larger parking lot. There is plenty of public accesses to the beaches. We need to protect our beaches and keep N. Topsail special. Thank you, r (SU v, Lori Kijek 4021 Island Drive (79 Green) N. Topsail, NC -336- 31a- y933 Mbs Lori A. KtI* [K] 123 via wry Dr. Kaow"M96 NC 27284.3043 RECEIVED OCT 28 R M. DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED 9CM WILMINGTON. NC Q�T 13 Z014 Jason Dail (Express Coordinator) October 13, 2014 NC Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Dr. EXT Wilmington, NC 28405 Reference: Concerns about Permit for Public Beach Parking on Hwy 210 Across From Rogers Bay Campground (4021 Island Drive, N. Topsail) Dear Jason, I have a lot at Rogers Bay Campground that I have enjoyed for the past 9 years. I understand progress can be a benefit as long it does not creates an adverse affect. I believe placing a 100+ parking lot across the road will have several adverse affects on the beach environment. My concerns are the following: • No beach at high tide so where are the people going to be but on the dunes which will causes erosion • There are several turtle nest in this area every year. It is important to keep them protected. Having crowds will cause some disturbance to the reproduction of the turtles. • The beach already has more trash since becoming public parking lot. Trash is unsightly and can cause harm to aquatic life such as turtles and birds if eaten. • The area is small and at times is crowded from Rogers Bay residents and the homes in the area. Adding additional crowds will be damaging to the ecosystem from foot traffic on the beaches and dunes and all the litter left behind. • Additional city workers will be needed to monitor the area and clean up after the crowds. Please reconsider cancelling this proposed idea of developing a larger parking lot. There is plenty of public accesses to the beaches. We need to protect our beaches and keep N. Topsail special. Thank you, Lori Kijek 4021 Island Drive (79 Green) N. Topsail, NC 33( - 3)a- V933 RECEIVED OCT 28 PM. DCM-MHD CITY Miss Lori A Kijek [K] 123 v;sm Way Dr. RECEIVED Keme,sville, NC 27284d043 DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 3 2014 MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Elvis Duljan 3540 W Mill Road Hatboro, PA 19040 Dear Mr. Duljan, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.nodenr.gov An Equal Oppoduniry I Affirmative Action Employer— Made in pan by recycled paper Charles F. Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 James A. Lewis, P.L.S. L-4562 Kenneth E. Johnson, P.L.S. L-4925 Corporate License (C-730) CHARLES F. RIGGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors 502 NEW BRIDGE STREET P.O. Box 1570 JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28541 TELEPHONE: (910) 455-0877 E-MAIL: rieeslandabizec.rr.com ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT S'rF 3 Wilmington Office: 101 Scotts Hill Loop Road Wilmington, N.C. 28411 (910)681-7444 I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 769-4. 769-4.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJ DC Holding, Inc. on Island Drive (Hwy 210), Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach leases the land and proposes to construct as Site 3 a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious stone surface complimented with temporary portable restroom structures, hose spigot for rinsing station and one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area. The existing parking area will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformed/designated parking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; these areas have been identified on the enclosed plans. The State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, stamped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 1570, Jacksonville, NC 28541. Please check the appropriate space for your response. (✓ ) I have objections to the proposal. I have o objections to the proposal. RECEIVED Signature / Date rrDCAf-MHDCrry r +f /: Print or Type Name WILM Telephone Number �r c; �%IJf U J, • J I i : ,I/ I / / : _ i! al fir/ /. ! . �l / i407 e r 17 en ,, 1*#V4 mycashasV'rr )1/ / M// i/ I/ • ma . Jto D61 1worth 42 V R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Edwin B. Cooper, MD 4110 Island Drive, Unit 506 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Dr. Cooper, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-66001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Action Employer— Made in pad by recycled paper CHARLES F. RIGGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors Charles F. Riggs, P.L.S. 1,2981 502 NEW BRIDGE STREET Wilmington offia: James A. Lewis, P.L.S. L4562 P.O. Box 1570 101 Swat Hie Loop Road Kenneth E. Johnson, P,L.S. L-4925 JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROU NA 28541 Wilmingmn, N.C. 28411 Corporate License (6730) TELEPHONE: (910) 455-0977 (910) 681-7444 E-MAIL: rizalandabizec.mcom ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 769-4. 769.4.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJDC Holding, Inc. on Island Drive (Hwy 210), Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach leases the land and proposes to construct as Site 3 a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious stone surface complimented with temporary portable restroom structures, hose spigot for rinsing station and one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area. The existing parking area will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformed/designated parking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; these areas have been identified on the enclosed plans. The State ofNorth Carolina Division of Coastal Management does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, stamped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc„ P. O. Box 1570, Jacksonville, NC 28541. Please check the appropriate space for your response. ( tx� I have objections to the proposal. I have no objections to the proposal. C-11 de—� nae'v/P12 �- 2� Signature Data E'DbxN Print or Type Name Telephone Number R / ry ... .. ...'R. 761� Owl T- 4�--o 4 � Comments: �Urf jJrLK 1-6� Al OMS T"oo Pl 1%o Alf., �JJNC (/ RECEIVED RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NO / OCT o z 2014 SEP 3 0 2014 DCM-MHD CITY c f EDWIN B. COOPER, Jr., M.D., P.A. 704-C PLAZA BLVD, SUITE 108 IQNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28501 PHONE 252-522-5881 FAX 252-208-1133 coo1erorthorehab2yahoo.com September 18, 2014 Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Dear Ms. Wilson, This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, NC and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (-30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking lot for 101 vehicles would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking lot is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. RECEIVE0 EB RECEIVED P DCM WILMINGTON, NC Thank you for your consideration. pCM,MOCOY With best regards, SEP 2 2 2014 Ed Cooper A MODE R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Edward and Linda Spence 312 Tallowwood Drive Gamer, NC 27529 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Spence, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity (Affirmative Action Employer — Made in pad by recycled paper September 24, 2014 NC Division Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Gentlemen: This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while RECEIVED preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. OCT O r ?n+4 DCM-MHD CITY With best regards, DCM WILM NIGTON, NC SEP 2 6 2014 Edward and Linda S nce 4110 Island Drive N Topsail Beach, NC 28460 RECEIVE() OCT DIM DCNM1;YV W(f;tTX DCM WECEIVED ILMINGTON, NC SEP 2 6 2014 i Deborah Wilson 8/25/14 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, Thank you for your time in reviewing the following documented concerns. This is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in N. Topsail Beach, N. Carolina. The town has made an application for a major permit to develop excessive public parking. The project is slated to disturb 1471 acres. Please consider the following unintended consequences. The coastal community of Topsail Beach, North Carolina is a delicate ecosystem with many miles of pristine sandy beaches. It's a place where "high rise development is not allowed, beautification is encouraged, and conservation of the island environment is a top priority." Instead of taking the lead to safeguard our fragile ecosystem, the city government, however, intends to develop a large piece of uninhabited beach into a ioi-spaces parking lot on leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to private oceanfront property (St. Moritz) at 4110 Island Drive (public parking, N Topsail Beach, N.C. Tax parcels 769-9.1/ 769-4). The Board of Aldermen has been dismissive in addressing our residents' concerns regarding this public parking development plan. Rather than using this area of the beach in a sustainable way by doing something to beautify and permanently protect the dune lands from future development, the city government's endorsement of a parking lot constitutes conscious and deliberate disregard for the environment. Oceanfront beach property — and the wildlife it sustains - - should not be despoiled by a parking lot. Imposing a ioi car parking lot on beach - front land will have negative and unintended consequences. The Issue here? The adverse effects of a large parking lot on an ecosystem that is currently fragile from the forces of nature must be considered. Efforts to nourish and stabilize the beach at this site -- which is particularly prone to dune vulnerability and shrinking beach -- have been largely unsuccessful to date. Development will certainly exacerbate an already delicate environment. RECEIVED The unintended consequences? OCT 01 2014 DCM-MHD CITY • Threat to the ability of coastal wildlife to flourish in its natural environment. Sensitive habitats will be degraded or lost. RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NO SEP 252014 o Sea Turtles are especially vulnerable to intensive ecological disruptions as they visit dunes seeking shelter and safe places to lay their eggs o The nesting habitat of birds and plants species in the area are also threatened Beach erosion will be heavily influenced by more human activity. o Humans can often, either willfully or ignorantly, damage a fragile ecosystem by littering and pollution. o The coastal vegetation on sand dunes are susceptible to abuse by increased human and animal traffic. o At high tide there is no beach, therefore, sitting on the dunes and destroying our barrier is a likely outcome. • Development of this land will impede the Island's natural landward progression • The town is encouraging more public activity and traffic congestion in an already denselypopulated location. • Additional cost to city residents to manage and provide police presence is inevitable • Impact on the property and security of the surrounding neighbors • The removal of intact vegetation along the highway will further weaken a fragile dune barrier system Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, RECEIVED OCT A 1 2014 DCM-WU rC#y RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC SEP 2 5 2014 September 24, 2014 Mr. Braxton Davis Director DCM 400 Commerce Ave Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 Dear Mr. Davis 12SC81VSD SEP 2 6 2014 1)Ct4--TA lD CMY This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100-400 (1-4 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. z:ECEtvFn Thank you for your consideration. z bestregards, nrd and Linda Spen 4110 Island Drive N Topsail Beach, NC 28460 SEP 2 6 2014 RC"® NR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Martin Lang 2033 Souli Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 Dear Mr. Lang, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-66001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity IA(firmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper 9/23/14 n.e(A✓ f'�S. n. WII)WI This letter is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.and the application to CAMA for a major permit for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground, with the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property to the north, and duplexes to the south. As a local resident/homeowner, I have several concerns about this application: (1) This area already has a large number of surrounding residents/property owners, including more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground, 32 unit owners at the St Moritz to the north, and approximately 30 additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot; (2) There is limited beach, only a few feet, at high tide; (3) A proposed public parking for 101 vehicle would potentially add 100,400 (14 persons per vehicle) that require access to this limited beach; (4) The beach is also home to nesting turtles and susceptible to significant erosion; (5) The lack of beach at high tide with the space requirements of that many additional people is expected to result in unintentional damage to the dunes and wildlife, and accelerate erosion; (6) Traffic congestion in an already densely populated location is expected to be an additional issue; and (7) There are significant safety concerns for pedestrians from Rogers Bay who need to cross the street to access the beach. I am therefore very concerned that the scope of this parking is not acceptable as proposed and needs to be reduced to more reasonable proportions to allow access to our beautiful beach while preserving it for future enjoyment. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, N 4, �, , L �4. frUYIl -? U W Cl ul 0 S� sc� RECEIVED OU 01 2014 DCM-MHD CITY RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC SEP 292014 Deborah Wilson August 25 2014 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. This area, shown in the aerial photograph below,is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RE(lctWED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 � 2014 With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes andwildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already denselypopulated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. ith best regards, �� lhv-1 Martin Lang ) I St Moritz HOA President 2033 Souli Dr Greensburg, Pa. i56oi RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 2 92014 w Braxton Davis Director Coastal Management 44 Commerce Ave Moorehead City, NC 28557 Dear Mr. Davis August 0FVMVM SEP 2 6 2014 DCM-MHD CrrY I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C.The Town of North Topsail Beach has plans to make application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also additional duplex residences (— 30) to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in finther beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Removal of a mature vegetation system west of the dunes weakening a fragile dune barrier system • Threat to nesting birds. • Water runoff and public sanitation issues. • Threat to a beach already in need of re nourishment with no definitive plan for a change in our COBRA status allowing for re nourishment. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200-400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. S' rely, ��))N � artin Lang President St Moritz Board 724-454-5856 RECMVED SEP 2 6 2014 t DCM-MHDCrrY 1 d RO R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Dr. Toni M. Somers 4110 Island Drive, Unit 402 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Sir or Madam, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Of —c x R. Howell jor Permits Coordinator Neigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 1Internet: www.nodenr.gov e Employer- Made in pad by recycled paper Braxton C. Davis Director, Division of Coastal Management 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 Dear Mr. Davis, itECEiVEi) S' ^ 2 6 2014 ilCMcay I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, NC. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a resident of the St. Moritz for the past 6 years, I have walked leisurely along the street, the beach and through the land where the gravel lot is proposed. I am strongly opposed to this lot as there is no benefit to the wildlife, coastal birds and vegetation. As an avid bird watcher, I have spotted many beach birds over the years as I walked this lot. Putting a gravel lot in an area inhabited by various species of birds is not in the best interest for the health and safety of our coastal birds. The removal of ground vegetation and shrubs will result in loss of plants, loss of habitat for birds, insects, small reptiles, bats and even feral cats. Let me point out all the species that will vanish to make way for a gravel lot that will be open to the public in one of the most densely populated parts of the island where the beach at high tide is nonexistent. First, two state -threatened species, "piping plovers" and "terns" come here to nest since there are usually no/few people on the beach in this area. We need to protect our beaches and the shorebirds that visit and depend on them every year. The Piping Plover, a federally threatened and endangered shorebird, inhabits wide, open beaches, shorelines and breeds primarily along the Atlantic coast. We are fortunate to see them in our area. By the way, the proposed gravel lot leads to habitat loss and human disturbance --two of biggest threats to Piping Plovers today. Birds are important indicators of the overall health of our environment. They inform us about threats to our water, air, natural resources, climate and more. Once the vegetation is gone and the ground is flattened with gravel and people and cars are everywhere, where will the birds nest? Breeding season for most beach -nesting birds is April through the end of August. Where will these birds nest when a perfect area they called home is now a gravel lot? In fact, several nesting shorebirds that we usually keep an eye out for on the beach; will probably never be seen again, if this lot is highly populated during these months. For example, we have spotted Oystercatchers, Black Skimmer, Terns, and Piping Plovers and sometimes Ospreys. I urge you to consider the consequences of the development of this gravel lot and related activities and how it will impact both the quantity and quality of wildlife habitats. The loss of habitat through the conversion of land from its natural state to a developed gravel lot will be devastating on these ecosystems. Respectfully Submitted, 16,4 M-,%W*- 4- Dr. Toni M. Somers 4110 Island Drive, Unit 402 North Topsail Beach NC 28460 910-541-0247 torsi somers(i ,wame.edu Debbie Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms. Wilson, I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, NC. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-spaces parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a resident of the St. Moritz for the past 6 years, I have walked leisurely along the street, the beach and through the land where the gravel lot is proposed. I am strongly opposed to this lot as there is no benefit to the wildlife, coastal birds and vegetation. As an avid bird watcher, I have spotted many beach birds over the years as I walked this lot. Putting a gravel lot in an area inhabited by various species of birds is not in the best interest for the health and safety of our coastal birds. The removal of ground vegetation and shrubs will result in loss of plants, loss of habitat for birds, insects, small reptiles, bats and even feral cats. Let me point out all the species that will vanish to make way for a gravel lot that will be open to the public in one of the most densely populated parts of the island where the beach at high tide is nonexistent. First, two state -threatened species, "piping plovers" and "terns" come here to nest since there are usually no/few people on the beach in this area. We need to protect our beaches and the shorebirds that visit and depend on them every year. The Piping Plover, a federally threatened and endangered shorebird, inhabits wide, open beaches, shorelines and breeds primarily along the Atlantic coast. We are fortunate to see them in our area. By the way, the proposed gravel lot leads to habitat loss and human disturbance --two of biggest threats to Piping Plovers today. Birds are important indicators of the overall health of our environment. They inform us about threats to our water, air, natural resources, climate and more. Once the vegetation is gone and the ground is flattened with gravel and people and cars are everywhere, where will the birds nest? Breeding season for most beach -nesting birds is April through the end of August. Where will these birds nest when a perfect area they called home is now a gravel lot? In fact, several nesting shorebirds that we usually keep an eye out for on the beach; will probably never be seen again, if this lot is highly populated during these months. For example, we have spotted Oystercatchers, Black Skimmer, Terns, and Piping Plovers and sometimes Ospreys. I urge you to consider the consequences of the development of this gravel lot and related activities and how it will impact both the quantity and quality of wildlife habitats. The loss of habitat through the conversion of land from its natural state to a developed gravel lot will be devastating on these ecosystems. Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Toni M. Somers 4110 Island Drive, Unit 402 North Topsail Beach NC 28460 910-541-0247 toni somersAwavne.edu RECEWD OCT 01 209 DCM-MHD CITY DCM WILM NIGTON, NC SEP 2 6 2014 ton, RE: Concern regarding the CAMA Major Permit application for parking lot site #3 in North Topsail Beach. The pending CAMA Major Permit application for parking lot site 3, in my humble opinion, has important ecological implications. If approved. it WILL HAVE Iona lasting effects on dunes and other coastal ecosystems, which ultimately will contribute to the need for extensive conservation efforts by our local community to turn things around. Thus, prior to the approval of this permit, I would like to request a formal environmental impact assessment to determine the environmental consequences of the proposed parking lot site #3 before deciding whether or not to proceed with this project. I am a strong believer the people in our community have the right to the customary free use and enjoyment of the ocean beaches. However, the proposed lot #3 is in an area that has very little beach at high tide. The beach here is unstable. Forces like wind, waves, tides and currents have changed the beach considerably over the past 6 years and the beach is cut away at high tide. We need to be cognizant of global warming which I believe has caused much of the beach erosion. Further let's not forget, there is life on the beach other than the humans enjoying the ocean. When the tides come in waves wash up on the beach and they often contain organic matter, which the bodies of decaying insects, bacteria and fungi break down, releasing nutrients into the sand which are used by plants. This will certainly be disrupted with the activity of an estimated 200 to 400 people enjoying the beach on any given day. The endangered piping plover feeds along this area of the beach and sand flats. They can be seen feeding on the beach by pecking for invertebrates below the sand surface. How likely are they to look for prey and find crustaceans, insects, and worms in a small area covered with wall to wall people? Furthermore, this many people on a hot summer day can unknowingly squash small creatures that live on or under the sand and compress their habitat. These animals are important food for shorebirds. Large numbers of people and activity there can also frighten away shorebirds and other species sheltering in the dunes and vegetation. The presence of many people in this small area may also cause the coastal birds and other wildlife to desert the area. The many people inhabiting this area of beach threatens the likelihood of sea turtle nests. Since many sea turtles return to the same area of beach each time to nest, many people using a small area can disrupt their cycle. Typically we see these nests at spots on the beach up close to the dunes were people have never been. If this area is to become a public beach, it would be very unusual to find a spot where a beach chair or two have not been set up-- particularly very close to the dunes as the tide pushes the sunbathers back. This will certainly deter turtles from laying nests ever in this area. Over the pastr several years I have seen numerous turtle nests in this very area. This great diversity of wild life we all enjoy will become more imperiled because of the increases in RECEIVED human activities that go beyond the ability of the ecosystem to repair itself. Consequently, conservatioOCT 2 2 1014 of our beaches as functional ecosystems and protection of their unique biodiversity requires your very DCM-MHD CITY careful decision on this major permit request. Respectfully submitted, . RECEIVED /I l - _(j N Q� DCM WILMINGTON, NC �y. d( p /f6Q fY�` OCT 2 0 n4 V(. RAVIs- RE: Concern regarding the CAMA Major Permit application for parking lot site #3 in North Topsail Beach. The pending CAMA Major Permit application for parking lot site 3, in my humble opinion, has important ecological implications. If approved, it WILL HAVE Iona lasting effects on dunes and other coastal ecosystems, which ultimately will contribute to the need for extensive conservation efforts by our local community to turn things around. Thus, prior to the approval of this permit, I would like to request a formal environmental impact assessment to determine the environmental consequences of the proposed parking lot site #3 before deciding whether or not to proceed with this project. I am a strong believer the people in our community have the right to the customary free use and enjoyment of the ocean beaches. However, the proposed lot #3 is in an area that has very little beach at high tide. The beach here is unstable. Forces like wind, waves, tides and currents have changed the beach considerably over the past 6 years and the beach is cut away at high tide. We need to be cognizant of global warming which I believe has caused much of the beach erosion. Further let's not forget, there is life on the beach other than the humans enjoying the ocean. When the tides come in waves wash up on the beach and they often contain organic matter, which the bodies of decaying insects, bacteria and fungi break down, releasing nutrients into the sand which are used by plants. This will certainly be disrupted with the activity of an estimated 200 to 400 people enjoying the beach on any given day. The endangered piping plover feeds along this area of the beach and sand flats. They can be seen feeding on the beach by pecking for invertebrates below the sand surface. How likely are they to look for prey and find crustaceans, insects, and worms in a small area covered with wall to wall people? Furthermore, this many people on a hot summer day can unknowingly squash small creatures that live on or under the sand and compress their habitat. These animals are important food for shorebirds. Large numbers of people and activity there can also frighten away shorebirds and other species sheltering in the dunes and vegetation. The presence of many people in this small area may also cause the coastal birds and other wildlife to desert the area. The many people inhabiting this area of beach threatens the likelihood of sea turtle nests. Since many sea turtles return to the same area of beach each time to nest, many people using a small area can disrupt their cycle. Typically we see these nests at spots on the beach up close to the dunes were people have never been. If this area is to become a public beach, it would be very unusual to find a spot where a beach chair or two have not been set up— particularly very close to the dunes as the tide pushes the sunbathers back. This will certainly deter turtles from laying nests ever in this area. Over the pastr several years I have seen numerous turtle nests in this very area. This great diversity of wild life we all enjoy will become more imperiled because of the increases in human activities that go beyond the ability of the ecosystem to repair itself. Consequently, conservation of our beaches as functional ecosystems and protection of their unique biodiversity requires your very careful decision on this major permit request. Respectfully submitted,LPN yy.lNY ;-0rSaAL RECEIVED OCT LO 2014 DCM4AHO CITY Charles F. Riggs, P.L.S. L-2981 James A. Lewis, P.L.S. L-4562 Kenneth E.Johnson, P.L.S. L-4925 Corporate License (C-730) CHARLES F. RIGGS & ASSOCIATES, INC. Land Surveyors 502 NEW BRIDGE STREET P.O. Box 1570 JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA TELEPHONE: (910) 455-0877 E-MAIL: rieesland@bizec.rr.com Wilmington Office: 101 Scotts Hill Loop Road 28541 Wilmington, N.C. 29411 (910)681-7444 ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER STATEMENT I hereby certify that 1 own property adjacent to three tracts (Tax IDs 769-4. 769-4.3, 769-9.1) owned by Topsail Beach, LLC & RAJDC Holding, Inc. on Island Drive (Hwy 210), Town of North Topsail Beach, Stump Sound Township, Onslow, County, North Carolina. Town of North Topsail Beach leases the land and proposes to construct as Site 3 a parking lot consisting of impervious and pervious stone surface complimented with temporary portable restroom structures, hose spigot for rinsing station and one wooden handicap accessible crossover accesses to the beach area. The existing parking area will be incorporated into the new development plan to provide uniformed/designated parking spaces. Water service will be provided by ONWASA. All areas of environmental concern have been evaluated by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; these areas have been identified on the enclosed plans. The State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management does not require a response; however the State does consider no response to be no objection. If you do wish to respond or if you have objections, please state them in the space below and return this form in the addressed, stamped envelope provided to Charles F. Riggs & Associates, Inc., P. O. Box 1570, Jacksonville, NC 28541. Please check the appropriate space for your response. I have objections to the proposal. ( ) I have no objections to the proposal. RECEIVED OCT 012014 1(z DCM-MHD CITY Signature Date k&yitk Lfa f ti 3o S �. ltlNvt}2 Print or Type Name H I I $�9 Su 3Ct Telephone Number A 1 11 Comments: 6 t a I- k N V Iti, 15 � YV c r f I� ti p( �( d T l rt -tkI,t 1L hLknr\ k,v,1 (QJ Sy w, IL fa /l .0 t h u Yh ry I h 1i It 1, 11 I. II S h i. 11 n IA. I I I C eii I ( L v U V DCM WILMINGTON, NC tM ( o r, h r, &v/� Fl} A rr A I b\ V rr I h I n a f� S E P 2 9 2014 Deborah Wilson 8/25/14 District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, Thank you for your time in reviewing the following documented concerns. This is in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in N. Topsail Beach, N. Carolina. The town has made an application for a major permit to develop excessive public parking. The project is slated to disturb 1471 acres. Please consider the following unintended consequences. The coastal community of Topsail Beach, North Carolina is a delicate ecosystem with many miles of pristine sandy beaches. It's a place where "high rise development is not allowed, beautification is encouraged, and conservation of the island environment is a top priority." Instead of taking the lead to safeguard our fragile ecosystem, the city government, however, intends to develop a large piece of uninhabited beach into a 1oi-spaces parking lot on leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to private oceanfront property (St. Moritz) at 4110 Island Drive (public parking, N Topsail Beach, N.C. Tax parcels 769-9.1/ 769-4). The Board of Aldermen has been dismissive in addressing our residents' concerns regarding this public parking development plan. Rather than using this area of the beach in a sustainable way by doing something to beautify and permanently protect the dune lands from future development, the city government's endorsement of a parking lot constitutes conscious and deliberate disregard for the environment. Oceanfront beach property — and the wildlife it sustains - - should not be despoiled by a parking lot. Imposing a 1o1 car parking lot on beach - front land will have negative and unintended consequences. The Issue here? The adverse effects of a large parking lot on an ecosystem that is currently fragile from the forces of nature must be considered. Efforts to nourish and stabilize the beach at this site -- which is particularly prone to dune vulnerability and shrinking beach -- have been largely unsuccessful to date. Development will certainly exacerbate an already delicate environment. The unintended consequences? Threat to the ability of coastal wildlife to flourish in its natural environment. Sensitive habitatswill be , degraded or lost. +i RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC F� AUG 2 9 2014 o Sea Turtles are especially vulnerable to intensive ecological disruptions as they visit dunes seeking shelter and safe places to lay their eggs o The nesting habitat of birds and plants species in the area are also threatened Beach erosion will be heavily influenced by more human activity. o Humans can often, either willfully or ignorantly, damage a fragile ecosystem by littering and pollution. o The coastal vegetation on sand dunes are susceptible to abuse by increased human and animal traffic. o At high tide there is no beach, therefore, sitting on the dunes and destroying our barrier is a likely outcome. • Development of this land will impede the Island's natural landward progression • The town is encouraging more public activity and traffic congestion in an already denselypopulated location. • Additional cost to city residents to manage and provide police presence is inevitable • Impact on the property and security of the surrounding neighbors • The removal of intact vegetation along the highway will further weaken a fragile dune barrier system Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC AUG 19 2014 NMUNK North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Daniel Lorenzo 4110 Island Drive, Unit 202 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 Dear Mr. Lorenzo, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments donsidered by the Division, before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5715 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, /A XLI-161! Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Action Employer— Made in part by recycled paper DANIEL LORENZO 4110 Island Drive, Unit 202 North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 September 23, 2014 Mr. Braxton Davis Director Coastal Management 44 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Re: North Topsail Beach Parking Lot Site # 3 Dear Mr. Davis: I have been an adjacent property owner of the proposed parking lot # 3 site for about 26 years, and a full time resident. I OPPOSE the Site # 3 lot across from Rogers Bay, and respectfully request that the permit be denied for some of the following reasons; 1. Fragile dune —This fragile dune, with limited sea side protection, is not natural, but located due to prior storms. 2. Limited beach — High tide is often to base of dune. 3. Densely populated —This location is most densely populated area of North Topsail Beach. 4. Alternate location — Considering engineering requirements and all economic costs, there are alternate sites that will accomplish the overall project purposes with less adverse impact. Thank you for considering my OBJECTIONS. Very truly yours; Daniel Lorenzo 0� SEP 24 2014 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart Governor Secretary January 12, 2015 Ruth Rich PO Box 836 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 Dear Mrs. Rich, Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty.(20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001 Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity 1Affinnative Action Employer— Made in parr by recycled paper Environmental issues (of the dunes, turtle nestings, etc). Extreme traffic congestion Keep in mind that while Rogers Bay is a campground, we are not merely a campground. All 442 lots are OWNED by individuals and they are "regulars" to the area. This is not a "public" campground where campers come and go on a daily or weekly basis. I would appreciate consideration to my objections when making a decision regarding the permit. Sincerely, �,.� PA)JU Ruth Rich PO Box 836 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 RECEIVED [)CM WILMINGTON. NC SEP 0 2 2U14 /N RDNR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor January 12, 2015 Sheila De Bose 219 Gold Leaf Drive Hampstead, NC 28443 Dear Ms. De Bose, Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) major permit request submitted by the Town of North Topsail Beach, requesting authorization to develop a parking lot at 4030 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, Onslow County. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project. The Coastal Area Management Act permit review process involves a coordinated state and federal review of each permit application, with all review agency comments considered by the Division before final action is taken on a permit application. In this case, no inconsistencies with the Coastal Area Management Act were identified as a result of this review. Consequently, the Division has issued a Major Permit No. 5-15 for the proposed activity. A copy of the permit is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the actions taken on this permit application, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision. If you would like copies of the appropriate appeal forms or should you like to discuss the specifics of the process, please contact me by telephone at (808) 252-2808, or by email at Jonathan.Howell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Jonathan R. Howell Asst. Major Permits Coordinator 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Phone: 919-707-86001Internet: www.ncdenr.gov An Equal Opportunity I Affirmative Acton Employer— Made in part by recycled paper e Deborah Wilson District Manager CAMA 127 Cardinal Dr Ext. Wilmington, N. Carolina 28405-3845 Dear Ms Wilson, September 25, 2014 I am writing this letter to express my concern in reference to the proposed parking lot site 3 in North Topsail Beach, N.C. The Town of North Topsail Beach has made an application to CAMA for a major permit with a proposed plan that calls for a 101-space parking lot on the leased property across from Rogers Bay Campground and next to the St Moritz, a private oceanfront condominium property. As a local property owner, I have several concerns about this application: This area, shown in the aerial photograph below, is already densely populated with more than 420 property owners in Rogers Bay Campground and 32 unit owners at the St Moritz. There are also an additional approximately 30 duplex residences to the south of the proposed parking lot. Of particular concern in regards to this project, is that there are only a few feet of beach in this area at high tide (see photographs below of high tide taken July 2014 in front of proposed parking area and St. Moritz). RECEIVED OCT 0 0 2014 DCM-MHD(Oy RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC r : y With the lack of beach at high tide, all the umbrellas and vacationers (as shown in the previous pictures) back up to the dunes, which are also home to nesting turtles and other wildlife. There were 2 turtle nests in the beach area of the proposed parking this summer (one of them is shown in photograph to the left). I am therefore concerned that the scope of this parking lot that calls for 101 cars with potentially 200-400 additional people (2-4 individuals per vehicle) will have a serious impact on our dunes and wildlife, and result in further beach erosion. Some additional concerns include: • Increased public activity with resulting traffic congestion in an already densely populated location. • Safety concerns, due to increased traffic, for pedestrians crossing to and from Rogers Bay. • Possible security issues for surrounding neighbors, and resulting costs to Town residents from additional police presence. • Additional trash created by the additional public activity in this area. Our beaches are unique natural resources that should provide enjoyment to both local residents and visiting vacationers. Although I understand and support that more public parking is needed in the Town of North Topsail Beach to provide this access, I am concerned that the current scope of the parking project (101 spaces; 200400 people) at this particular location is beyond the capacity of the available ecosystem and will ultimately damage what we are striving to maintain. Thank you for your consideration. With best regards, RECEIVED OCT 0 DCM-MH CID CITY RECEIVED Q P S DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 0 2 2014 Ms. Sheila De Base 219 Gold Leaf Dr. Hampstead, NC 28 3 Petition to Stop North Topsail Beach from Establishing a Parking Lot and Beach Crossover on Highway 210 Directly Across From Rogers Bay Petition Summary and At the present time there are 442 property owners across the street and 35 apartments in the ST Moritz condo adjacent to the Background: proposed site which currently use the beach in this area. The town of NTB is planning to construct a parking lot of a capacity of approximately 150 cars which will be devastating to the vegetation, bird population and on the beach side the established turtle` O nesting area. The available beach area at high tide in this section is less than 20 It and is already overpopulated on most 0% x weekends in the summer. Action Petitioned For: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Coastal Area Management Association to act now to reject the o 0 North Topsail proposed Parking Lot on Highway 210 directly in front of Rogers Bay Campground and stop the unnecessary destruction of an ecologically fragile wildlife habitat, turtle nesting area and the overcrowding of a section of beach which is already experiencing a heavy bad of traffic from adjacent clusters of established residents already using the affected area. 120 Dock St. Rogers Bay El 0 • ' ��11 . A. • /'e/MTWFJITMUXa / I ( jt't J Y- RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 0 C T 2 12014 Printed Name Signature Address Comment Date 1 ►�4k-�ra Q;b O�Lc,lnan, n 23"1.�0- � aeS�v he5�,.,,`.,' W��u� (a �o � UAY- .. ^X-/ /p� /Z- je 3 revs 10 -iZ-/ EIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 12014 Printed Name Signature Address Comment Date Key k'3ehk'qmS eoM"k An A}\ah+t:c fsr9bt\j6 NO TVPlLGOF-5'ir I`I lC'a8f{z a. GLFEE 2 g A r L R >JJ- is 1_� 2j 0- oS G 1011 �8 -6 -Ke- tI 11 \ Ne (vp-� kok)64 )1441( �0llcLIvs4 � Cq l� g OUZLE`f ruMP' - / PS E ,Dw Q*rho:-e55:� 0 /4Z aaA-Na¢ cf& &- oaA Yl)-7/ /y l l? 13 ) '7 t3 ✓ 1 ?'� I °�' RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NQ p- r!f 1 7(� OCT 21 2014 Nh- knb-X#i SfvK l fca T)hS (/ MINA A2 0 U. R 41 ! H -3 ��tv Petition to Stop North Topsail Beach from Establishing a Parking Lot and Beach Crossover on Highway 210 Directly Across From Rogers Bay reoaon Summary ana At me present time there are 44L property owners across the street and 35 apartments in the ST Moritz condo adjacent to the Background: proposed site w i h currently use the beach in this area. The town of NTB is planning to construct a parking lot of a capacity of approximatel, Cars which will be devastating to the vegetation, bird population and on the beach side the established turtle nesting area. The available beach area at high tide in this section is less than 20 ft and is already overpopulated on most weekends in the summer. Action Petitioned For: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Coastal Area Management Association to act now to reject the North Topsail proposed Parking Lot on Highway 210 directly in front of Rogers Bay Campground and stop the unnecessary destruction of an ecologically fragile wildlife habitat, turtle nesting area and the overcrowding of a section of beach which is already experiencing a heavy load of traffic from adjacent clusters of established residents already using the affected area. Printed Name Signature Address Comment Date Robert Gillett a ],kas1Q 120 Dock St. RogersBay '� dad as iy tD� �ar►�a�C,ilen�4� 4,, CFYW4 (i?aockSf 2020r ��}} �J.tiSe�,lfea 4n S'®hNf0 �±/7 rN �%ljG �{ 112 �z ara gashinski a Ate'gaer T kagtk 6t" RogerS "`/ L b n SI '�,r,v1i hr, st 12405ri r3oy wT rrrn Roe Fyrmv (r 8 0 ✓eurseJ, l+c. c �> L '—\, /Srj RerJ 5,� Rervs 1307 sol a,.kv'i. cc,..s 41 R'=CEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 12014 sLill � ■ REvEiVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 0 C T 2 1 2014 Petition to Stop North Topsail Beach from Establishing a Parking Lot and Beach Crossover on Highway 210 Directly Across From Rogers Bay .r U 0 o U Petition Summary and At the present time there are 442 property owners across the street and 35 apartments in the ST Moritz condo adjacent to the N Background: proposed site whig�gurrently use the beach in this area. The town of NTB is planning to construct a parking lot of a capacity w O° of approximately ¢ cars which will be devastating to the vegetation, bird population and on the beach side the established c o v turtle nesting area. The available beach area at high tide in this section is less than 20 ft and is already overpopulated on most weekends in the summer. Action Petitioned For: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Coastal Area Management Association to act now to reject the North Topsail proposed Parking Lot on Highway 210 directly in front of Rogers Bay Campground and stop the unnecessary destruction of an ecologically fragile wildlife habitat, turtle nesting area and the overcrowding of a section of beach which is already experiencing a heavy load of traffic from adjacent clusters of established residents already using the affected area Printed Name Signature Address Comment Date Robert Gillett 120 Dock St. Rogers Bay 9 ao� / 30 J�� 2 is E4,/d 7 5 w DOu J k /�✓ peu iJ ') FREGFIVED q9-20-/ �w DCM WILMINGTON, NC j OCT 2 12014 A1�1ot N_/�iR1c i MEN i its • ,►i... 1 � • �' �_1��, %!�.f✓d!%!L F d EIVED u�..�DCMWILMINGTON, OCT 2 12014 NC Petition to Stop North Topsail Beach from Establishing a Parking Lot and Beach Crossover on Highway 210 Directly Across From Rogers Bay Petition Summary and At the present time there are 442 property owners across the street and 35 apartments in the ST Moritz condo adjacent to the o e Background: proposed site w ' h currently use the beach in this area. The town of NTB is planning to construct a parking lot of a capacity of w o approximatel/J t nrs which will be devastating to the vegetation, bird population and on the beach side the established turtle nesting area. The available beach area at high tide in this section is less than 20 ft and is already overpopulated on most r weekends in the summer. o --Action For: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Coastal Area Management Association to act now to reject the North Topsail proposed Parking Lot on Highway 210 directly in front of Rogers Bay Campground and stop the unnecessary destruction of an ecologically fragile wildlife habitat, turtle nesting area and the overcrowding of a section of beach which is already experiencing a heavy load of traffic from adjacent clusters of established residents already using the affected area '® 120 Dock St. Rogers Bay WIN rfc :�GtVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC 0 C T 2 12014 / mwmr �m- �/'_1 �I'/ L'. �`I/iRiowIVr am%/�' ' S' 1/ �� // �: .l / d.t l "a [Q t. y v v RECEIVED DCM WILMINGTON, NC OCT 2 1 2014 Petition to Stop North Topsail Beach from Establishing a Parking Lot and Beach Crossover on Highway 210 Directly Across From Rogers Bay o A 8 Petition Summary and At the present time there are 442 property owners across the street and 35 apartments in the ST Moritz condo adjacent to the IK _ Background: proposed site which currently use the beach in this area. The town of NTB is planning to construct a parking lot of a capacity of L approximately 150 cars which will be devastating to the vegetation, bird population and on the beach side the established turtle c nesting area. The available beach area at high tide in this section is less than 20 ft and is already overpopulated on most weekends in the summer. Action Petitioned For: We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Coastal Area Management Association to act now to reject the North Topsail proposed Parking Lot on Highway 210 directly in front of Rogers Bay Campground and stop the unnecessary destruction of an ecologically fragile wildlife habitat, turtle nesting area and the overcrowding of a section of beach which is already experiencing a heavy load of traffic from adjacent clusters of established residents already using the affected area. 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