NCDOT 19-02 Mitigation White Oak River (2)

Cedar Point and Swansboro
Subject: Cedar Point and Swansboro
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:24:15 -0500
From: Cathy Brittingham <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DCM
To: David Timpy <[e-mail]>
CC: Tere Barrett <[e-mail]>, Kelly Williams <[e-mail]>,
Phillip Todd <[e-mail]>, bill arrington <[e-mail]>
Hi Dave,
RE: your question about the status of DCM's review of the CAMA major
permit
application for the Cedar Point and Swansboro mitigation sites.
Tere Barrett, DCM Field Representative, met with Phillip Todd on
December 15th about several DOT mitigation sites, including the CAMA
major permit application for the Cedar Point and Swansboro mitigation
sites. Tere wrote a follow-up letter to Phillip on December 18, 2000 in
which she stated that she and Phillip went through the application and
plats for both sites. Tere states in her letter that she and Phillip
discussed the requirements for plats for this type of project, and the
necessity for two complete applications (beyond the MP-1 sheet) since
the proposal is for two distinct creation sites in two different
counties. Tere further states in her letter that the CAMA major permit
application for the Cedar Point and Swansboro mitigation sites is on
hold until completed information is received.
DCM has not received any additional information from DOT about the Cedar
Point and Swansboro mitigation sites since Tere and Phillip met on
December 15th. DCM's permit review will not officially begin until the
CAMA permit application is accepted as complete by the DCM Field
Representative.
Cathy Brittingham
Transportation Project Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
(919) 733-2293 X238 phone
(919) 733-1495 FAX
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
©V ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
_ DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
NCDENR
December 18, 2000
JAMES B. HUNT JR. NC Department of Transportation
GOVERNOR Project Development and Environmental Analysis
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
BILL HOLMAN Attn: Mr. Phillip Todd
SECRETARY
Dear Phillip,
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I wanted to write you a quick note to document our rather lengthy meeting on Friday afternoon,
DONNA D. MOFFITT December 15, 2000. We met to discuss the application you have submitted on behalf of the DOT for
DIRECTOR marsh creation at the Swansboro and Cedar Point sites. Additionally, we discussed the proposal for
modification of the Deer Creek mitigation site, and briefly discussed the status of the Bogue Sound
mitigation island. I wanted to summarize our meetinc.
The Deer Creek modification plats do not indicate the existing site specific characteristics, such as the
normal high water contour. The proposal has some conflicting numbers regarding property acreage,
and is S5O.O0 shy of meeting the fee requirement.
We discussed the on-going problem with the Bogue Sound mitigation island. As I relayed to you, Kelly
Williams, Brad Shaver and I visited the site on November 16, 2000. Although the marsh appears to be
healthy, there are still the ongoing issues about the mix of high and low marsh, and the approved
elevations versus the constructed elevations. We (US Army Corps of Engineers, NMFS, and DCM)
requested some time ago an"as built" plat showing topography and species, and have yet to receive it.
Consequently, the question about whether this marsh replaces the communities it was constructed to
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Lastly, we dealt with the issue you came down for. the current major permit application. I will not go
over all of the details, as we went through the application and plats for both sites pretty specifically. We
discussed the requirements for plats for this type of project, and the necessity for two complete
applications (beyond the MP-1 sheet) since the proposal is for two distinct creation sites in two different
counties.
Both the modification to the Deer Creek project as well as the marsh creation projects are on hold unti I
completed information is received. By the time you receive this letter, you should have gone to Aruba,
and then a snow skiing trip. I hope you are well rested. My headache mysteriously left after you did.
Take Care.
Sincerely,
T. Barrett
Cc: Ted Tyndall
Brad Shaver
Kelly Williams
Cathy Brittingham
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DOT mod.request and permit appl for mitigation sites assoc.with NC 24
Subject: DOT mod. request and permit appl. for mitigation sites assoc. with NC 24
Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 14:56:59 -0500
From: Cathy Brittingham <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR DCM
To: Tere Barrett<[e-mail]> / WI e-014/0. fo
CC: Kelly Williams <[e-mail]>, 1 I�
Doug Huggett<[e-mail]> /0/3//e0
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Hi Tere,
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Kelly and I had an impromptu meeting ith Phillip Todd of NC DOT last week. He called with some
questions related to CAMA permits for Cs1C 24 and associated mitigation sites. He asked if he could come
over to talk with us on very short notice. I am sorry I wasn't able to touch base with you before our
meeting. Here is a summary of what we discussed, along with a status report on the relevant modification
request and permit application:
1. Currently, the mitigation plans for Deer Creek, Cedar Point and Swansboro are outdated. They do not
contain changes reflected in letters, meeting minutes, verbal agreements and more recent design plans. We
told Phillip that all of the mitigation plans need to revised so that they are self-explanatory as stand-alone
documents.
2. DOT plans to re-submit a request to modify CAMA permit No. 146-96, NC 24 from W. of Broad Creek
to just W. of Hwy 58,R-2105AB in order to construct the Deer Creek mitigation site. This permit was
renewed on 5/30/00 until 12/31/01. When DOT submitted a modification request last fall to construct the
Deer Creek mitigation site, we requested a revised version of the mitigation plan prior to processing the
modification request. This is because so many changes had been made since the mitigation plan was
prepared in January 1999. A revised mitigation plan was never received. On 4/6/00, DOT conducted an
on-site agency meeting to review the changes in the mitigation plan, and to seek agency approval. DOT
received verbal approval that day from those present (COE,DCM and NMFS if I remember correctly).
DOT then said they would revise the mitigation plan and circulate it for approval. The revised mitigation
plan was never received.
Phillip is preparing to re-submit the modification request. Kelly and I reminded him that we had
previously requested a revised mitigation plan. Phillip will make the necessary revisions in the text of the
mitigation plan, and substitute the figures currently in the plan with more detailed design plans that he
went over with us last week. Kelly thought this would be adequate.
3. You should be receiving soon from DOT a major CAMA permit application to construct the Cedar
Point and Swansboro mitigation sites. Phillip plans to complete the MP-1, Excavation and Fill, and
Structures forms. He will include a narrative with the application package, and will also include revised
mitigation plans. The text of the mitigation plans will be revised, and the figures in the current versions of
the mitigation plans will be substituted with more detailed design plans. Tere - Phillip had a question
about the Cedar Point site that Kelly and I wanted to ask you about: DOT will be creating a new
channel through existing marsh. DOT needs to know how much of the impacts to existing marsh caused
by creation of the new channel need to be substracted from available mitigation at the site. Kelly and I told
him we thought it would be reasonable to subtract the permanent impacts, i.e. the channel itself.
Temporary wetland impacts caused by machinery, trampling, etc. in creating the channel would not be
subtracted provided that temporarily impacted areas reattain their jurisdictional wetland status. Monitoring
of temporarily impacted areas would be a permit condition. Temporarily impacted wetland areas that do
not reattain jurisdictional wetland status within a pre-defined timeframe (3 years?) would be subtracted
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DOT mod.request and permit appl. for mitigation sites assoc. with NC 24
from available mitigation. I told Phillip I would check to see if you agreed with this approach. What do
you think?
4. Condition #2 of CAMA Permit No. 52-00, NC 24 from Swansboro to west of the NC 58/NC 24
intersection, R-2015AA, reads as follows: "Prior to completion of the AA Section of NC 24, the
permittee's mitigation proposal must be accepted by the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM), in
coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and the N.C. Division of Water Quality
(DWQ), or the applicant must perform other mitigation to replace the loss to be incurred by this structure,
with the approval of DCM, COE and DWQ." DOT proposed to use mitigation at the Bogue Sound Tidal
Marsh Restoration Site. DOT stated in their permit application letter that they would forward a
topographic map of elevations and planting limits when the information on the site is collected. Kelly and
Tere - did you ever receive this information? Prior to issuing the CAMA permit, you and Kelly expressed
some concerns about whether the Bogue Sound site provides acceptable mitigation for all of the impacts
associated with CAMA Permit No. 52-00. Specifically, there is a question about whether they have the
right amount of low marsh there to cover their impacts. Kelly tells me that you and she are conducting a
site visit of the Bogue Sound Site on November 16th. If you like, I can take yours and Kelly's
recommendations after your site visit and draft a letter to DOT explaining our position on the
suitability of the Bogue Sound site for mitigation of impacts associated with CAMA Permit No.
52-00.
I am sorry this e-mail is so long. I will call you this week to follow-up on the question about
subtracting marsh impacts from available mitigation at the Cedar Point site.
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CEDAR POINT MITIGATION SITE
FINAL MITIGATION PLANNING REPORT
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Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
One South Wilmington Street, Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh,NC 27611
Issued: November 2000

1.0 INTRODUCTION & GOALS
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to construct a low
marsh compensatory mitigation site at Cedar Point, North Carolina. This site will be used
as compensatory mitigation for future impacts to marsh communities and essential fish
habitat in the White Oak River Basin.
The Cedar Point Low Marsh Mitigation Site is located on the northeast side of NC 24, at
the south end of the bridge crossing the White Oak River (Figure 1). The site totals 14.34
acres which includes an upland peninsula, 1.07 acres of upland adjacent to NC 24, and
12.92 acres of an existing tidal marsh community.
The mitigation concept for this site focuses on maximizing the restoration of low marsh.
Therefore, this project has been designed to include the following components; 1)
excavating uplands to appropriate elevations for the establishment of low tidal marsh, 2)
constructing a breakwater structure and 3) creating a channel to provide tidal exchange
throughout the mitigation area and insure long-term success.
2.0 PROJECT APPROACH
The Cedar Point mitigation site has been designed to maximize restoration credit of low
marsh. Site design for the Cedar Point mitigation site considers the constraints imposed
by adjacent properties and the existing marsh. A channel has been designed to originate
from an open-water location along the western site boundary, continue throughout the
interior of the site and exit at an open-water location along the eastern property line.
Existing on-site plant species or"biological benchmarks" were used to identify the
vertical positioning of planting zones, while species selection for each zone is consistent
with the flora found on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Plan and cross sectional
views of the Cedar Point site are included as Figures 2, 3, and 4.
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS/ELEVATIONS
The existing 14.34 acre site consists of two community types; an upland area that is
adjacent to NC 24 and includes the peninsula area, and approximately 12.92 acres of an
existing tidal marsh with low and high marsh components.
The existing upland portion of the site is dominated by early succession grasses and
shrubs. The area adjacent to NC 24 appears to be irregularly maintained.
Smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) dominates the existing marsh component of the
site. Other plants that are part of this community include grasses and shrubs such as wax
myrtle (Myrica cerifera).
Cedar Point Mitigation Site November 2000
Final Mitigation Plan Page 1 of 4

Existing site elevations range from 0.07 feet along the lower limits of the existing salt
marsh to 7.00 feet+/- at the NC 24 right of way that occurs along the southern boundary
of the site. The average existing site elevation is approximately 5.00 feet.
Salinity data provided by NCDOT for the Cedar Point area indicates values which range
from a low of 7 ppt to a high of 30 ppt. This broad range is most reflective of the local
hurricane activity that occurred during the two months for which data was collected
(August to September 1998).
4.0 BREAKWATER STRUCTURE
The existing peninsula protects the existing marsh community from winds blowing
across White Oak River. The peninsula will be replaced with a backwater structure.
The structure will consist of Class I Rip Rap underlain with filer fabric. The location
and a cross section of this structure can be found on Figure 3.
5.0 PROPOSED MITIGATION COMMUNITIES
Two transects were used to established biological benchmarks. These transects extended
from lowest to highest elevations within the existing marsh. Sample points were selected
along each transect to represent the lower and upper boundary of the low and high marsh.
Plant species were inventoried, and the elevation of each sample point was obtained by
survey. The plant species and elevations selected for the marsh restoration effort resulted
from the use of the biological benchmarks.
5.1 Low Marsh
Hydrology to the site will be provided by the construction of a channel through the site.
The channel has been designed to originate from an open-water location along the western
site boundary, continue throughout the interior of the site and exit at an open-water
location along the eastern property line (Figure 2). The bottom of the channel has been
set at an elevation of-0.65.
Construction of this channel necessitates extending the channel through a small portion of
the existing marsh. Impacts have been minimized by limiting grade work to hand
removal. As a consequence, 0.038 acre of low marsh will be converted to open water, and
0.072 acre will be impacted by hand clearing. The area converted to open water will be
mitigated for on-site.
The low marsh component of the site, consisting of smooth cordgrass (Spartina
alterniflora), will be planted within the elevation range of 0.35 to 1.20 feet. This planting
will occur on both the seaward and landward sides of the channel(Figure 2), as well as to
the northeast of the proposed breakwater(Figure 3). The low marsh restoration
component totals 0.38 acre.
Cedar Point Mitigation Site November 2000
Final Mitigation Plan Page 2 of 4

5.2 High Emergent Marsh
A high marsh area has been proposed above the low marsh areas. The proposed high
marsh area extends on the landward side of the channel as a transition between the low
marsh and upland.
The proposed elevation of the high marsh component lies between an elevation 1.20 to
2.00 feet. Species planted within this community type include saltmeadow(Spartina
patens). The high marsh restoration area totals 0.42 acre.
5.3 Upland Transition
An upland transition area will be planted above the 2.0 elevation of the high emergent
marsh. This zone will be located along NC 24 and the eastern property line. Two shrub
species, marsh elder(Iva frutescens) and wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), will be planted.
Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) will be planted along NC 24.
6.0 MONITORING PROCEDURES
Emergent marsh vegetation will be monitored at randomly located sample plots using GIS
software. The location of the sample plots in the field will be determined using realtime
GPS. A minimum of ten 1.0 m2 sample plots will be located in the planted areas.
Vegetation at the site will be monitored for five years, or longer as necessary, following
the completion of planting.
Hydrologic monitoring protocols will involve the use of a surface water monitoring gauge
located within the larger restored area of the site and a second gauge located in open water
seaward of the existing marsh along the east side of the peninsula. Hydrologic data will
be collected for three years after construction or until success criteria are met.
7.0 SUCCESS CRITERIA
The success of the marsh creation project will be evaluated using the frequency and
average percent cover of emergent herbaceous vegetation. The site will be considered a
success if the calculated value for frequency is 0.5 and the calculated value for
average percent cover is at least 80% by the end of the fifth growing season.
Frequency will be determined by f=nx/n;, where f= frequency, nX number of plots where
emergent herbaceous vegetation occurs, and ny=total number of plots. Average percent
cover will be determined by c=Ec/n, where c=average percent cover, E,=the sum of
estimated foliar cover for all plots, and n=the total number of plots. If Phragmites
appears in any monitoring period, in more than two sampling plots, then NCDOT will
consult with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop potential control measures.
Cedar Point Mitigation Site November 2000
Final Mitigation Plan Page 3 of 4

The site will be considered hydrologically successful when the hydrology of the site is
flooded twice daily with elevations and durations consistent with those outside the
mitigation area. Success will be determined from data taken from surface water
monitoring gauges located in the site. It is expected that the surface water(flooding)
regime will be the same as that measured for the biological benchmarks for Spartina
alterniflora, since the plant community's zonation reflects long term tidal fluctuations.
8.0 ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT
Effective fish habitat (EFH) is defined in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act (MSFCMA) as "those waters and substrate necessary to fish for
spawning, breeding, feeding or growth or maturity." Marsh habitat provides areas for
fish spawning, breeding, feeding or growth or maturity.
The NCDOT believes that the Cedar Point Mitigation Site will provide compensatory
mitigation for future impacts to EFH.
9.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Cedar Point Mitigation Site will provide "up front" mitigation credit for future
impacts to marsh communities resulting from road projects. The NCDOT understands
that risks are involved in constructing the site without identifying a mitigation "need" at
this time.
As mentioned earlier, impacts to the existing marsh community area necessary to connect
the project hydrologically to the existing marsh. Impacts have been minimized by
limiting grade work to hand removal. Impacts to the existing marsh total 0.038 acre from
conversion to open water, and 0.072 acre will be disturbed by hand clearing. The
NCDOT will mitigate for conversion to open water on-site, and does not intend to
mitigate for areas impacted by hand clearing.
Table 1 summarizes marsh mitigation credits that will be generated by constructing Cedar
Point Mitigation Site. Credits at the site are "restoration".
Table 1.. Summary of Mitigation at Cedar Point A/litigation Site
Mitigation Type Species Planted Mitigation Area Mitigation Credits
Low Marsh Restore S. alterniflora 0.34 acre* 0.17 acre*
High Marsh Restore S.patens 0.42 acre 0.21 acre
Totals 0.76 acre* 0.38 acre*
"*"indicates that 0.038 acre(at 1:1 ratio)of low marsh has been subtracted from this total to compensate for construction related
impacts to existing marsh community.
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Final Mitigation Plan Page 4 of 4

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September 7, 1999
Phillip Todd
NC Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 276 I 1-5201
Phillip:
This letter follows your request for comments on the Cedar Point Marsh Mitigation Site, Concept Report dated
July 1999.
1. This plan describes the creation of 0.29 acres of low emergent tidal marsh and 0.03 acres of high marsh with
the inclusion of an open water channel. The proposed site design seems to adequately describe the planned
marsh creation and should provide for a total of 0.32 acres of mitigation. Since no ratios are described in the
plan, I will assume this detail will be discussed at the time the site is proposed for use. Since the action
proposed is creation, I would recommend a ratio of 3:1 for this site. Also, although the impacts from this
marsh creation to the existing marsh at the Cedar Point site are small, you will likely be required by DCM
under CAMA to add these marsh impacts to your impacts associated with the NC 24 highway construction
project.
2.Monitoring the hydrology on the site for"no more than one year" is not acceptable. Most marsh sites'
hydrologic regimes are monitored for a minimum of three years or until success criteria are met whichever is
longer. If you have specific reasoning behind this shortened monitoring time, please explain. DCM
recommends a monitoring period of three to five years for hydrology mainly for the purpose of monitoring the
sites' hydrologic stability, especially in the vicinity of the open water channel.
Although the marsh creation proposed seems to be suited for this particular site, DCM's support of the
creation of wetlands on this site will be determined during the CAMA permit review process once a permit
application has been submitted by NCDOT. Tere Barrett of DCM's Morehead City office, is the Coastal
Management Representative that will handle the CAMA permitting for this mitigation site. The above
comments are general comments on the proposed marsh creation and success criteria. Any questions
regarding whether this site can be accepted as mitigation for the impacts from the widening of NC 24 will need
to be addressed to Ms. Barrett.
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources • James B.Hunt Jr.,Governor • Wayne McDevitt,Secretary
Division of Coastal Management • Donna D.Moffitt,Director
P.O.Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 • Phone [phone] • http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this plan. If you have any questions about these comments
please call me at(919) 733-2293.
Sincerely,
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Wetland Restoration Specialist
cc: Tere Barrett, NCDCM, Morehead City
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MEMORANDUM
TO: William D. Gilmore, NCDOT, P.E. Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
N.C.Division of Highways
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
FROM: P.A. Wojciechowski ,•A,
SUBJECT: MITIGATION PLANNING DOCUMENT FOR THE SWANSBORO AND CEDAR POINT
MITIGATION SITES, TIP NO. R-2105 WM
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TIDAL WETLANDS MITIGATION AREA
CONCEPT REPORT
NCDOT Consulting Project number 96-LM-01
State Project number 6.16901T
T.I.P. Number R-2105 AB
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Issued: July 1999
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CEDAR POINT
TIDAL WETLANDS MITIGATION AREA
CONCEPT MITIGATION PLANNING REPORT
NCDOT Consulting Project No. 96-LM-01
State Project No. 6.16901T
T.I.P. Number R-2105 AB
L&M Number 1960024-201.00
Prepared for the
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch '
One South Wilmington Street, Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh,NC 27611
Attn: Mr. Phillip Todd, Project Manager
Issued: July 1999
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION & GOALS 1
2.0 PROJECT APPROACH 1
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS/ELEVATIONS 1
4.0 PROPOSED SITE DESIGN 2
4.1 Open Water/Channel, Zone 1 2
4.2 Low Emergent Marsh, Zone 2 2
4.3 High Emergent Marsh, Zone 3 3
4.4 Upland Transition, Zone 4 3
5.0 PRELIMINARY EXCAVATION AND PLANTING QUANTITIES 3
6.0 MONITORING PROCEDURES 4
6.1 Success Criteria 4
7.0 CONCLUSIONS 5
APPENDICES
Appendix A. Photographs of Existing Site Conditions
LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 1. Vicinity Map 1
Figure 2. Plan View of Mitigation Area 1
Figure 3. Section View of Mitigation Area 1
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Preliminary planting quantities for the Cedar Point Mitigation Area. 4
Table 2. Dominant plant community zones and mitigation areas 5
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1.0 INTRODUCTION & GOALS
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has purchased two mitigation sites,
Swansboro and Cedar Point, to fulfill the compensatory mitigation requirement for the Section 404
permit associated with the widening of NC 24 from west of Cape Carteret to Broad Creek (TIP No. R-
2105 AB). The compensatory mitigation requirement for TIP No. R-2105 AB is 1.80 acres of coastal
marsh. The NCDOT also purchased additional property at the Deer Creek Mitigation Site that lies
along NC 24 in the project area for TIP No. R-2105 AB. `"� { n
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The NCDOT believes that the proposed coastal marsh mitigation at Deer Creek Mitigation Site will P6
fulfill the compensatory mitigation requirement of 1.80 acres of coastal marsh mitigation required by
the Section 404 permit for TIP No. R-2105 AB. Therefore, the Swansboro and Cedar Point
mitigation sites will be for future coastal marsh mitigation credit and/or coastal marsh mitigation for
the widening of NC 24 from Swansboro to west of Cape Carteret (TIP No. R-2105 AA).
The Cedar Point Tidal Wetland Mitigation Area is located on the northeast side of NC 24, at the south
end of the bridge crossing the White Oak River (Figure 1). The site totals 14.34 acres which includes
an upland peninsula, 1.07 acres of upland adjacent to NC 24, and 15,200 square feet or 0.35 acres of
existing saltmarsh fringing the highground (additional marsh exists on the islands off-shore).
The regulatory agencies have recommended to NCDOT that mitigation efforts focus on maximizing the
restoration of low, emergent tidal marsh. Therefore, this project has been designed to include the
following components; 1) excavating uplands to appropriate elevations for the establishment of
emergent tidal marsh, and 2) creating a channel which will provide tidal exchange throughout the
mitigation area, minimize deposition of debris, and insure long-term success.
2.0 PROJECT APPROACH
Site design for the Cedar Point mitigation area will take into account the constraints imposed by
adjacent properties and the existing marsh. The channel will originate from an open-water location
along the western site boundary, continue throughout the interior of the site and exit at an open-water
location along the eastern property line. Grading and planting plans for remaining portions of the site
attempt to maximize the creation of low, emergent tidal marsh. Existing on-site plant species or
"biological benchmarks" were used to identify the vertical positioning of planting zones, while species
selection for each zone is consistent with the flora found on or in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Plan and cross sectional views of the Cedar Point site are included as Figures 2 and 3.
3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS/ELEVATIONS
Of the existing 14.34 acre site, approximately 12.92 acres consists of open water and a peninsula which
contains upland areas with fringing saltmarsh. Remaining portions of the site consist of approximately
1.07 acres of upland and 0.35 acres of fringing saltmarsh. This project will focus on the 1.07 acres of
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upland adjacent to NC 24. Appendix A includes photographs of existing site conditions as viewed
from both NC 24 and a point on the peninsula. The existing upland portion of the site is dominated by
early succession grasses and shrubs which appear to be regularly maintained (Photograph 1). The
fringing saltmarsh area is dominated by plant species which are adapted to tidal wetlands (Photograph
2).
Existing site elevations range from 0.07 feet along the lower limits of the existing salt marsh to 7.00
feet +/- at the NC 24 right of way which occurs along the southern boundary of the site. The average
existing site elevation is approximately 5.00 feet.
Salinity data provided by NCDOT for the Cedar Point area indicates values which range from a low of
7 ppt to a high of 30 ppt This broad range is most reflective of the local hurricane activity during the
two months for which data was collected.
4.0 PROPOSED SITE DESIGN
Biological benchmarks were established by installing two transects which ran from lowest to highest
elevations within the existing marsh. Sample points were selected along each transect to represent the
lower and upper boundary of the low and high marsh. Plant species were inventoried, and the elevation
of each sample point was obtained by survey. The plant species and elevations selected for the wetland
restoration effort resulted from the use of the biological benchmarks. ( b �� �[(51511 dka-AA
4.1 Open Water/Channel, Zone 1 OQtptp
To ensure tidal exchange throughout the mitigation area, a channel will be ext: ded across the site.
This will necessitate extending the channel through a small portion of the -xisting marsh. As a
consequence, approximately 674 square feet ©r 0.02 acres of low m-. w. be converted to open
water. To provide for a standing water depth of approximately 2.0`-- et in the Zone 1 open
water/channel area, the bottom of the channel was set at an elevation o .6 . This is 2.00 feet below
the mean low water elevation of 0.35 feet which was obtained from pu: is a tide charts for the area
and correlates well with the average lower elevation for the existing Saltmarsh Cordgrass (Spartina
alterniflora) stand. The banks of the channel are sloped at 21 , The total area of zone 1 is
approximately 5,190 square feet or 0.12 acres. The proposed channel will have a high point of
elevation 0.35 feet at the approximate center of the site. In this way the open water area of the channel
is minimized and a small slope is provided to ensure flow out of the channel and to lessen the potential
for sedimentation within the channel. /
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The low emergent marsh zone will be planted within the elevation range of 0.35 to 1.20 feet. The
created low marsh will total 12,497 square feet or 0.29 acres in size and will be planted with Spartina
alterniflora spaced on two foot centers. This planting will occur on both the seaward and landward
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sides of the channel. A 3H:1 V slope will be created on the landward side (south) of the channel and
will meet existing grades along the NC 24 right-of-way (7.00+/-) and the existing elevation along a
portion of the eastern property line. Seaward of the channel (north side), a 10H:1 V minimum slope
will be extended from the top of the bank (0.35 feet) to the edge of the existing low marsh.
4.3 High Emergent Marsh, Zone 3
A high emergent marsh area, Zone 3, will be planted above the low marsh areas and will extend from
elevation 1.20 to 2.00 feet on the landward side of the channel as a transition between the low marsh
and upland. The total area within this zone is approximately 1,241 square feet or 0.03 acres. This zone
will be planted (100% coverage) with Saltmeadow Hay (Spartina patens), spaced on two foot centers.
Marsh Elder (Iva frutescens) will also be planted in this zone at a density of 30% of the zone area using
an average spacing of eight foot on center. The average spacing on center will be used together with
the zone's acreage to determine the total quantity of this shrub in the zone. The actual spacing will vary
somewhat as the plants will be grouped in bunches to provide a more natural appearance.
4.4 Upland Transition, Zone 4
A transition area, Zone 4, will be planted above the 2.0 elevation of the high emergent marsh. This
zone will be located along NC 24 and the eastern property line (on 3H:1 V slopes). The total planted
area of this zone is 6,910 square feet or 0.16 acres. A seed mixture of Switch Grass (Panicum
virgatum), Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) and Japanese Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) will be used
as a ground cover throughout this zone, while woody species will be planted at appropriate elevations
as they occur along natural slopes. Three shrub species will be planted, with Marsh Elder (Iva
frutescens) within the lower third of the zone, Eastern False-Willow (Baccharis halimifolia) within the
middle third and Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera) within the upper third of the zone. Shrub quantities
were based on a spacing of eight foot on centers, with Marsh Elder and Eastern False-Willow each
representing 40% of the planting stock and Wax Myrtle representing 20% of the stock. Shrubs will be
planted in clusters to provide a more natural appearance.
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) trees will also be planted in the highest third of Zone 4. Quantities
selected are based on random placements to provide site borders and break sight lines. Trees will be
planted on an average spacing of eight feet on center, but planted in groupings to reflect a natural
setting.
5.0 PRELIMINARY EXCAVATION AND PLANTING QUANTITIES
The total preliminary excavation volume is approximately 5,710 cubic yards. Soils information will be
reviewed by NCDOT to determine the suitability for use as fill in the roadway portions of the project.
Topsoil from the site should be stockpiled for re-use as top dressing in the mitigation area pending
results of a soils nutrient test and soil amendments as necessary. A top soil depth of one foot will be
used in the marsh zones.
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Table 1 below provides the preliminary quantities for those species selected for Zones 1 through 4 of
the Cedar Point mitigation area.
Table 1. Preliminary planting quantities for the Cedar Point Mitigation Area.
Common Name Scientific Name Total Quantity Unit
Saltmarsh Cordgrass Spartina alterniflora 3,124 each
Saltmeadow Cordgrass Spartina patens 310 each
Marsh Elder Iva frutescens 33 each
Eastern False-Willow Baccharis halimifolia 27 each
Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera 27 each
Seed mixture: Switch Grass, Panicum virgatum,Cynodon 8,151 square feet
Bermuda Grass, Japanese dactylon, Pennisetum
Millet glaucum
Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum 35 each
6.0 MONITORING PROCEDURES
Emergent marsh vegetation will be monitored at randomly located sample plots using GIS software.
The location of the sample plots in the field will be determined using realtime GPS. A minimum of ten
1.0 m2 sample plots will be located in the planted areas. Vegetation at the site will be monitored for
five years, or longer as necessary, following the completion of planting.
Hydrologic monitoring protocols will involve the use of a surface water monitoring gauge located
within the larger restored area of the site and a second gauge located in open water seaward of the
existing marsh along the east side of the peninsula. Hydrologic data will be collected for no more than
a year after construction as long as plantings are successful.
6.1 Success Criteria
The success of the marsh creation project will be evaluated using the frequency and average percent
cover of emergent herbaceous vegetation. The site will be considered a success if the calculated
value for frequency is 0.5 and the calculated value for average percent cover is at least 80% by
the end of the fifth growing season. Frequency will be determined by f=nX/ny, where f= frequency,
n,= number of plots where emergent herbaceous vegetation occurs, and ny total number of plots.
Average percent cover will be determined by c=Ec/n, where c= average percent cover, Ec= the sum of
estimated foliar cover for all plots, and n= the total number of plots. If Phragmites appears in any
monitoring period, in more that two sampling plots, then the NCDOT will consult with the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers to develop potential control measures.
N.C. Department of Transportation 4
Langley and McDonald, P.C., No. 1960024-201.00 July 1999

The site will be considered hydrologically successful when the hydrology of the site is flooded twice
daily with elevations and durations consistent with those outside the mitigation area. Success will be
determined from data taken from a surface water monitoring gauge located in the site. It is expected
that the surface water (flooding) regime will be the same as that measured for the biological
benchmarks for Spartina alterniflora, since the plant community's zonation reflects long term tidal
fluctuations.
7.0 CONCLUSIONS
Table 2 below is a summary of selected plant species and the total area created for each of the four
zones. The Cedar Point site provides a total of 13,738 square feet or 0.32 acres of restored tidal
wetlands mitigation which includes a combination of low emergent marsh and high emergent marsh
(Zones 2 and 3). The only impact associated with the proposed mitigation design is the excavation of
675 square feet (0.02 ac.) of existing marsh for the construction of the primary channel.
Table 2. Dominant plant community zones and mitigation areas.
Zonation Zone Species Total Mitigation Area
(feet)
Square Feet Acres
1 Open Water/Channel --- 5,190 0.12
(< 0.35)
2 Low Emergent Marsh Spartina alterniflora 12,497 0.29
(0.35-1.20)
3 High Emergent Marsh Spartina patens 1,241 0.03
(1.20-2.00) Iva frutescens
4 Upland Transition Iva frutescens 6,910 0.16
(>2.00) Baccharis halimifolia
Myrica cerifera
Taxodium distichum
N.C. Department of Transportation 5
Langley and McDonald, P.C., No. 1960024-201.00 July 1999

SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Author: Phillip Todd <PTodd@mail .dot .state.nc.us> at Internet
Date : 6/29/99 2 :23 PM
Priority: Normal
TO: Kelly Williams at NROBA03P
TO: tom_mccartney@fws .gov at Internet
TO: [e-mail]. state.nc.us at Internet
TO: coxdr@mail .wildlife. state.nc.us at Internet
TO: [e-mail] at Internet
TO: David.L.Timpy@usace .army.mil at Internet
CC: [e-mail] at Internet
CC: [e-mail] at Internet
CC: [e-mail] . state.nc.us at Internet
CC: CCox@mail .dot. state.nc.us at Internet
CC: GCashin@mail .dot.state.nc.us at Internet
Subject : Swansboro and Cedar Point Mitigation Sites
Message Contents
Memo to: Dave Timpy (USACE) , Ron Sechler (NMFS) , Kelly Williams
(DCM) , John Hennessey (NCDWQ) , David Cox (NCWRC) and Tom McCartney
(USFWS)
I am trying to set up a meeting the morning of Thursday, Aug 12, 1999 at
10 AM in Room 470 . Mitigation planning reports for two sites, Swansboro
and Cedar Point, are currently being prepared. These two sites are
located adjacent to NC 24 in Carteret County. The sites will be
constructed as part of the widening of NC 24 (TIP No. R-2105 AA) . These
mitigation planning reports (likely 6 pages of text) will be
distributed at least two weeks prior to the meeting.
A vicinity map will be included with the planning reports . Pictures of
the sites will be in planning report or for review at the planned
meeting.
This meeting date is also the same one set up to discuss the Clayhill
Farms Mitigation site in Jones County. This meeting for Clayhill Farms
is at 1 PM.
The other option is to meet in the field on Wed, Aug 11 in Swansboro to
discuss the mitigation planning reports and review the two sites .
A brief description of the two mitigation sites follows.
Swansboro: This site is located in the city of Swansboro on a 0 .5 acre
tract of land. The grade at the site will be lowered and a stilling
basin (forebay) will be constructed to control stormwater run off from
the NC 24 curb and gutter facility. The remaining area at the site that
is not used for the stilling basin will be graded for marsh.
Cedar Point : This site is located in Cedar Point at the bridge
connecting the causeway island with Cedar Point . A portion of this
property will be lowered and converted to marsh.

Please respond back with a preference date. If you have any questions
or need additional information, please contact me at 919-733-7844, x314 .
Sincerely,
Phillip Todd

PARCEL 2: Lying and being situated in Swansboro Township, Onslow County, North Carolina;
being Parcel 2 as shown in Map Book 35, Page 126; recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the N.C.G.S. station "Baptist" (N.C. Grid coordinates N=347 ,524.600,
E=2,563,882.028) , thence a grid course and distance of South 78 degrees 34 minutes 34
seconds East 1088.20 feet to a N.C.G.S. station "Century" (N.C. Grid coordinates
N=347,309.066 E=2,564,948.666) , thence South 72 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East 330.79
feet to an iron rod at the southwest corner of Parcel 1; thence South 62 degrees 20 minutes
14 seconds East 99.87 feet to an iron rod in the northern right of way of NC HWY 24; the
POINT OF BEGINNING, thence North 47 degrees 35 minutes 57 seconds East 134.73 feet to an
iron rod on the mean high water line of the White Oak River; thence along the mean high
water line South 40 degrees 00 minutes 59 seconds East 60. 17 feet to an iron pipe, thence
South 54 degrees 34 minutes 28 seconds West 118.94 feet to an iron rod in the northern right
of way of NC HWY 24; thence along the northern right of way of NC HWY 24 North 59 degrees 38
minutes 30 seconds West 47.82 feet to an iron rod the point and place of beginning
containing 6,644.2 square feet more or less.
The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in
Deed Book 1414, Page 607 Onslow County Registry.
A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book 35 , Page 126 .
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances
thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee
simple, has the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and free
and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against
the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated.
Title to the property hereinabove described is subject to the following exceptions. None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set their hands and seals, or if corporate, has
caused this instrument to be signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized officers
and its seal to be hereunto affixed by authority of its Board of Directors, the day and year
first above written.
AZ-71/r / / 2 �l 10� (SEAL)
HAROLD E. KERBER, TRUSTEE
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
•
SEAL-STAMP OHIO COUNTY OF /1/1/ /4T„,
hi
1, , a Notary Public of said county do hereby
certify that kg?r"o/'i Z Ii (ayt,e,-
GRANTOR,
personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of
the foregoing instrument. Witness my ha d and of ir-iai &tamp or seal,
� ^
this (4) 7/1day of (7/24, IMr , 19
My C IsiflbloAV) res:
Notary Puhlir M( thr Sta" NOTARY I
My Corm;ssion Fx(;,`G s ki.:Lt e:0, 2 0 2
The foregoing Certificate(s) of
is/are certified to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly registered at
the date and time and in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof.
REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR COUNTY
By Deputy/Assistant - Register of Deeds
N.C. Bar Assoc. Form No. 3 1976

1
STATE PROJECT: 6. 169005T
I I. D. NO. : R-2105WM
I PARCEL NO 902 & 903
Excise Tax I Recording Time, Book and Page
Tax Lot No. Parcel Identifier No.
Verified by County on the day of , 19
by
Mail after recording to Albert E. Joyner, Division Right of Way Agent, NC Department
of Transportation, 105 Eastbrook Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
This instrument was prepared by Bert M. Whitehurst, Right of Way Agent
NC Department of Transportation
Brief description for the Index: Property described in Deed Book 1414, Page 607, Onslow
County Registry.
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED made this S day of( cenRrG , 19 'I ' , by and between
GRANTOR I GRANTEE
HAROLD E. KERBER, TRUSTEE I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
U/D DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1997 I AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
289 BENTLEYVILLE ROAD 1 105 EASTBROOK DRIVE
CHAGRIN FALLS OH 44022 I GREENVILLE, NC 27858
Enter in appropriate block for each party: name, address, and, if appropriate, character of
entity e.q. corporation or partnership.
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter
as required by context.
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration of $147,550.00 paid by the
Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of
land situated SWANSBORO Township, ONSLOW County, North Carolina and more particularly
described as follows:
The following is a deed of correction; the previous deed was filed in Book 1355 at page 702,
the legal description should be corrected as follows:
PARCEL I: Lying and being situated in Swansboro Township, Onslow County, North Carolina;
being Parcel 1 as shown in Map Book 35, Page 126; recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the N.C.G.S. station "Baptist" (N.C. Grid coordinates N=347,524. 600,
E=2,563,882.028) , thence a grid course and distance of South 78 degrees 34 minutes 34
seconds East 1088.20 feet to a N.C.G.S. station "Century" (N.C. Grid coordinates
N=347 ,309.066 E=2,564,948. 666) , thence South 72 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East 330.79
feet to an iron rod in the northern right of way of NC HWY 24; the POINT OF BEGINNING,
thence North 53 degrees 11 minutes 45 seconds East 179.02 feet to an iron pipe, on the mean
high water line of the White Oak River; thence along the mean high water line South 35
degrees 24 minutes 21 seconds East 77.00 feet to an iron rod, thence South 47 degrees 35
minutes 57 seconds West 134.73 feet to an iron rod in the northern right of way of NC HWY
24; thence along the northern right of way of NC HWY 24 North 62 degrees 20 minutes 14
seconds West 99.87 feet to an iron rod the point and place of beginning containing 13,214.6
square feet more or less.
NC Bar Assoc. Form No.3 1976

BOOK 1504 PAGE 279
A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book , Page
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances
thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple.
•
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee
simple, has the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and free
and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against
the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated.
Title to the property hereinabove described is subject to the following exceptions. None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set their hands and seals, or if corporate, has
caused this instrument to be signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized officers
and its seal to be hereunto affixed by authority of its Board of Directors, the day and year
first above. written.
(SEAL)
O ANT JWALSKI
k l au. �l)�g ' e/!ram Cam [, (SEAL)
FLORA MOORE KOW SKI
(SEAL)
•
(SEAL)
SEAL-STAMP NORTH CAROLINAA COUNJTY OF (Y0100...)
I, I(A 11 it I(( l,_�C.hC(I rf`kt I^/i , a Notary Public of said county do hereby
certify that .�Yl'}I lc "1�� �(,`/r' �)I') I/10..1\t`1 k: cod 1T/c_, Cl . L(C (.( (
II)c) x-l I`-) GRANTOR,
personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of
the foregoing instrument. Witness my haand and official stamp,or Neal,
this'2 o)td day of /1/416v{'11'1 he r , 19 C 0
( � 1 1r7
My Commission expires: I CO 1 L(,(Ct C, re C/y[(
2[c,-2c C'("; NOTARY PUBLIC `;. '
The foregoing Certificate(s) of PAMELA C. REDFEARN
is/are certified to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly registered at
the date and time and in t e Book Rand Page shown on the first page hereof.
442;--9-j2iQ_-r9 1 _ h%CJ REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR ONSLOW COUNTY
By ---- Deputy/Assistant - Register of Deeds
N.C. Bar Assoc. Form No. 3 1976
//'

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ovov I PARCEL NO: . 904
(1.0 0)
Excise Tax I Recording Time, Book and Page
Tax Lot No. Parcel Identifier No.
Verified by County on the day of , 19
by
Mail after recording to Albert E. Joyner, Division Right of Way Agent, NC Department
of Transportation, 105 Eastbrook Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
This instrument was prepared by Bert M. Whitehurst, Right of Way Agent
NC Department of Transportation
Brief description for the Index: Property described in Deed Book 367, Page 128, Onslow
County Registry.
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
,l y 19 9 by and between
HIS DEED made this AS day of,Ud� r18rI�. , ,
GRANTOR I GRANTEE
1
ANTHONY JOSEPH KOWALSKI AND WIFE I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
\ I
FLORA MOORE KOWALSKI I AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
P. O. BOX 192 I 105 EASTBROOK DRIVE
SWANSBORO, NC 28584 I GREENVILLE, NC 27858
Enter in appropriate block for each party: name, address, and, if appropriate, character of
entity e.q. corporation or partnership.
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter
as required by context.
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration of $50,000.00 paid by the
Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of
land situated SWANSBORO Township, ONSLOW County, North Carolina and more particularly
described as follows:
Within the corporate limits of the Town of Swansboro, adjoining the lands
formerly owned by John Hill and W. H. Hill, and bounded by a line Beginning
at the east corner of John Hill' s lot on Elm Street and running North West with
said lot two hundred feet; thence East sixty feet to W. H. Hill' s lot; thence
South with W. H. Hill' s line two hundred feet to Elm Street; thence West with
Elm Street sixty feet to the corner of John Hill' s lot, the beginning and known
on the Town Plot as Lot No. 34, except from the foregoing however, that portion
conveyed by Lenora Piner to Lucy Hill by deed January 18, 1933, as recorded in Book
170, Page 37 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North
Carolina, reference being made to the recorded description and the same being
hereby incorporated herein for the purpose of describing the exception; being the
same property conveyed from M. L. Hill to Lenora Piner by deed recorded in Book 139,
Page 219, Onslow County Registry, and devised to party of the first part by will
recorded in Will Book 6, Page 382, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of
Onslow County, North Carolina
The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in
Deed Book 367, Page 128, Onslow County Registry •
NC Bar Assoc. Form No. 3 1976

"1+.4, , i 03/01/99
I STATE PROJECT: 6.169005T
Or s,,r q H $527.00 I
CT 1 I. D. NO.: R-2105WM
AR' NA �, Real Estate I
V Excise Tax
I PARCEL NO 905
I
Excise Tax 4 5 a1.00 I Recording Time, Book and Page
Tax Lot No. Parcel Identifier No. 53ip4-1(o148413
Verified by County on the day of , 19
by
J-dge'r.c, --#,i C d' ,Ifaf/a ce ,lit. ,
Mail after recording to Albert E. Joyner, Division Right of Way Agent, NC Department
of Transportation, 105 Eastbrook Drive, Greenville, NC 27858
This instrument was prepared by Bert M. Whitehurst, Right of Way Agent
NC Department of Transportation
Brief description for the Index: Pr perty described in Deed Book 217, Page 121, Carteret
County Registry.
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED made this / day of,aind, 19 Jy , by and between
GRANTOR I GRANTEE
I
JOHN R. JONES AND WIFE 1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ,
I
LOIS B. JONES I AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
I
1019 CEDAR POINT BLVD. 1 105 EASTBROOR DRIVE
I
SWANSBORO, NC 28584 I GREENVILLE, NC 27858
I
I
Enter in appropriate block for each party: name, address, and, if appropriate, character of
entity e.g. corporation or partnership.
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter
as required by context.
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration of 4,26LJ09f0 paid by the
Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that certain lot or parcel of
land situated WHITE OAR Township, CARTERET County, North Carolina and more particularly
described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point, said point being the northwest corner of the of the present
Wethington Lot No. 193 according to a map of the Cedar Point Subdivision by Phillip R.
Ball in June 1936, and running thence North 56 degrees-17'East 940 feet to a point,
thence North 33 degrees-43'Weat to the main channel of White Oak River and with the
main channel of White Oak River in a southwesterly direction to the State Highway
bridge right of way and thence South 33 degrees-43' East with the State right of way
to the point of beginning and including Lots No. 191 and 192 of the John S. Jones
Subdivision.
The above lands are part of a conveyance of lands made by the Absolute Lord
Proprietors to Captain Thomas Lee, by instrument dated, January 21't, 1713, the
ill
said Thomas Lee being an ancestor of the present grantor. The original grant
being recorded in both Craven County Registry, and the Carteret County Registry.
The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in
Deep f'coic 117 . Pyccr 7.1i. C.9,eyc,e_6-r Cdu,ury �EG1s ,Ry .
NC Bar Assoc. Form No. 3 1976

map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book 1 , Page 113 .
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances
thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee
simple, has the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and free
and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against
the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated.
Title to the property hereinabove described is subject to the following exceptions. None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set their hands and seals, or if corporate, has
caused this instrument to be signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized officers
and its seal to be hereunto affixed by authority of its Board of Directors, the day and year.
first above written.
R.
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JOHN R. JONESS
, CS>•-�L�/ //�'LI 2 (SEAL)
LOIS B. JONES
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
SEAL-STAMP NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF (7-22u
IGY�� �iJ,i Notary Public of said county do hereby
'Ns� certi y that John R. Jones and wife, Lois B. Jones
-;'_' ,•-1 ; GRANTOR,
_ ', ' A,,,� personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of
` 1`1'�. ./ `;. the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal,
C , 4 y�
this / day of 62,¢ J , 199f .
A = - 'p r'"ii�(f_ •y 4y My Commission expires:
a n loc/ N ARY PUBLIC
fir -7 ('ra.i, {C:
The foregoing Certificate(s) of
is/are certified to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly registered at
the date and time and in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof.
REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR COUNTY
By Deputy/Assistant - Register of Deeds
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Development Type FEE DCM% DWQ%
14300 1601 435100093 1625 6253 (24300 1602 435100095 2341
I. Private,non-commercial
development that does not involve $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
II. Public or commercial development
that does not involve the filling or $400 100%($400) 0%(SO)
excavation of any wetlands or open
water areas:
III. For development that involves the _
filling and/or excavation of up to 1
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areas,determine if A,B,C,or D
below applies:
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III(A). For Private,non-commercial
development,If General water Quality S250 100%(S250) 0%(SO)
• Certification No.3301 (see attached)
can be applied:
III(B): For public or commercial
development,if General water Quality $400 100%($400) 0%(SO)
Certification No.3301(see attached)
can be applied:
Ili(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No.3301(see attached) .:.
could be applied,but DCM staff _
determined that additional review and S400 60%(S240) 40%($160)
written DWQ concurrence is needed
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because of concerns related to wdter ,
quality or aquatic life:
III(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No.3301(see attached) 5400 60%(S240) 40%($160)
can not be applied:
IV. For development that involves
the filling and/or excavation of more F =: ,c a, 40%($190)
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than one acre of wetlands and/or
open water areas:

December 10, 2001
W. D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
NC Department of Transportation
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Gilmore,
The NC Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State
approval for the replacement of the breakwater and restoration of coastal marsh at Cedar Point, in
Carteret County. It was received on November 26, 2001, and appears to be adequate for
processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is February 8, 2002. An
additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the
review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you
should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as
your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the
75th day.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at
the proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along the roadway
where it can be observed from the road. An example would be: nailing the notice card to a
telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way near the project. Failure to post this notice could
result in an incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by
the appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify
me in writing if you wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing
agencies.
Sincerely, j 7
Bill Arrington,
D.O.T. Field Representative
WLA
Enclosure
cc: Charles Jones
Doug Huggett
Ted Tyndall, District Manager

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