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HomeMy WebLinkAbout52-03 Washington and Baum Marina Y 05/29/2003 10715 2524418209 DIXON & MEEKINS PAGE 02 Permit Class Permit Number NEW 52�03 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment and Natural urces and �► Coastal Resources Commissio V z err „ for �� .� ... x Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 1.13-229 issued to Washington and Baum Marina, c/o John Dixon,PO Box 1327, Nags lead NC 27959 Authorizing development in Dare County at canal ad'. Roanoke-S and and ashin ton Baum Bridge, Roanoke Island as requested in the permittee's application dated 10/10102.in_q g attached work lan drawing dated revised 2/14/03 71us permit, issued on Aril 14 2 03 ;is subjectto compliance with the application. (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. _Marina Facili 1.) The marina facility will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including t other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the maim pier(s). 2) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the marina facility. Any sewage discharge at the marina facility shall be considered a violation of this permit for which the per.mittee is responsible, This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout the entire existence of the permitted facility. (See attached sheets for additional Conditions) Ix action may be appealed by the rmittee or Signed. by the authority of the Secretary of DRNR and the 'Phis permit other qualified persons within twenty, (20) days of Vic issuing Chairman,of the Coastal Resources Commission, date. An appeal requires resolution poor to work initiation or continuance as the case fray be. Tlus permit must be accessible on-site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. nna D. Moffett, TJtrector. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered Division of Coastal Management hereunder requires further Divisio»approval.. All work must cease when the permit eVires on This penmit and its conditions are hereby a.cc ted, �r December 31, 2006 In issuing this permit, the state of North Carolina agrees that your. project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Sign ure of Permittee Managemetxt T,rograni. . 05/29/2003 10: 15 25244ie209 DIXON & MEEKINS PAGE 03 rashi:ngton & Baum Marina Permit 052-03 Page 3 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS The permittee is cautioned that this permit does not authorize the placement of tie piles in association;with the docking facility. The issuance of this permit does not relieve the permittee from taking all proper steps to ensure the integrity of the structure and the safety of moored boats. The permittee shall not hold the State of North Carolina or the United States liable for any damage to the structure or moored boats, Excavation and Sp9il Disposal 1.2) An sed.im.en.t curtain, shall be left between the area to be excavated and the existing sound, and a 24 hour period after completion of excavation will elapse prior to plug removal to prevent unnecessary siltation into the adjacent water body. 13) Excavation will not exceed —5 feet below the normal water level. In no case shall the depth of excavation exceed the depth of connecting waters. 1.4) A.11 excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly or irregularly flooded marsh. behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters. 15) The disposal area will be constructed a sufficient distance from the mean high water level or any marsh to eliminate the possibility of dike erosion into surrounding wetlands or waters. 16) The disposal area will be properly graded and, provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within 30 working days of project completion. 17) The spoil disposal area must be inspected and approved by a representative of the Division of Coastal Management prior to the commencement of any dredging activities. 18) No spoil material is to be placed within 30 feet of the normal high water line, except that which will be used to backfill, the area behind the permitted.bulkhead. Shoreline S abdization 19) The bulkhead wi 11 not extend waterward more than an average of 2 feet from the normal. water.level . 20) The authorized alignment of the proposed bulkhead must be staked by a representative of the Division of Coastal Management within a maximum of 30 days prior to the start of construction. Failure to initiate construction within 30 days, or erosion of the shoreline by adverse weather conditions, will require the alignment to be restaked by DCM within a maximum of 30 days prior to the new expected start of construction. 21.) The bulkhead must be constructed prior to any backfil ling activities. 05/29/2003 10: 15 2524418209 DIXON & MEEKINS PAGE 04 Washington & Baum Marina Permit #52-03 Page 5 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 31) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures must be implemented to ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses and property (e.g. silt fence, diversion swales or berms, sand fence, etc.). 32) A ground cover sufficient to restrain, erosion shall be provided within the shorter of 15 working or 30 calendar days of completion of any phase of grading on cut or filled slopes. 33) The permitted activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside of the area of construction or construction-related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTU's or,less in all saltwater classes are not considered significant. General 34) If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a party other than the permittee has legal title to any part of the area approved for development under this permit, this permit shall be null. and void as to the area the court determines is not owned by the permittee. This condition shall take effect on the date such. court ,judgm.ent becomes final, Tn such event, the permittee shall consult DCM prior to initiating or continuing any further development under this permit. 35) The permittee un.derstands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No claim shall be made against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration. 36) Any "No Wake" signs or other aids to navigation must be designed and installed in accordance with any appropriate requirements of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and/or the U.S Coast Guard. 37) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. NO OTB+: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. NOTE_ Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit. Contact a representative of the Division. at (252) 264-3901 prior to the corn.mencetn.ent of any such activity for this determination. The permittee is further advised that many non-water dependent activities are not authorized within 30 feet of the normal high water level, NOTE-z The US, Army Corps of Engineers has assigned the proposed project COE Action Id. No. 200010068, 05/29/2003 10: 15 2524419209 DIXON & MEEKINS PAGE 05 Washington & Baurn Marina Permit #52-03 Page 2 of 5 ADDITIONAL CON>DITTONS 3) This permit authorizes only the docks, piers, and other structures and uses located in or over the water that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit application. No other structure, whether floating or stationary, may become a permanent part of this marina facility without permit modification. No non-water dependent uses of structures may be conducted on, in or over public trust waters without permit modification. 4) The pier and*associated structures shall, have a minimum setback distance of 15 feet between any parts of the structure and the adjacent property owner's riparian access corridor, which is determined by drawing a line parallel to the channel, then drawing a line perpendicular to the channel line that intersects with the shore at the point where the upland property li.ne meets the water's edge. 5) No attempt will be .made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work. 6) The authorized structure and associated activity must not cause an unacceptable interference with navigation. 7) The permittee will, ,maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party. 8) This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and the permittee will not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public interest. 9) The permittee must install and maintain at his expense any signal lights or signals prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized facilities. At a minimum, permanent reflectors should be attached to the structure in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or inclement weather. l.0) This permit authorizes a maximum of 33 boat slips. 11) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, no boats over 25 feet in length and no boats with heads will be allowed within the mari.n.a. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the permittee exercise all available precautions in the day-to-day operation of the facility to prevent facility waste from entering the adjacent waters. Such discharge, either directly or indirectly, to adjacent waters could contravene state water quality standards, thereby violating state law, 05/29/2003 10: 15 2524418209 bIXON & MEEKINS PAGE 06 • Permit 052-03 VGasbington & Baum 11Tarina Page 4 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 22) The bulkhead must be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials through the structure. 23) The bulkhead must be solid and constructed of treated wood, concrete slabs, metal sheet piles or other suitable materials approved by department personnel. 24) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities. 25 No backfill material is to be placed within 30 .feet of the normal high water line, except that which will be used to backfill the area behind the permitted bulkhead. Easement 26 prior to construction. of any new boat slips or other docking facilities under ndrthis Seat 1t, the permittee P Property Office must apply for and receive an Easement from the Department of Administration's as required under. N.C.G.S. 146-12(e). Upland Deyelo meat 27) This permit does not authorize the construction of any paved or impervious pe io t such paveking paces it parking 30 feet of the normal water level. If it is determined by Dare County spaces are required in order to be found consistent with local zoning ordinances, then this permit shall become null and void. 28) The highground boardwalk shall be shall be elevated, slatted., and constructed of wood. Stormwatx Management of Wate> Quality approval of this project under stormwater. management ides e f th 29) The Division Environmental Management Commission is covered e�way approved by theeDWQ will be considered a which was issued on 3/20/03. Any violation of h p violation of this CAMA permit. Sedimentation and Erosion Control 30) In order to protect water quality, runoff from, construction must not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary April 14, 2003 Washington&Baum Marina c/o John Dixon P.O. Box 1327 Nags Head,NC 27959 Dear Mr.Dixon: The enclosed permit constitutes authorization under the Coastal Area Management Act, and where applicable, the State Dredge and Fill Law, for you to proceed with your project proposal. The original(buff-colored form)is retained by you and it must be available on site when the project is inspected for compliance. Please sign both the original and the copy and return the copy to this office in the enclosed envelope. Signing the permit and proceeding means you have waived your right of appeal described below. If you object to the permit or any of the conditions,your may request a hearing pursuant to NCGS 113A-121.1 or 113- 229. Your petition for a hearing must be filed in accordance with NCGS Chapter 150B with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27611-6714, (919) 733-2698 within twenty (20) days of this decision on your permit. You should also be aware that if another qualified party submits a valid objection to the issuance of this permit within twenty (20) days, the matter must be resolved prior to work initiation. The Coastal Resources Commission makes the final decision on any appeal. The project plan is subject to those conditions appearing on the permit form. Otherwise, all work must be carried out in accordance with your application. Modifications, time extensions, and future maintenance require additional approval. Please read your permit carefully prior to starting work and review all project plans, as approved. If you are having the work done by a contractor,it would be to your benefit to be sure that he fully understands all permit requirements. From time to time, Department personnel will visit the project site. To facilitate this review, we request that you complete and mail the enclosed Notice Card just prior to work initiation. However, if questions arise concerning permit conditions, environmental safeguards, or problem areas,you may contact Department personnel at any time for assistance.By working in accordance with the permit,you will be helping to protect our vitally important coastal resources. Sincerely, Douglas V.Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Manager Enclosure 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-22931 FAX: 919-733-14951 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: John W. Dixon, Washington Baum Marina 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: South side of US 64/264, foot of the Washington Baum Bridge, Roanoke Island, Dare County and on a manmade canal off Roanoke Sound Photo Index - 2000: 182-2136 (P,Q,R,S-19)(T-20) 1995: 183-1896 (P-9)(Q-9,10)(R,S,T-10) 1989: 151-7 (M,N-7)(0,P,Q-8) 1984: 140-503 (H-15,16)(1,J-16) State Plane Coordinates - X: 2995600 Y: 796900 Manteo Quad LR GPS: El12017A 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 11/08/02 Was Applicant Present - No 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 11/06/02 Office - Elizabeth City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Manteo Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, PTA, EW, ES, PTS (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Private, Commercial (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Municipal sewer available Planned - N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Docks, bulkhead, riprap Planned - Marina, docks, bulkhead, bottom excavation, parking area (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: l' Source - Applicant 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] Dredged Filled Other (A) Vegetated Wetlands Bulkhead Coastal Wetlands 532 sf (B) Non Vegetated Wetlands Parking Shaded by land dock Coastal Shoreline ES/PTS 6 496 sf LShaded sf (C) Public Trust Area/Estuarine by dock 2,104 sf Waters 10.640 sf Bulkhead 2,128 sf red by slips 7,880 sf (D) Total Area Disturbed: 35,484 sq. ft. (0.815 acre) (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: SA Open: No 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a 33 slip marina on his property along an existing canal bank. John W. Dixon/Washington Baum Marina Field Investigation Report Page Two Project Setting The property lies on the south side of US 64/264 adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island, Dare County. The project area consists of a narrow strip of land adjacent to a dredged canal off Roanoke Sound that has historically been used for boat moorings. The south side of the canal consists of a broad coastal marsh that borders US 64/264 to the west towards the intersection with NC 345. On the north side of US 64/264 is Pirates Cove Marina and residential development. The Roanoke Sound is located to the east as well as the Town of Nags Head on the beach. The current deeded acreage is approximately 3.14 (136,835 sf), while the total land area is approximately 1.48 (64,351 sf). Title to the property is in dispute and may be subject to claims by unknown parties. The property has an elevation of approximately 3 ft. above normal water level (NWL) on the north side of the canal. There is a thin grassy upland area on the north side of the canal. There is a thin intermittent coastal wetland fringe vegetated with Juncus roemerianus and Spartina patens along the non-bulkheaded and non-riprapped shoreline that totals approximately 532 sf. The length of the unbulkheaded portion of the shoreline on the north side is approximately 1,185 ft. Approximately 540 ft. of the north side of the canal shoreline was bulkheaded and backfilled as part of the existing NC Wildlife Resources Commission boatramp facility and parking area. Approximately 200 ft. of the north side of the west end of the canal has shoreline riprap that probably was placed to stabilize the area when the western portion of the canal was filled to allow for the widening of US 64/264. Small pockets of erosion exist along the unprotected shoreline. The canal width ranges from approximately 32 ft. to 55 ft. and has water depths that range from -2.2 ft. to -6.4 ft. at NWL. The canal has historically, and is currently being utilized as a boat mooring area for commercial and recreational vessels. This activity is being done without the applicant's permission. There are currently several small wood docking structures as well as a sunken fishing vessel located on the north canal side. These existing moorings are weathered and dilapidated, and will be removed before any new construction is initiated. The existing docks appear to have been built without CAMA authorization. The waters of the Roanoke Sound are classified as SA and are closed to shellfish taking in this area. Development Proposal The applicant proposes to convert the north side of the canal, from the existing disorderly moorings, to a 33 side-to slips marina facility. The proposed slip sizes will be 19 at 10 ft. wide and 32 ft. long, 13 at 9 ft. wide and 32 ft. long and one at 8 ft. wide and 32 ft. long. John W. Dixon/Washing Baum Marina Field Investigation Report Page Three The applicant proposes to construct 1,064 ft. of wood, vinyl and concrete bulkhead along the north side of the canal's unbulkheaded shoreline to prevent erosion. The bulkhead will average no more than 2 ft. waterward of NWL and will be used as the mooring side for the docking facility. A slotted concrete walkway along the bulkhead is proposed to create the land dock. The proposed dock varies in width from 4 ft. to 6 ft. The applicant proposes a parking area for 17 vehicles. The spaces will be 10 ft. by 20 ft., paved with asphalt and be located adjacent to the land dock. Other than parking, no other high ground development is proposed for vessel fuel, sewage pumpout or restroom facility. The applicant proposes to construct a 4 ft. wide and 526 ft. long floating dock to be adjacent to the existing bulkhead. No slips are designated for this dock. The applicant proposes to remove sunken and abandoned debris and to excavate the bottom of the canal to a water depth of -5 ft. the proposed work area for excavation is approximately 1,064 ft. long, 10 ft. wide and calls for the removal of 1.5 ft. of material. The applicant anticipates that approximately 757 cu yds of bottom material will be removed. The applicant proposes to store the spoil material on site for de-watering with a silt fence between the canal and the spoil material. A sediment curtain will be used across the mouth of the canal during periods of excavation. The applicant proposes to use the excavated material for backfill for his proposed bulkhead. If the bottom material is unsuitable for backfill use, the material will be hauled offsite to an upland disposal site. Anticipated Impacts The mooring facility will result in 7,880 sf of Public Trust Area (PTA) and Estuarine Waters (EW) Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs) being captured or occupied by the proposed 33 mooring slips. The construction of the proposed bulkhead with backfill will result in the filling of approximately 532 sf of Coastal Wetlands AEC and 2,128 sf of PTA, EW AECs. Approximately 214 cu yds of backfill material will be placed below NWL. The construction of the proposed slotted concrete land dock will result in approximately 5,704 sf of Estuarine Shoreline (ES) and Public Trust Shoreline (PTS) AECs being covered. The construction of the parking area will result in approximately 6,496 sf of ES and PTS AECs being covered by impervious asphalt. John W. Dixon/Washington Baum Marina Field Investigation Report Page Four The construction of the floating dock will result in the shading of 2,104 sf of PTA/EW AECs and could provide approximately 16 additional slips for docking. The excavation of the canal will result in approximately 10,640 sf of canal bottom disturbance, PTA/EW AECs. It is anticipated that the bottom material will be muck with some sand. Due to the size and shape of the property, the applicant will more than likely have a difficult time storing the spoil material on site without hindering access to the NCWRC boatramp. Temporary water turbidity will occur during construction. The use of the canal will continue but probably not for free moorage by the those boat owners currently utilizing the canal. The frequency of the canal use will probably increase. Submitted by: Frank A. Jennings, III Date: November 15, 2002 OCT 14 2002 PROJECT NARRATIVE Updated October 8, 2002 :;;pH�'�aL MANAGEMENTP ELIZABET'H CITY Quible &Associates, P.C. (Quible) has been contracted by Dixon and Meekins General Contactors to address the environmental characteristics and potential impacts to existing conditions in relation to construction of a marina located on the western shore of Roanoke Sound. The property lies on the south side of US 64/264 adjacent to the Washington/Baum Bridge. The project area consists of a narrow strip of land adjacent to a dredged canal that has historically been used for boat mooring. The south side of the canal consists of a broad coastal marsh that borders US 64/264 to the west towards the intersection with NC 345. On the north side of the US 64/264 right-of-way is Pirates Cove Marina and residential development. East of the Roanoke Sound is the Town of Nags Head on the Outer Banks barrier island system. For reference, the property lies at approximately 35°53'34"N latitude and 75038'27" W longitude. The current deeded acreage is approximately 136,835 SF(3.14 AC), while the total land area is approximately 64,351 SF(1.48 AC). There is thin a grassy upland area on the north side of the canal. There is a thin intermittent coastal wetland fringe along the non-bulkheaded shoreline that totals approximately 532 SF. The south side of the canal is a broad coastal marsh dominated by Juncus roemerianus and owned by the State of North Carolina. The subject property is bound to the north by NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT)property. Located on this NCDOT property is a public boat ramp,parking and a restroom facility. Canal widths range from approximately 32 to 55 ft. This canal has historically and is currently been utilized as a boat mooring area for commercial and recreational sea craft. There are currently several small wood dockage structures. These existing mooring facilities are highly weathered and dilapidated, and will be removed before any new construction is initiated. The existing mean elevation on the tract is approximately 3'above Normal Water Level (NWL). The property is currently zoned Commercial (C3)by Dare County. The proposed construction involves the creation of a marina facility with 33 side-to boat slips (32 ft in length). The enclosed site plan for the proposed project depicts the proposed design. Slips 1-19 are proposed to be 10 ft wide, 20-32 at 9 ft wide and 33 at 8 ft. As required under CAMA, no slips will be wider than one-quarter the width of the canal. There is a proposed wood and vinyl bulkhead and slotted concrete dock along the mooring area. The slotted nature of the concrete dock will allow water to adequately infiltrate into the subsurface. The walkway is proposed to be 6 ft wide along the majority of the proposed bulkhead, and 4 ft wide along the east side of the bulkhead in the vicinity of the proposed parking. The proposed bulkhead construction is configured along the NWL line, but will require some fill and cut in order to construct the bulkhead along a line that provides adequate mooring area and necessary parking. The proposed parking area will provide 17 (20 ft x 10 ft) asphalt paved spaces that will conform with Dare County zoning regulations. Total new impervious area from the proposed parking area is 6,496 SF. A 526 LF floating wood dock(4' wide)is also included in the scope of this project to be installed immediately waterward of the existing bulkhead as shown on Figure 3. Water depths depicted on Figure 3 were recorded on July 29, 2002 by environmental scientists from Quible using a measuring rod from a canoe. There will be some maintenance dredging required withing the mooring area. This will be performed with a back hoe from the shore. Most water depths are currently sufficient for passage of most sea craft less than 30 ft in length, but some maintenance dredging is required close to shore where recent sediment has accumulated. The maximum amount of material to be removed from the mooring area as maintenance dredging is 1.5 ft. Dredge spoil will be placed behind a silt fence on the subject property to dry out and minimize siltation rates into the canal after excavation. Additionally, a turbidity curtain will be placed across the canal immediately east of the maintenance dredge and bulkhead construction area during construction. If the dredge spoil material is adequate for backfill on the site, it will be used for bulkhead backfill and site grading before construction of the dock and parking area. Additional sandy material from an approved off site source will be used for bulkhead backfill. If organic content in the spoil material is too great and/or particle size is too small, the material will be,hauled to an off-site upland disposal site. Shellfish and finned fish are found within the canal. There was no evidence of a shellfish resource within the canal and the canal is closed to shellfish harvest due to the canal's current use as a marina. During site investigations, no SAV's were identified within the mooring area. .._ � . -_._ ,, .a..,.. . .. ...,.y � �.,_,..r,....,_ Form DCM—MP- 1 `° ® APPLICATION OCT 14 '200? (To be completed by all applicants) _:OASTAL MANP,GEMENT cL;,�;aETH CITY c. Street address or secondary road number 1. APPLICANT Hwy. 64/264 d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning a. Landowner: jurisdiction? X Yes No Name John W. Dixon e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, Address PO Box 1327 creek, sound, bay) Roanoke Sound City Nags Head State NC Zip 27959 Day Phone (252) 441-2110 3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE Fax N/A z sz ytii �zo y OF PROPOSED PROJECT b. Authorized Agent: a. List all development activities you propose (e.g. building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and Name Quible &Associates. P.C. excavation and/or filling activities. See vroiect narrative Address PO Drawer 870 b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing City Kitty Hawk State NC project, new work, or both? Both Zip 27949 Day Phone (252) 261-3300 c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? Private Fax (252) 261-1260 d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of construction and daily operations of proposed project. c. Project name (if any) Washington &Baum Marina If more space is needed, please attach additional pages. See project narrative NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s),and/or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED 4. LAND AND WATER PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS a. County Dare a. Size of entire tract 136,835 SF total: 64,351 SF(1.48 AC) land area b. City, town, community or landmark Manteo, south from Pirates Cove Marina, adjacent b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A to the Washington/Baum Bridge. c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL _3' above NWL Form DCM-MP- 1 , OCT 14 QUASTAL MANAGEMENT ELI`ABETH CITY d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract (PsB) Psamments, (HoA) Hobonny muck 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e. Vegetation on tract Juncas roemerianus, Myrica cerifera, Baccharis halimifolia, Spartina patens, In addition to the completed application form, the following Panicum spp., Phragmites communis, etc. items must be submitted: f. Man-made features now on tract Rip-rap shoreline, • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other bulkheaded shoreline, existing boat docks instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties. If the applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the deed or g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification other instrument under which the owner claims title, plus of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) written permission from the owner to carry out the project. X Conservation Transitional • An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and X Developed Community cross-sectional drawings)drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 Rural Other 1/z" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources h. How is the tract zoned by local government? Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.) C3 Please note that original drawings are preferred and only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line prints or other i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable larger plats are acceptable only if an adequate number of zoning? X Yes No quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the U.S. (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide done for the tract? Yes X No agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include If yes, by whom? highway or secondary road(SR)numbers,landmarks,and the like. k. Is the project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a National Register listed or • A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. eligible property? Yes X No • A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return 1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes _No receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of Coastal(marsh) X Other the application and plats by certified mail. Such If yes, has a delineation been conducted? No landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division (Attach documentation, if available) of Coastal Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant further certifies that such notice has been provided. m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. Name NC Department of Transportation None Address 1929 N.Road Street,Elizabeth City,NC 27909 Phone Name The State of North Carolina c/o Wanda King n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of Address P.O. Box 132, Raleigh, NC 27699 the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary Phone wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges.) Surface runoff Name Address Phone o- Describe-existing drinking water supply source. Public water supply Form DCM—MP- 1 OCT 14 HW') OAS U\i..I\AANAGEMENT 'ELIZABE"(H CITY • A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed permittee, and issuing dates. project. None X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information X DCM MP-3 Upland Development • A check for $250 made payable to the Department of X DCM MP-4 Structures Information DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts Environment,Health,and Natural Resources(DEHNR) X DCM MP-6 Marina Development to cover the costs of processing the application. NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the • A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in space provided at the bottom of each form. oceanfront and inlet areas. • A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act(N.C.G.S. 113A- 1 to 10) If the project involves the expenditure of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND 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 conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program. I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project. I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. This is the/Cy day of October , 2002. Print Name Jo . Dixon Signature d ner or Authorized Agent Form DCM-MP-2 4 EXCAVATION OCT 1 �002 AND FILL 0 � _ 1,,ACITY CITY (Except bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other 1. EXCAVATION sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. a. Amount of material to be excavated from below Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or MHW or NWL in cubic yards --757 cu.yds fill activities. All values to be given in feet. b. Type of material to be excavated sand, silt Average Final Existing Project Length Width Depth Depth c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation Access (SAVs) or other wetlands? X Yes No channel intermittent wetland fringe(-532 SF to be disturbed) Approx. (MLW)or(NWL) d. Highground excavation in cubic yards --36 CU YDS. Canal 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED Boat 1,064' 8 to 3.5' 5' MATERIAL Approx. 10' basin (Mooring area) a. Location of disposal area On-site bulkhead backfill Boat and site grading ramp b. Dimensions of disposal area see site plan Rock groin c. Do you claim title to disposal area? X Yes No Rock If no, attach a letter granting permission from the breakwater owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future Other 1,064' 0.5' 3.5' +3' maintenance? X Yes _No (Shoreline fill, to 10' bgs If yes, where? Off-site disposal if future excavation bulkhead backfill) is necessary e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? X Yes No intermittent wetland fringe(-532 SF to be disturbed) f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? X Yes No 1,445 SF shown on plat; additional 1 SF per LF bulkhead Total fill area of_surface water= -2,509 SF .�... 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION 5. GENERAL a. Type of shoreline stabilization X Bulkhead Riprap a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and b. Length 1,064 LF (new) erosion controlled? Silt fencing and seeding// 1p anting c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL --2'from NWL d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL b. What type of construction equipment will be used(for 10'from NWL (east end of bulkhead) example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? backhoe, dump truck, roller e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months <1' (source of information) Observation, aerial photography c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material project site? Yes X No Wood and vinyl If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below environmental impacts. water level (1) Riprap N/A (2) Bulkhead backfill max. 364 CU YDS h. Type of fill material sand, silt, organic matter John W. Dixon ppli ant Pro'ect ame i. Source of fill material maintenance dredge material; nature - if not suitable, sand fill will be hauled in from an /�/�v approved source Date Form DCM-MP-2 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) NA OCT 14 ?no? a. Will fill material be brought to site? , Yes No ;1,:>„a4GE3WENT EL I:'::'." i H CITY If yes, (1) Amount of material to be placed in the water (2) Dimensions of fill area (3) Purpose of fill b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes No If yes, (1) Dimensions of fill area (2) Purpose of fill Form DCM—MP-3 UPLAND :. , DEVELOPMENT OCT 14 2002 (Construction and/or land disturbing activities) 'UA"TM r'-tr'dNAGEMENT ELIZ�SFFH CITY Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major j. Have the facilities described in Item i.above received Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other state or local approval? N/A sections of the Joint Application that relate to this (Attach appropriate documentation) proposed project. k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or waters of the state (for example, surface runoff, structures proposed NA sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges). Surface runoff. b. Number of lots or parcels One 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source(e.g. c. Density (give the number of residential units and the well, community,public system,etc.) units per acre) NA Dare County public water supply m. Will water be impounded? Yes X No d. Size of area to be graded,filled or disturbed including If yes, how many acres? roads, ditches, etc. —29,549 SF (dredge area and land disturbance) n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when was the lot(s) platted and recorded? NA e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land,the Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 . Dixon days before land disturbing activity begins. If pplic t roj N me applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control t1V ` plan been submitted to the Division of Land i ature Resources? Yes No If yes, date submitted N/A "'Bate f. List the materials (such as marl,paver stone, asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. Asphalt and slotted concrete g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for vehicular driveways or parking. 10.1% (6,496 SF) h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification. Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management for review? Yes No If yes, date submitted N/A i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal. No proposed oti-site sewage disposal ...... Revised 03 95"�.___.._ _.,___._......, _.._.._._.__ . ....�......w......� ...,�...,..�__ Form DCM-MP-4 STRUCTURES OCT14(Construction within Public Trust Areas) COASTAL,4,)A?4AGS,%AENT E'LIZ y ZTHi CITY Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major f. Mooring structure(boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.) Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other (1) X Commercial_Community_Private sections of the Joint Application which relate to this (2) Number 34 pilings (Extension of bulkhead piles) proposed project. (3) Length (4) Width a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) (1) X Commercial_Community_Private g. Other(Give complete description) (2) Number 2 (3) Length 1 slotted concrete, 1 wood floating (4) Width concrete-71 l' @ 6'. 354 @ 4'; wood- 526' @ 4' (5) Finger Piers —Yes X No (i) Number (ii) Length (iii) Width (6) Platform(s) Yes X No JolpW. Dixon (i) Number plicant r Pr ect N (ii) Length ' (iii) Width n re (7) Number of slips proposed 33 (8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian Date property lines (9) Width of water body 38' average (10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at MLW or NWL exist=-2.5%proposed=--4' b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) N/A (1) Commercial Private (2) Length (3) Width c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A (1) Number (2) Length(s) d. Breakwater(e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A (1) Length (2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or wetlands (3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or wetlands e. Mooring buoys N/A (1) _Commercial_Community_Private (2). Number (3) Description of buoy (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.) (4) Width of water body (5) Distance buoy(s)to be placed beyondshoreline Form DCM-MP-6 Y MARINA OCT 1 4 209'' {10AS'TAL_MANAGEMENT ELi�.��OETH CITY DEVELOPMENT (Required for the mooring of more than 10 vessels) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major f. Describe the typical boats to be served (for example, Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other open runabout,charter boats,sail boats,mixed types). sections of the Joint Application that relate to this open runabouts, cabin boats, charter boats proposed project. g. Typical boat length 17-25' 1. MARINA CHARACTERISTICS h. Maximum boat length N/A a. Check below the type of marina proposed. i. Are any floating structures planned? Yes X Commercial Public Residential If so, describe 4'x 526 floating dock. b. Will the marina be open to the general public? X Yes No c. If there is residential development associated with the marina, how many units or lots are planned and how 2, MARINA OPERATIONS many are currently developed? N/A a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project. d. Check all of the types of services to be provided. N/A Office toilets N/A Full service, including travel lift and/or rail N/A Toilets for patrons N/A Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies Number X Dockage ("wet slips") only Location Number of slips 33 (New) N/A Showers N/A Dry storage N/A Boat holding tank pumpout Number of boats 33 Type and location N/A Boat ramp(s) N/A Other(describe) b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all e. Check below the proposed type of siting. sanitary wastewater. N/A N/A Land cut and access channel N/A Open water with dredging for basin and/or channel N/A Open water, no dredging required c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and X Other(describe) existing man made canal trash disposal. Town of Manteo - trash can and dumpster. +�►- -�—Revised- • m. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina, d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats what types of services are currently provided? be controlled? N/A Wet slips n. How many slips are now available? 10 e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage o. Is the marina proposed within a primary or secondary Discharge" signs proposed. N/A nursery area? Yes X No f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for p. Is the marina proposed within an area open to containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, shellfish harvesting? Yes X No sandblasting waste and petroleum products. N/A q. Give the location and number of"Pumpout Available" signs proposed. N/A g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be John W. ixon disposed of? N/A ;itu=re ect Name i00%� h. Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" Date signs proposed. -0- i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality. N/A OCT 1 4 10K EL ZAB�ETH CF ENT J. Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing or circulation and that reduce water quality impacts. The proposed marina design will not impede any circulation in the existing man made canal system.Circulation of water will be through tide and wind movements. k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and live- board dockage? No live-aboard or overnight docking allowed. 1. Is the proposed marina located near any shellfish leases? Yes X No If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder. _.. .� ... . ._ _._� _._...y. ."w. Mwo'A" JAN-10-2003 FRI 11:39 AM DCM-DMF E. CITY FAX NO. 252 264 3723 P, 08/08 1,POWND I.X. PIPE NOTES:l. ,< '•, 1. THIS SURVEY IS SUBJECT TO A41 FACTS THAT,MAY 0E s SI I k. F X. REBAR (} - ft1!lAR SET DISCLOSED BY A FlAL AND ACCURATE TITLE REARCtt, 1.AREA BY COORDINATE COMPUTATION+- 801 S.FA i X ('CNC. NON. 3. F.I.R.M. 2DNFa Y5(EL 11') L'ONC, NON.'SET 4. PIN NO.: N/A 'r'%, PA; NAIL 5.,RI-C(ADED REFERENCE: DR 716, PC 415(TOWN OF MANTEO), Y•`"" F'/:C NAIL SI:T n^•v e; �✓ NORtH RPTFRENCE TAKEN FNOM RIGHT D OK WAY BO 1, ? f p tll } nIa v 'y, PC JD•JD. 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Iwo:.n. r m ,,...w.....,vrn.. r .rv-_. .-K.n N=10-2003 F,KI 1133 Hri uui•i-uiir L, V i ';el`:" " CONS t r�Cl7ti I)�u�YriG n,.ti:�`�'- :+ .�,�„I ' •. - �I -. .�.rN 4C•....! .. err' ' ''�` 1 nryS +irrr ♦ .......-..-,r• w.. -.ra.—... -�rl 'I-n.�.,...._._.....•--...ur��— �..`r, , 1 I. n '•} 'r rl1' Ip . a� P(. .. _.� 1 o,v.• ••.+11 N,�.' 1 , I 1 M{/,��'��/]r Y�Yy• •�� •ry�µ, • ' • I'....�� I�/ � ( ro O f vae (1? C7. - _,,,_ ,rK �n M r . . .I .,, rrv.r.••r ,--wl..,..� .....,r...•Nnr..r �...w.1;_—' 1 I•� r - i " r I .� u L . w I .. y DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD 1) APPLICANT: John W. Dixon County: Dare LOCATION OF PROJECT: South side of US 64/264, foot of Washington Baum Bridge on Island in a manmade canal p0 0"17 DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 11/06/02 NUV 5 lQll2 FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES DIV.Of OOASTALMANAGEMEw' RALEIGH CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION: Attached: NO To Be Forwarded: YES FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Frank A. Jennings, III DISTRICT OFFI E: Elizabeth City DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: /0'), B) DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED IGH: FEE REC'D:$ PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: / END OF NOTICE DATE: / z-l6- 2- ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES REC'D: DEED REC'D: APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: 14vgq-e rr ON: C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 1 -a 0 "0 3 150 DAY DEADLINE: MAIL OUT DATE: ' R7,-00. STATE DUE DATE: US4CF 3u-e FEDERAL DUE DATE: FED COMMENTS REC'D: srr �,,,�.tidsy-2w3 PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY DRAFT ON /(71/- 0.3 AGENCY DATE COMMENTS OBJECTIONS: NOTES RETURNED YES NO Coastal Management-Regional Representative Coastal Management- LUP Consistency Division of Community Assistance Land Quality Section v.— NP-6 7- Division of Water Quality Storm Water Management(DWQ) State Property Office I R.3 D K41s) Division of Archives&History Division of Environmental Health ; 1— 13 Division of Highways Z 4 / Wildlife Resources Commission ' 2 -t 1' � (/ Division. of Water Resources i Z 'L 3-o r �/ Division of Marine Fisheries —7- °3 V Submerged Lands (DMF) 9-15-03; 2:54PM;QuIGle and Assoc. ; 1 252 261 1260 # 2/ 4 Quible Quible&Associates, P.C. P.O.Drower870 IOtty Hawk,NC 27949 ENGINEERING•ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES•PLANNING Phone:252-2613300 SINCE 1959 Fax:252.261-1260 PRINCIPALS Soon C.Boyle,P.E. Joseph S.LasWer,C.E.P. Eduardo J.Voldlvleso,P.E. AM September 8", 2003 Joseph J,Annllouf, David S,Neff To: Charles Jones, NC Divisioa agement From: Joe Lassiter,Quible&Re: Slotted Concrete Design- m Marina Project Per our recent conversation,the purpose of this memorandum is for Quible&Associates,PC to provide the NC Division of Coastal Management with a proposed design for the slotted concrete deck for the Washington-Baum Marina project permitted by Major CAMA Permit#52-03. Enclosed is a design that has been permitted and utilized at Caspers Marina in Swansboro, NC, We became aware of the design during our work with the Town as we were developing a revitalization plan for the downtown waterfront. The concrete is formed at 16'long x 6'wide with an approximately 2' x 2'grate in the middle. Each section of concrete is then sloped to the center of the slab to allow water to flow to the grate. The collected water then percolates into the underlying soils. This design,or something similar,is what Skip Dixon wants to utilize to meet the requirement that the deck function as a pervious structure. The basic alignment and configuration of the dock remains unchanged. Thank you for your attention to this information. Please review and advise if the design proposed will meet the permit condition. If you have questions please contact me at 252-261-3300. Cc: Doug Huggett Skip Dixon REC QED AUG 0 1 �Uii3 State of North Carolina Reply to: 11P1��"c Meredith Jo Alcoke ROY COOPER Department of Justice Environmental Division Tel:919-716-6600 ATTORNEY GENERAL P. O. BOX 629 Fax:919-716-6767 RALEIGH malcoke@mailJus.state.nc.us 2 7602-0629 MEMORANDUM TO: Eugene Tomlinson, CRC Chairman,by facsimile Jill B. Hickey, Special Deputy Attorney General, by hand-delivery Donna D. Moffitt, DCM Director, by U.S. Mail* Charles S. Jones, DCM Assistant Director,by U.S. Mail Ted Sampson, DCM District Manager, by U.S. Mail Doug Huggett, DCM Major Permits Coordinator, by U.S. Mail Sheila Green, DCM AP Coordinator FROM: Meredith Jo Alcoke /NJ Assistant Attorney General DATE: July 24, 2003 RE: Staff Recommendation: Third P. Hearing Request by Skip Dixon (Dare County) CMT 2003-08 Please find enclosed the Staff Recommendation for the above-referenced third party hearing request. The Chairman's decision is due by July 29, 2003. * DCM's copies of the Staff Recommendation do not include the lengthy exhibits since the necessary staff members already have a copy of the prior proceedings in the Wilson third party hearing request (Exhibit A) and a copy of petitioner's petition (Exhibit B). STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CHAIRMAN COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION COUNTY OF DARE CMT 2003-08 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) THIRD PARTY HEARING REQUEST ) RECOMMENDATION OF THE BY JOHN W. "SKIP"DIXON ) DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT I. BACKGROUND Petitioner Dixon requests permission to file a petition for contested case hearing as a third party pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b). Petitioner seeks to challenge CAMA Major Permit Nos. 76-03 and 77-03 issued to Building Resources, Inc. (John F. Wilson IV). Both permits authorized Wilson to construct bulkheading adjacent to a canal off Roanoke Sound at the foot of the Washington Baum bridge in Dare County. Under the Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA), a third party may file a contested case hearing petition to challenge the issuance or denial of a CAMA permit to another party only if the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) first determines that a contested case hearing is appropriate. Section 113A-121.1(b) of the North Carolina General Statutes provides that the determination as to whether a hearing is appropriate should be based upon a consideration of whether the petitioner: 1. Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule; 2. Is directly affected by the decision; and 3. Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the hearing request is not frivolous. The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chairman to determine whether a third party request for a hearing should be granted or denied. 15A NCA.C. 7J .0301(b). A third party whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b). A third party whose hearing request is denied may seek judicial review. Id. II. FACTS A. Petitioner John"Skip"Dixon is a resident of Dare County(hereinafter "Petitioner"or"Dixon"). B. The permittee in this case is Building Resources, Inc., a corporation associated with John F. Wilson IV (hereinafter"Wilson"). C. The property in question is located on a dredged canal that is on the south side of US 64/264, at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island, Dare County. The canal has historically been used for boat moorings and several disorderly moorings have been built along the north side of the canal. Ownership of the canal bank is disputed. D. On October 10, 2002, Petitioner Dixon submitted an application to the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to construct a marina and associated parking along the existing canal bank in question. E. When applying for a permit, the CRC's rules require an applicant to "identify the deed or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected property." 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4). There are no other rules promulgated by the Commission which address ownership. F. In support of his ownership, Dixon submitted a North Carolina General Warranty 2 Deed recorded April 23, 2002 and two title opinions. The deed shows the Grantor to be the "Town of Manteo, a Municipal Corporation," and the Grantee to be "John W. Dixon." Dixon's deed contains the following "exception": "Claims and/or rights of others, if any, to that portion of the property adjoining the canal traversing same by reason of said third parties' prior use and occupation thereof, including claim in Book 1365, Page 328 and 329, Dare County Registry." (Exception 5) G. The reference in Exception 5 to a claim in Book 1365, Page 328 and 329 is a direct reference to a deed recorded by Wilson on April 2, 2001. H. On April 14, 2003, DCM issued CAMA Major Permit No. 52-03 to Washington and Baum Marina c/o John "Skip"Dixon for construction of a marina and upland development on the property in question. I. Dixon's permit contained the following condition: "If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a party other than the permittee has legal title to any part of the area approved for development under this permit, this permit shall be null and void as to the area the court determines is not owned by the permittee. This condition shall take effect on the date such court judgment becomes final. In such event, the permittee shall consult DCM prior to initiating or continuing any further development under this permit." J. Wilson challenged that permit by filing a third party hearing request. The Staff Recommendation and Final Decision in that case are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. The Chairman's Final Decision denying the 3 request was not appealed to the superior court. K. On February 18, 2003, Wilson applied to construct a bulkhead and docks along the canal bank in question. He submitted two CAMA major permit applications, one for property referred to as "Jack's Dock" and one for property referred to as "Island Camp Dock." On the Jack's Dock property, Wilson sought to replace a 6' by 28' dock with a 6' by 36' dock and to install 36 linear feet of bulkhead to prevent erosion. He stated on his application that the dock was destroyed by others without permission on December 24, 2002. On the Island Camp Dock property, Wilson sought to replace a 4'by 16' dock (he also stated it was destroyed) and to install 16 linear feet of bulkhead. L. In support of Wilson's ownership, Wilson submitted a North Carolina General Warranty Deed recorded April 2, 2001. The deed shows the Grantor to be "John F. Wilson, Jr. and wife, Estelle J. Wilson, and John F. Wilson IV" and the Grantee to be "Building Resources, Inc." Building Resources Inc. is a North Carolina corporation for which Estelle J. Wilson is the registered agent. M. On June 23, 2003, DCM issued CAMA Major Permit Nos. 76-03 and 77-03 to Wilson for construction of the bulkhead along two different sections of the canal. N. During the permit review process, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries determined that Skip Dixon, the Petitioner in this case, was the legal owner of the canal bottom within which Wilson's proposed docking facility would be located. Therefore, it was determined that no piers or other structures could be constructed on or over these privately owned submerged lands without 4 the express permission of the owner of the bottoms. DCM accordingly deleted Wilson's proposed docking facility from the permit. O. Wilson's permits contain the same permit condition regarding ownership that Dixon's permit contains. (see paragraph I above) P. DCM was aware that Wilson filed a Complaint in Dare County Superior Court [03 CVS 1801 requesting that Wilson, certain other individuals, and/or the public "be adjudicated the owners of prescriptive title to the property, docks, moorings and pilings on the canal, or the owners of a prescriptive easement therein . . . ." The Complaint further seeks to enjoin Dixon from constructing any improvements on the property pending the outcome of the case, whether Dixon has permits to do so or not. Q. Petitioner Dixon filed a third party hearing request with the Director on July 14, 2003, challenging the two CAMA Major Permits issued to Building Resources, Inc. (Wilson). Petitioner's hearing request materials have already been provided to the chairman and are incorporated as Exhibit B. 5 III. DCM'S RECOMMENDATIONS A. Has the Petitioner Alleged that the Decision is Contrary to a Statute or Rule? Yes. By his sole contention of error,Petitioner alleges that DCM's decision to issue the permits to Building Resources, Inc. is contrary to the CRC's permit processing rule which requires an applicant to "submit a deed or other instrument under which the applicant claims title." 15A NCAC U .0204(b)(4). Although Wilson did submit a deed under which he claims title(attached to Petitioner's petition as Exhibit I), Petitioner argues that the deed is suspect on its face. Petitioner also alleges that the decision to issue the permit is contrary to N.C.G.S. § 113A- 120, the section in CAMA related to "Grant or denial of permits." Consequently, Staff agrees that Petitioner has alleged a decision contrary to both statute and rule. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3) B. Is the Petitioner Directly Affected by the Decision? Yes. For purposes of this third party hearing request, DCM does not contest Petitioner's assertion that he is directly affected by the permit decision. N.C.G.S. § 113A- 121.1(b)(2). C. Has the Petitioner Demonstrated that the Hearing Request is not Frivolous? No. Petitioner has not alleged facts tending to establish that DCM exceeded its authority, acted erroneously, failed to use proper procedure, or acted arbitrarily and capriciously. Petitioner has offered no grounds upon which to prevail and thus has not met his burden of demonstrating that the request is not frivolous. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3). Petitioner has raised only a question of ownership. Upon information and belief, the rights to the property in question are currently being adjudicated in Dare County Superior Court. The fact that this 6 dispute is currently pending in a court of competent jurisdiction demonstrates the inappropriateness of this matter for a contested case hearing. The Office of Administrative Hearings is not empowered to adjudicate property disputes or evaluate title. Its review is limited to hearing"contested cases"which are defined as disputes "between an agency and another person,"not among private litigants. N.C.G.S. § 150B-2(2). Thus, Petitioner has raised no issues that are appropriate for review by the Office of Administrative Hearings under N.C.G.S. § 150B-23. First, Petitioner points to the CRC's rule that requires an applicant to "identify the deed or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected property." 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4). This rule is a threshold requirement for permit processing. There is absolutely no question that the applicant in this case, Building Resources, Inc. c/o John Wilson, did identify a deed under which he claims title. Petitioner asserts that the deed is suspect on its face. However, even if Petitioner is correct and the deed is inferior or invalid, Petitioner has still not alleged a legitimate error made by the agency. The Division of Coastal Management is not a court of competent jurisdiction that may properly resolve such property disputes, and the agency is neither qualified nor authorized under its enabling legislation to do so. The agency could not have denied Petitioner's permit application on the basis of rule 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4)because the deed required by the plain language of the rule was properly submitted with the permit application. Petitioner also asserts that the decision is contrary to N.C.G.S. § 113A-120 ["Grant or denial of permits"] This allegation is not explained in the petition and there are no facts to support that this provision of the statute has been violated. Section 113A-120 lists certain 7 findings that DCM must make in order to justify a permit denial. One of those findings is that the "development is inconsistent with the State guidelines [administrative rules] or the local land- use plans." N.C.G.S. § 113A-120(a)(8). None of the findings address whether the applicant has shown a valid title to the property. The statute requires that"[i]n the absence of such findings, a permit shall be granted." N.C.G.S. § 113A-120(b). Thus, there is a presumption toward the issuance of a permit, and the denial of a permit must be based on specific findings enumerated in the statute. The statute's reference to the state guidelines may allow the agency to deny a permit based on ownership when the applicant has not submitted a"deed or other instrument under which the applicant claims title" as required by 15A NCAC U .0204(b)(4). Since Wilson did submit a deed in this case, and there were no other potential statutory findings to justify a denial, there is clearly no violation of N.C.G.S. § 113A-120. Finally, DCM is staff to the Coastal Resources Commission, the policymaking body that manages development in the coastal area. It is important to note that the Commission has given the agency clear direction about how to handle conflicting claims of ownership. The CRC determined in a final agency decision (that was not appealed) that a property dispute should not prohibit or delay permit issuance when basic title has been demonstrated by the applicant. In Flowers v. NCDEHNR (00 EHR 0864), an applicant(Flowers) sought a permit to construct a marina, and provided a N.C. General Warranty Deed, a title opinion and title insurance along with his CAMA permit application. Thereafter, a conflicting claim of vested ownership in the property was asserted by the N.C. Department of Administration. The Division of Coastal Management put Flowers' application on hold by finding it"incomplete and inaccurate"under 8 15A NCAC 7J .0204(d), the rule which defines the specific and limited bases upon which permit processing may be suspended. In Flowers, the Administrative Law Judge recommended and the Coastal Resources Commission agreed that DCM erred in concluding Flowers' application was incomplete and inaccurate because the agency could not determine whether Flowers or the State of North Carolina owned the property at issue. The Final Order stated that Flowers' application contained a copy of a deed under which he claimed title as required by 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4), and was therefore complete in all material respects. The Commission found that under 15A NCAC 7J .0204(d), it was inappropriate to make a determination of incompleteness or inaccuracy due to the conflicting claim of title by the State Property Office and to thereby terminate processing of the application. Summary judgment in favor of Flowers was granted and DCM was ordered to process the permit application. Similarly, Wilson's application contained a copy of a deed under which he claimed title as required by 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4), and was therefore complete in all material respects. There is nothing in the statute or the rules that would justify denying the permit on the basis of this property dispute. As discussed above, if a project meets the applicable rules and guidelines, CAMA requires that the permit shall be granted. N.C.G.S. § 113A-120(b). The Division's decision to issue a permit in this case is not an adjudication of title or property boundaries,but is simply a determination that the requested development is not inconsistent with CAMA or the CRC's rules. Petitioner raises no issues properly before an Administrative Law Judge, and therefore a contested case hearing is not appropriate. 9 IV. CONCLUSION In conclusion, Petitioner has not met the criteria justifying a contested case hearing. For the reasons stated herein, the Division of Coastal Management, through its undersigned attorney, recommends that Petitioner's Third Party Hearing Request be DENIED by the Chairman. This the day of July, 2003. FOR THE DIVISION OF COASTAL JAGEMEN Meredith Jo A co e Assistant Attorney General N.C. Department of Justice P.O. Box 629 Raleigh,NC 27602-0629 (919) 716-6600 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE This is to certify that I have served a copy of the attached Recommendation of the Division of Coastal Management on Petitioner by causing a copy thereof to be placed in the United States Postal Service bearing sufficient postage for delivery by first class mail and addressed to his attorney of record as follows: Douglas W. Hanna Womble Carlyle Sandridge &Rice, PLLC P.O. Box 831 Raleigh,NC Z7602 1:51- This the : day of July, 2003. eredith Jo Alco e Assistant Attorne eneral 10 t R State of North Carolina Reply to: Meredith Jo Alcoke ROY COOPER Department of .justice Environmental Division ATTORNEY GENERAL P. O. BOX 629 Tel:919-716-6 600 Fax:919-716-676767 RALEIGH cnalcoke@mail.jus.state.nc.us 2 7602-0629 MEMORANDUM RECEIVED MAY 13 2003 TO: Eugene Tomlinson, CRC Chairman, by Federal Express L�l(� Donna D. Moffitt, DCM Director, by inter-office mail �FCO MLEIGSTAL ANAGEI��ENT l�� H Charles S. Jones, DCM Assistant Director,by U.S. Mail Ted Sampson, DCM District Manager,by U.S. Mail V-6oug Huggett, DCM Major Permits Coordinator,by inter--office mail Jill B. Hickey, Special Deputy Attorney General, by hand-delivery Petitioner, John Wilson, by U.S. Mail FROM: Meredith Jo Alcoke Assistant Attorney General DATE: May 9, 2003 RE: Staff Recommendation: Third Party Hearing Request by John Wilson (Dare County) Please find enclosed the Staff Recommendation for the above-referenced Third Party Hearing Request. The Chairman's decision will be due by Monday, May 12, 2003. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CHAIRMAN COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION COUNTY OF DARE 03-03 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) THIRD PARTY HEARING REQUEST ) RECOMMENDATION OF THE BY JOHN WILSON ) DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT I. BACKGROUND Petitioner John Wilson requests permission to file a petition for contested case hearing as a third party pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b). Petitioner seeks to challenge CAMA Major Permit No. 52-03 issued to Washington and Baum Marina, c/o John"Skip"Dixon, authorizing a 33-slip marina in Dare County. Under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), a third party may file a contested case hearing petition to challenge the issuance or denial of a CAMA permit to someone else only if the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) first determines that a contested case hearing is appropriate. Section 113A-121.1(b) of the North Carolina General Statutes provides that the determination as to whether a hearing is appropriate should be based upon a consideration of whether the petitioner: 1. Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule; 2. Is directly affected by the decision; and 3. Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the hearing request is not frivolous. The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chairman to determine whether a third party request for a hearing should be granted or denied. Rule 15A N.C.A.C. 7J .0301(b). A third party whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b). A third party whose hearing request is denied may seek judicial review. Id. II. FACTS A. Petitioner John Wilson IV is a resident of Dare County. B. The permittee is Washington Baum Marina, c/o Skip Dixon ("the applicant"). C. The project is located on the south side of US 64/264, at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island, Dare County. D. The project area consists of a narrow strip of land adjacent to a dredged canal off Roanoke Sound. E. On the south side of the canal is a vast expanse of coastal marsh and on the north side of the canal on the other side of US 64/264 is Pirate's Cove Marina and residential development. F. The canal has historically been used for boat moorings and several disorderly moorings have been built along the north side of the canal. G. The waters of Roanoke Sound at this location are classified as SA Waters by the Environmental Management Commission and are closed to the harvest of shellfish. H. The adjacent waters are not classified as a nursery area by the Division of Marine Fisheries. I. The applicant proposed to construct a 33-slip marina along the existing canal bank. The development also includes a 1,064-foot bulkhead, a floating dock adjacent to the bulkhead, a slatted concrete walkway along the shoreline, and a parking area for 17 vehicles. J. The project will impact the following designated Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs): Coastal Wetlands, Public Trust Areas, Public Trust Waters, Estuarine Waters, and the Coastal Shoreline. K. The footprint of the marina will usurp approximately 7,880 square feet of Public Trust Areas and Estuarine Waters. L. During the permit review process, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries was the only agency that expressed substantial concerns over the project, but those concerns were later resolved by the applicant. M. During the permit review process, several local residents including this Petitioner submitted letters in opposition to the project, alleging that the applicant did not have clear title to the land to be developed. N. On April 14, 2003, DCM issued CAMA Major Permit No. 52-03 to Washington and Baum Marina c/o John"Skip"Dixon for construction of the marina and upland development. The permit is attached hereto as Exhibit A and is incorporated herein by reference. O. Petitioner filed a third party hearing request with the Director on April 25, 2003, challenging the Major Permit issued to Skip Dixon. Petitioner's hearing request materials are attached hereto as Exhibit B. III. DCM'S RECOMMENDATIONS A. Has the Petitioner Alleged that the Decision is Contrary to a Statute or Rule? No. In order to prevail in a third party hearing request, a petitioner must first allege that the agency made a decision that is contrary to statute or rule. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(1). Petitioner has not satisfied that requirement because he has not specifically identified any rule implemented by the Division of Coastal Management,nor has he alleged any facts about the permitted development that suggest a violation of any rule. Water Quality Issues Petitioner first alleges that the decision is"contrary to rule 15A NCAC 2H .0502(f)which requires that the owner must sign the application." He states that neither Mr. Dixon nor his designee has the right to apply for a permit on property owned by Building Resources,Inc. (presumably Petitioner's company). Petitioner's reference to the Environmental Management Commission's rules regarding application for a Water Quality Certification are misplaced. The rule cited is not applicable to CAMA permit applications. Still, the permittee in this case personally signed his application for a CAMA permit in numerous places. If Petitioner is suggesting that the CAMA permit application was faulty because he himself did not sign the application,this is a circuitous route to arguing the ownership issues addressed elsewhere in his petition. Petitioner next argues that the decision is contrary to rules and policies which prohibit CAMA permits from being issued in violation of water quality standards. This argument is without merit. The CRC's rules do require that before a permit may be granted,the agency must find that the development will not violate water quality standards. 15A NCAC 7H .0208(a)(2)(C). The Division of Coastal Management relies on other resource agencies to review, comment, and make recommendations regarding the resource that agency is entrusted to protect. The Division of Water Quality(DWQ) is the agency responsible for determining whether proposed projects would violate water quality standards. Ultimate approval by that Division is demonstrated by their issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification. The CAMA 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, DCM requested that the Division of Water Quality review the permit application and respond with any comments or objections to the project. DWQ did not object to the proposed project when the permit application was circulated, and in fact did not comment at all within the prescribed comment period. The CAMA permit was issued without a Water Quality Certification. However, the permit properly notes on its face that "This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required." Neither the CAMA statute nor the CRC's rules require that DWQ issue a Water Quality Certification prior to issuance of a CAMA permit. The CRC has promulgated rules that keep DCM under a strict time line for issuing permits, with only certain exceptions for delay. DWQ's delay in issuing a water quality certification is not a valid basis upon which DCM could suspend permit processing. If DWQ had commented negatively on the project or recommended that the permit not be issued, DCM would have been required to take those comments into consideration. But that was not the case. In fact, shortly after the CAMA permit was issued on April 14, 2003, DWQ did issue a 401 Water Quality Certification which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Petitioner's allegation regarding water quality standards is not supported by any facts and does not meet the standard for granting a third party hearing request. Dispute Regarding Ownership Petitioner argues that DCM issued the permit while having on file duly recorded deeds and plats certified by a licensed surveyor stating that portions of the property to be developed are owned by someone other than the applicant. This argument does not allege violation of any statute or rule and does not meet the standard for allowing the third party petitioner to proceed to a contested case. DCM is fully aware of the property dispute at this site and addressed this issue prior to permit issuance and through the permit itself. The CRC's rules require an applicant to "identify the deed or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected property." 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4). Clearly, this standard was met. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant submitted to DCM a copy of a North Carolina General Warranty Deed, plats drawn by a licensed land surveyor and a title opinion performed by a North Carolina licensed attorney. The applicant indicated on the application form that he owns the land for which a permit was sought. DCM reviewed the information provided by the applicant and determined that evidence of ownership under 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4)was sufficient to process a permit. DCM is also aware that this Petitioner and other parties have asserted an adverse claim of ownership based on longstanding public use of this canal. Rule 15A NCAC 7H .0209(d)(9) provides that"[e]stablished common-law and statutory public rights of access to the public trust lands and waters in estuarine areas shall not be eliminated or restricted." DCM reviewed letters submitted by various individuals asserting such rights of access and determined that the individuals did not establish that their rights of access would be eliminated or restricted by the proposed project. The people commenting only alleged that Mr. Dixon did not have clear title. Petitioner has sought judicial interpretation his rights by filing a Complaint in Dare County Superior Court. The Complaint seeks a determination that the Plaintiffs (including Petitioner) or the public be adjudicated the owners of prescriptive title to the property, docks, moorings and pilings on the canal, or the owners of a prescriptive easement therein. The Complaint further seeks to enjoin the permittee (Dixon) from constructing any improvements on the property pending the outcome of the case, whether Dixon has permits to do so or not. Obviously, this Petitioner is not without remedy and is in fact seeking relief in the appropriate forum. DCM has attempted to protect the rights and interests of this Petitioner in the only lawful way that it can--by conditioning the CAMA Major permit. The permit states: "If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a party other than the permittee has legal title to any part of the area approved for development under this permit, this permit shall be null and void as to the area the court determines is not owned by the permittee. This condition shall take effect on the date such court judgment becomes final. In such event, the permittee shall consult DCM prior to initiating or continuing any further development under this permit." The fact that this dispute is currently pending in a court of competent jurisdiction further demonstrates the inappropriateness of this matter for a contested case hearing. The Division of Coastal Management is not a court of competent jurisdiction that may properly resolve such property disputes, and the agency is neither qualified nor authorized under its enabling legislation to do so. While DCM is sympathetic to the public use rights raised by this Petitioner, the adverse claims cannot preclude permit processing where the applicant has adequately demonstrated his own title. The CRC's rules provide that "[a]ny individual or governmental entity initiating action to judicially recognize a public right of access must obtain a court order to suspend processing of the application" (emphasis added).' 15A NCAC 7J .0204(f). The requirement that a court order be obtained clearly establishes that DCM does not have the authority to suspend permit processing in a case like this. The Division has been challenged on this very issue before, and the CRC determined in a ' Upon information and belief, Petitioner did not attempt to avail himself of this remedy. final agency decision (that was not appealed) that a property dispute should not prohibit or delay permit issuance when basic title has been demonstrated by the applicant. In Flowers v. NCDEHNR (00 EHR 0864), an applicant (Flowers) sought a permit to construct a marina, and provided a N.C. General Warranty Deed, a title opinion and title insurance along with his CAMA permit application. Thereafter, a conflicting claim of vested ownership in the property was asserted by the N.C. Department of Administration. The Division of Coastal Management put Flowers' application on hold by finding it"incomplete and inaccurate"under 15A NCAC 7J .0204(d), the rule which defines the specific and limited bases upon which permit processing may be suspended. In Flowers, the Administrative Law Judge recommended and the Coastal Resources Commission agreed that DCM erred in concluding Flowers' application was incomplete and inaccurate because the agency could not determine whether Flowers or the State of North Carolina owned the property at issue. The Final Order stated that Flowers' application contained a copy of a deed under which he claimed title as required by 15A NCAC 7J .0204(b)(4), and was therefore complete in all material respects. The Commission found that it was inappropriate under 15A NCAC 7J .0204(d) to make a determination of incompleteness or inaccuracy due to the conflicting claim of title by the State Property Office and to thereby terminate processing of the application. Summary judgment in favor of Flowers was granted and DCM was ordered to process the permit application. Based on the contested case decision discussed above and the plain language of the rules, the Division had no choice but to issue a permit in this case. There is nothing in the statute or the rules that justify denying it or even delaying it on the basis of this property dispute. To the contrary, if a project meets the applicable rules and guidelines, CAMA requires that the permit shall be granted. N.C.G.S. § 113A-120(b). The Division's decision to issue a permit in this case is not an adjudication of title or property boundaries,but is simply a determination that the requested development is not inconsistent with CAMA or the CRC's rules. Petitioner's allegations regarding ownership do not establish any basis upon which the Office of Administrative Hearings might find that the Division of Coastal Management committed any of the errors in N.C.G.S. § 150B-23. Accordingly,the matter is inappropriate for a contested case hearing. B. Is the Petitioner Directly Affected by the Decision? Yes. For purposes of this third party hearing request,DCM does not contest Petitioner's assertion that he is directly affected by the permit decision. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(2). C. Has the Petitioner Demonstrated that the Hearing Request is not Frivolous? No. Petitioner has not alleged facts which would show that DCM exceeded its authority, acted erroneously, failed to use proper procedure, or acted arbitrarily and capriciously. Petitioner has offered no grounds upon which to prevail and thus has not met his burden of demonstrating that the request is not frivolous. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3). The water quality issues have been fully addressed by DWQ. DCM cannot suspend permit processing where there is an ownership dispute. Thus, Petitioner's factual allegations do not establish any potential error by DCM,nor any matter properly adjudicated in the Office of Administrative Hearings. IV. CONCLUSION In conclusion, Petitioner has not met the criteria justifying a contested case hearing. For the reasons stated herein, the Division of Coastal Management, through its undersigned attorney, recommends that the Petitioner Wilson's Third Party Hearing Request be DENIED by the Chairman. This the day of May, 2003. FOR THE DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT �-kwj��7 — Meredith Jo lco e Assistant Atto ey General N.C. Department of Justice P.O. Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602-0629 (919) 716-6600 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE This is to certify that I have served a copy of the attached Recommendation of the Division of Coastal Management on Petitioner by causing a copy thereof to be placed in the United States Postal Service bearing sufficient postage for delivery by first class mail and addressed as follows: John Wilson, IV P.O. Box 970 Manteo, NC 7954 This the� day of May, 2003. Meredith Jo Alco Assistant Attorney General Permit Class Permit Number NEW 52-03 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environment and Natural Resources E X H I B I T and fr Coastal Resources Commission e r M t for • Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 • Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Issued to Washington and Baum Marina, c/o John Dixon, PO Box 1327, Nags Head, NC 27959 Authorizing development in Dare- County at canal adi. Roanoke Sound and Washington Baum Bridge, Roanoke Island as requested in the permittee's application dated 10/10/02, including attached workplan drawing (1) dated revised 2/14/03 This permit, issued on April 14. 2003 , is.subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. Marina Facility 1) The marina facility will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the main pier(s). 2) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the marina facility. Any sewage discharge at the marina facility shall be considered a violation of this permit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout the entire existence of the permitted facility. (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance as the case may be. Y This permit must be accessible on-site to Department personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. nna D. Moffitt,Director Any maintenance work or project modification not covered / Division of Coastal Management hereunder requires further Division approval. b All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted December 31, 2006 e In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal $ Management Program. SIQ=T Qf FermittQQ a Washington & Baum Marina Permit #52-03 Page 2 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 3) This permit authorizes only the docks, piers, and other structures and uses located in or over the water that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit application. No other structure, whether floating or stationary, may become a permanent part of this marina facility without permit modification. No non-water dependent uses of structures may be conducted on, in or over public trust waters without permit modification. 4) The pier and associated structures shall have a minimum setback distance of 15 feet between any parts of the structure and the adjacent property owner's riparian access corridor, which is determined by drawing a line parallel to the channel, then drawing a line perpendicular to the channel line that intersects with the shore at the point where the upland property line meets the water's edge. 5) No attempt will be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work 6) The authorized structure and associated activity must not cause an unacceptable interference with navigation. 7) The permittee will maintain the authorized work in good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The permittee is not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the permitted activity without having it transferred to a third party. 8) This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and the permittee will not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public interest. 9) The permittee must install and maintain at his expense any signal lights or signals prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized facilities. At a minimum, permanent reflectors should be attached to the structure in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or inclement weather. 10) This permit authorizes a maximum of 33 boat slips. 11) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, no boats over 25 feet in length and no boats with heads will be allowed within the marina. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the permittee exercise all available precautions in the day-to-day operation of the facility to prevent facility waste from entering the adjacent waters. Such discharge, either directly or indirectly, to adjacent waters could contravene state water quality standards, thereby violating state law. Washington &Baum Marina Permit#52-03 Page 3 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS NOTE: The permittee is cautioned that this permit does not authorize the placement of tie piles in association with the docking facility. The issuance of this permit does not relieve the permittee from taking all proper steps to ensure the integrity of the structure and the safety of moored boats. The permittee shall not hold the State of North Carolina or the United States liable for any damage to the structure or moored boats. Excavation and Spoil Disposal 12) An sediment curtain shall be left between the area to be excavated and the existing sound, and a 24 hour period after completion of excavation will elapse prior to plug removal to prevent unnecessary siltation into the adjacent water body. 13) Excavation will not exceed —5 feet below the normal water level. In no case shall the depth of excavation exceed the depth of connecting waters. 14) All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly or irregularly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters. 15) The disposal area will be constructed a sufficient distance from the mean high water level or any marsh to eliminate the possibility of dike erosion into.surrounding wetlands or waters. S 16) The disposal area will be properly graded and provided a ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion within 30 working days of project completion. 17) The spoil disposal area must be inspected and approved by a representative of the Division of Coastal Management prior to the commencement of any dredging activities. 18) No spoil material is to be placed within 30 feet of the normal high water line, except that which will be used to backfill the area behind the permitted bulkhead. Shoreline Stabilization 19) The bulkhead will not extend waterward more than an average of 2 feet from the normal water level . 20) The authorized alignment of the proposed bulkhead must be staked by a representative of the Division of Coastal Management within a maximum of 30 days prior to the start of construction. Failure to initiate construction within 30 days, or erosion of the shoreline by adverse weather conditions, will require the alignment to be restaked by DCM within a maximum of 30 days prior to the new expected start of construction. 21) The bulkhead must be constructed prior to any backfilling activities. Washington &Baum Marina Permit#52-03 Page 4 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 22) The bulkhead must be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials through the structure. 23) The bulkhead must be solid and constructed of treated wood, concrete slabs, metal sheet piles or other suitable materials approved by department personnel. 24) The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities. 25) No backfill material is to be placed within 30 feet of the normal high water line, except that which will be used to backfill the area behind the permitted bulkhead. Easement 26) Prior to construction of any new boat slips or other docking facilities under this permit, the permittee must apply for and receive an Easement from the Department of Administration's State Property Office as required under N.C.G.S. 146-12(e). Upland Development 27) This permit does not authorize the construction of any paved or impervious parking spaces with 30 feet of the normal water level. If it is determined by Dare County that such paved or impervious parking spaces are required in order to be found consistent with local zoning ordinances, then this permit shall become null and void. 28) The highground boardwalk shall be shall be elevated, slatted, and constructed of wood. Stormwater Management 29) The Division of Water Quality approval of this project under stormwater management rules of the Environmental Management Commission is covered by way of Stormwater Permit No. SW7021210, which was issued on 3/20/03. Any violation of the permit approved by the DWQ will be considered a violation of this CAMA permit. Sedimentation and Erosion Control 30) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction must not visibly increase the amount of suspended sediments in adjacent waters. Washington &Baum Marina Permit #52-03 Page 5 of 5 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 31) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures must be implemented to ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses and property (e.g. silt fence, diversion swales or berms, sand fence, etc.). 32) A ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be provided within the shorter of 15 working or 30 calendar days of completion of any phase of grading on cut or filled slopes. 33) The permitted activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase in turbidity outside of the area of construction or construction-related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the waterbody is 25 NTU's or less in all saltwater classes are not considered significant. General 34) If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a party other than the permittee has legal title to any part of the area approved for development under this permit, this permit shall be null and void as to the area the court determines is not owned by the permittee. This condition shall take effect on the date such court judgment becomes final. In such event, the permittee shall consult DCM prior to initiating or continuing any further development under this permit. 35) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States requires the removal, relocation, or other alteration of the structure or work authorized by this permit, or if in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States or the state of North Carolina. No claim shall be made against the United States or the state of North Carolina on account of any such removal or alteration. 36) Any "No Wake" signs or other aids to navigation must be designed and installed in accordance with any appropriate requirements of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and/or the U.S Coast Guard. 37) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. NOTE: Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit. Contact a representative of the Division at (252) 264-3901 prior to the commencement of any such activity for this determination. The permittee is further advised that many non-water dependent activities are not authorized within 30 feet of the normal high water level. NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assigned the proposed project COE Action Id. No. 200010068. EXHIBIT `J I. • -�4� fS DCM FORA S ht�� L 3 2003RA PETITIONERS NAME tnviro9m°FFI10tJ ARTY HEARING REQUEST ON COUNTY AMC�C CAMA PERMIT DECISION FILE NUMBER (Petitioner leave this line blank) PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the undersigned, a-person affected by the decision of(check one): a Local hermit Officer acting on a CAMA Minor Development Permit application; or the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, acting on a CALLA Major Development Permit application or CAMA General Permit application hereby requests permission from the Coastal Resources Commission to file an appeal pursuant to N.C. Gdn. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and N.C. Admin. Code tit. 1 5A, r. 7J.0300 (Please attach a copy of the permit application decision. If you cannot obtain a copy of the permit application decision,please provide the name of the permittee, the project location and the permit number.) Requests are reviewed by the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission to determine whether a hearing should be granted. The determination of whether to grant a hearing is in the sole discretion of the Chairman. N.C. Admin.-Code tit. 1 5A, r. 7J.0301(b). For this application to be complete, the Petitioner must address each factor listed below on a separate sheet of paper. You must address these factors before your request will be reviewed. T he Chairman's decision to grant a hearing will be based on whether the Petitioner: (1) Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or mile [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(1)]; (Please cite the statute or regulation allegedly violated by the permit decision.) (2) Is directly affected by the decision [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(2)]; and (Please describe how you are directly affected by the permit decision. Persons directly affected by a decision include, but are not limited to: (a) any owner of real property in the vicinity of the property to be developed who can show that the proposed development is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the value and enjoyment of his property; and (b) any person who can demonstrate a history of substantial use ofpublic resources in the area directly affected by the development when the development is within or touches upon an area subject to the public trust.) (3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)]. (Please summarize the evidence or arguments you will present at a hearing in support of your appeal.) Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the dersigned hereby requests a third parry hearing Date Signature of Petitioner or Attorney V Name of Petitioner or Attorney Po AX-90 Address AUTZ0 NYC f7?,, City State Zip ) 415 " / Telephone Number NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty (20) days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)...Failure to do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form. Approval of a Third Parry. Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days tn of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b). Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be appealed to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and Chapter 150B, Article 4. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE _ I hereby certify that this Third Party Hearing Request has been served on the State agencies named below by depositing copies of it with the united States Postal Service with sufficient postage for delivery by first class mail or by personally delivering copies to the named agencies. Original served on: Director Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1638 and a copy served on: Attorney General's Office Environmental Division P.O. Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602-0629 This the X—Yday of �Q X Signature of iftitioner or Attorney EP/30540/w,p .Updated:July 14, 1999 FPermitlassPermit Number 52-03 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Coastal Resources Commission er M t for x Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 x Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Issued to Washington and Baum Marina, c/o John Dixon, PO Box 1327, Nags Head, NC 27959 Authorizing development in Dare County at canal adi. Roanoke Sound and Washington Baum Bridge Roanoke Island as requested in the permittee's application dated l0/10/02- including attached workplan drawing (1) dated revised 2/14/03 This permit, issued on April 14, 2003 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. Marina Facilitv 1) The marina facility will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the main pier(s). 2) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the marina facility. Any sewage discharge at the marina facility shall be-considered a violation of this permit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied.and enforced throughout the entire existence of the permitted facility. (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on-site to DeparUuent personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered nna D. Moffitt, Director hereunder requires further Division approval. Division of Coastal Management All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions arc hereby accepted. December 31, 2006 It, issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. Signature of Permittee (1) The decision is contrary to rule 15A NCAC 2H .0502(f) wltich requires that the owner must sign the application. Neither Mr. Dixon nor his designee has the right to apply for a permit on property owned by Building Resources, Inc. and or others. (See Dixon deed book 1425, page 425; exception (5), page 2. The decision is contrary to a policy, and perhaps a rule, requiring that CAMA not issue a permit in violation of water quality standards. In a letter dated April 14, 2003 from John Domey representing the Division of Water Quality, he states "that application is on hold pending completion of a Marine Use Attainability Analysis for marinas in SA waters required by DWQ". CAMA issued a permit on April 14, 2003 without a 401 Water Quality Certification. CAMA issued this same pen-nit while having on file duly recorded deeds and plats certified by a licensed surveyor stating that the owner of portions of the property are owned by someone other than the applicant. (2) (a) The petitioner is directly affected by the decision since the permit was granted to Mr. Dixon to develop land owned by others. Indeed this will have a significant adverse impact on the value and enjoyment of the petitioner's property. (b) There is a more than 75-year history of substantial use of public resources (le., the ditch bank canal) in the area affected by the proposed development. These public trust waters have been used continuously since the canal was dug more than 75 years ago by waterinen to moor their boats. Docks and mooring pilings were present when CAMA was enacted. Because they pre-exist CAMA they were grand fathered and have been maintained, repaired and replaced as necessary without interference from CAMA. (3) Petitioner and the general public have substantial rights to the public resources in the area of the permit. The petitioner and other plaintiffs have on their behalf and on behalf of the general public filed a complaint in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, County of Dare asking for prescriptive title to the property and a prescriptive easement. Until ownership is resolved, a 401 Water Quality Certification is granted and a Marine Use Attainability Analysis is submitted, the petitioner respectfiilly requests that the CAMA permit issued on April 14, 2003 be rescinded or that the chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission grant the petitioner a hearing. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF DARE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION File 903-CVS- BUILDING RESOURCES, INC.; JOHN F. WILSON, JR., JOHN F. WILSON, IV, F. THOMSON PETERS; ANDREW DABNEY McCANN; THOMAS I-1. NIXON; MARSHALL SANDERLIN; TIM REBER; GARY TRE►W, MILES CREEF; MURMY CREEF; DOSSEY PRUDEN and BINKY JONES, Plaintiffs : V. COMPLAINT JOHN W. "SKIP" DIXON, Defendant Plaintiffs, complaining of defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon, aver and say: 1. Plaintiff, Building Resources, Inc. is a North Carolina corporation with principal and registered office located in Dare County, N.C. and Plaintiffs, John F. Wilson, Jr., John F. Wilson, IV, Andrew Dabney McCann, Thomas H. Nixon, Marshall Sanderlin, Tim Reber, Gary Tracy, Miles Crecf, Murphy Creef, Dossey Pruden, and Binky Jones are citizens and residents of Dare County, N.C. 2: Plaintiff, F. Thomson Peters is a citizen and resident of Pasquotank County, N.C. 3. Defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon (hereinafter"Dixon") is a citizen and resident of Dare County, N.C. 4. On or about November 1, 2002 Dixon, by and through his attorney, demanded . 1 U4/ZZ/ZUU3 15:16 PAX ZoZ 33b 4ZZ3 11010111AL Hli.hs 1:LLIS 19JUUZ/UUZ HORNTIfAI.,RILEY, FLLIS& M ALAND,L.I..P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW OFF.,JR. ICES. L P.HORNTHA1 POST OFFICE BOX 220 301 EAST MAIN STRITT J.Fm Rar.Y• F.I jmvmH CrTY,NC 27909 TU0MA9L WR1MJ0.' ELIZABETH CITY,NORTH CAROLINA 27907-0220 TELEMIONE(232)33"971 M.H.HOOD ELLN nurAR(752)333-4223 MARK M.MALAND DDNALD C.PRIDTTISC NTT.Rw: :w .hr m cm RonmT IL HoMMS,3% DMALD 1.MCRM JR- Omus AL%o IN JOHN D.1MDV NAGS IIEAO.NC MICRAELP.SANDERS April 22 2003 I-PMLLTR HGRNTITAI..]H W.RPOOC MtTcHlgLL 'O►CoDrtm Mr. Doug Huggett;.. Major Permits& Consistency Coordinator NCDENR,Division of Coast Management 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1638 RE: CAMA Permit No. 52-03 John Dixon Washington and Baum Marina Dear Mr. Huggett: I received your letter of April 14 and the enclosed permit. Regarding Additional Condition 34), please see a copy of the Complaint filed April 21, 2003 in Dare County Superior Court challenging Mr. Dixon's claim of ownership to the property involved in the permit and application. We also understand that the permit may have been issued prematurely.given one Agency's (Water Quality)response. My clients think it was a mistake to issue the permit when the issue of ownership was not determined. I agree. I am Sincerely yours, M. H. Hood Ellis C.C. Mr. John F. Wilson,lV 5— 9-03: 7:50AM:Oulb1e and Assoc. ; 1 252 25'. 1250 # 2/ 2 O�WAT�R Michael F.Easley,Governor William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary Q� North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources P Alan W.Kimek,P.E.Director r Division of Water Quality > —� p � April 23,2003 DWQ#02-1851 Dare County Mr.John W.Dixon E X H I B I T I P.O. Box 1327 Nags Head, NC, 27959 % APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Condition Dear Mr. Dixon: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions,to dredge,fill and/or shade 0.815 acre of vegetated and non- vegetated wetlands and estuarine waters In order to construct a 33-slip marina along an existing canal bank off Roanoke Sound in Dare County,as described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on November 26,2002, and In additional correspondence received April 23,2003. After reviewing your application,we have determined that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3400,which can be downloaded from our web site at htto•//h2o enr_state.nc.us/ncwetlands . This Certification allows you to use your CAMA Permit when issued by the NC Division of Coastal Management. In addition,you should get any other federal,state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including(but not limited to)Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge,Water Supply Watershed and U.S.Coast Guard regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying CAMA Permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. I This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,you must notify us in writing and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold,the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project(now or in the future)exceed one acre,compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC t 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid,you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and the additional conditions listed below: 1. You are required to return the attached Certification of Completion form to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed; If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification,you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,send a written petition conforming to Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings,6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C.27699-6714. This 1 certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. J This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions,please telephone Tom Steffens in our Washington Regional Office at(252)946-6481 or Cyndi Karoly in our Central Office in Raleigh at(919)733-9721. Sincerely, Alan W.Klimek, P.E. AW K/cbk Attachments cc: Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DWQ Regional Office Central Files File Copy Quible&Associates, P.O_ Drawer 870, Kitty Hawk, NC,27949 John Wilson,P.O. Box 970, Manteo, NC,27954 021851 9% N.C.Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 (919)733-7015 Customer Service 1 Boo 623-7748 i DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS Washington Regulatory Field Office P.O.Box 1000 Washington,North Carolina 27889-1000 IN REPLY REFER TO April 29, 2003 Regulatory Division RECEIVED Action ID No. 200310138 and State Permit No. 52-03 MAY 0 5 2003 DIV.OF COASTAL MMMGEMENT RALLW John W. Dixon Post Office Box 1327 Nags Head,North Carolina 27959 Dear Mr. Dixon: Reference your application for a Department of the Army (DA) permit to develop a 33-slip marina, on property located off US Highway 64/264, adjacent to the Roanoke Sound, on Roanoke Island, Dare County, North Carolina. Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the provisions and objectives of General Permit No. 198000291. Therefore, you may commence construction activity in strict accordance with applicable State authorization and the approved plan. Failure to comply with the State authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in civil and/or administrative penalties. If any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered conditions or for any other reason,plans revised to show the change must be sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such action is necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Field Office, Regulatory Division, telephone (252) 975-1616, extension 23. Sincerely, r"�' " Raleigh Bland, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager tr � -2- Copies furnished: Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Mr. Ronald J. Mikulak, Chief Wetlands Regulatory Section Water Management Division United States Environmental Protection Agency 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mr. Doug Huggett Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Mr. Garland B. Pardue United States Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Mr. Ron Sechler National Marine Fisheries Service Pivers Island Beaufort,North Carolina 28516 -3- Mr. David Rackley NMFS, Habitat Conservation Division 219 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, South Carolina 29412-9110 Mr. Ted Sampson, District Manager Elizabeth City Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management 1367 US 17 South Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 ED sT� ° 2003 91 z MAY �* � pUllh�1 State of North Carolina Reply to: Meredith Jo Alcoke ROY COOPER Department Of Justice Environmental Division ATTORNEY GENERAL P. O. Box 629 Tel:919-716-6600 RALEIGH Fax:919-716-6767 nulcoke@nuilJus.state.nc.us 27602-0629 MEMORANDUM TO: Eugene Tomlinson, CRC Chairman, by U.S. Mail Donna D. Moffitt, DCM Director, by email Charles S. Jones, DCM Assistant Director,by email and U.S. Mail - Ted Sampson, DCM District Manager, by email Doug Huggett, DCM Major Permits Coordinator, by email and inter-office mail Jill B. Hickey, Special Deputy Attorney General, by hand-delivery FROM: Meredith Jo Alcoke P�_ Assistant Attorney General DATE: April 30, 2003 RE: Assignment Memo: Third P. Hearing Request by John Wilson (Dare County) Please take notice that I have been assigned to handle the Third Party Hearing Request filed by John Wilson. Mr. Wilson challenges CAMA Major Permit No. 52-03 issued to Washington and Baum Marina,le/o John,Dixo on April 14, 2003. The petitioner claims that the permit was issued in error because (1)portions of the property are owned by him; (2) the applicant did not sign his application; and (3) the project violates the rule stating that DCM shall not issue a permit in violation of water quality standards. Petitioner filed a Complaint in Dare County Superior Court on April 21, 2003, challenging Mr. Dixon's claim of ownership. I will provide a copy of the petition to the Chairman, the CRC counsel, and relevant DCM Staff. Because the petition was filed on April 25, 2003, the Chairman's decision will be due by Monday, May 12, 2003. cc: J. Allen Jernigan, by email DCitiI FOR 15 APR 3 2003- r CNN Xodw ,�.�.r.,Al IurK IVti uG.i/cHAL P1 TiTIO v�R'S N.M IE _nvironm-,THIRD aARTY HE.A UNG AMCREQUEST ON COUNTY C AMA PERMIT DECISION FILE NUMBER (Petitioner leave this line blank) PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the undersigned, a-person affected by the decision of(check one): a Local Permit Officer acting on a CAN/!A Minor Development Permit application; or the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. acting on a CALLA Major Development Permit application or CAMA General Permit application hereby requests permission from the Coastal Resources Commission to file an appeal pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and N.C. Admin. Code tit. 1 5A, r. 7J.0300 (Please attach a copy of the permit application decision. Ifyou cannot obtain a copy of the permit application decision,please provide the name of the permittee, the project location and the permit number.) Requests are reviewed by the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission to determine whether a hearing should be granted. The determination of whether to grant a hearing is in the sole discretion of the Chairman. N.C. Admin.-Code tit. 15A, r. 710301(b). For this application to be complete, the Petitioner must address each factor listed below on a separate sheet of paper. You must address these factors before your request will be reviewed. The Chairman's decision to grant a hearing will be based on whether the Petitioner: (1) Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(1)]; (Please cite the statute or regulation allegedly violated by the permit decision.) (2) Is directly affected by the decision [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(2)]; and (Please describe how you are directly affected by the permit decision. Persons directly affected by a decision include, but are not limited to: (a) any owner of real property in the vicinity of the property to be developed who can show that the proposed development is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the value and enjoyment of his property; and (b) any person who can demonstrate a histon, of substantial use ofpublic resources in the area directly affected b , the development when the development is within or touches upon an area subject to the public h-1lSt.) (3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)]. (Please summarise the evidence or arguments you will present at a hearing in support ofyour appeal.) Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the undersigned hereby requests a third party hearing. Date Signature of Petitioner or Attorney Name of Petitioner or Attorney /VD Address jolm/zo SIC f7?�7/ City Sttate Zip ( Af ) 47Y- .:�5- 19 Telephone Number NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty (20) days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A=121.1(b). Failure to do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form. Approval of a Third Parry Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b). Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be appealed to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and Chapter 150B, Article 4. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that this Third Party Hearing Request has been served on the State agencies named below by depositing copies of it with the united States Postal Service with sufficient postage for delivery by first class mail or by personally delivering copies to the named agencies. Original served on: Director Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 and a copy served on: Attorney General's Office Environmental Division P.O. Box 629 Raleigh, NC 27602-0629 This the A"`day of �QQ Signature ofpktitioner or Attorney EP/30540/wp Updated:July 14, 1999 Permit Class NEW Permit Number STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 52-03 Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Coastal Resources Commission Co r x Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 1 13A-118 - x Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 1 13-229 - Issued to Washington and Baum Marina, c/o John Dixon, PO Box 1327, Nags Head, NC 27959 Authorizing development r-• in Dare County at canal adi. Roanoke Sound and Washington Baum Bridge Roanoke Island as requested in the permittee's application dated 10/10/02 including attached work plan drawing dated revised 2/14/03 This permit, issued on April 14 2003 is subject to compliance with die application (where consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms rnay be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. Marina Facility 1) The marina facility will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the main pier(s). 2) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the marina facility. Any sewage discharge at the marina facility shall be-Qonsidered a violation of this permit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout the entire existence of the permitted facility. (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) T7us permit action may be appealed by the pennittee or Signed b the authority of the Secretary other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuingy l tar} of n. and the date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. continuance as the case may be. T7tis permit must be accessible on-site to Department ��� personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification not covered ana D. Moffitt, Director hereunder requires further Division approval. Division of Coastal Management All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions arc hereby accepted. December 31, 2006 In issuing this permit, the Statc of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with (he North Carolina Coastal k Management Program. Signature of Perwittee (l) The decision is contrary to rile 15A NCAC 2H .0502(f) which requires that the owner must sign the application. Neither Mr. Dixon nor his designee has the right to apply for a pen-nit on property owned by Building Resources, Inc. and or others. (See Dixon deed book 1425, page 425; exception (5), page 2. The decision is contrary to a policy, and perhaps a rule, requiring that CAMA not issue a permit in violation of water quality standards. In a letter dated April 14, 2003 from John Domey representing the Division of Water Quality,-he states "that application is on hold pending completion of a Marine Use Attainability Analysis for marinas in SA waters required by DWQ". CAMA issued a permit on April 14, 2003 without a 401 Water Quality Certification. CAMA issued this same pen-nit while having on file duly recorded deeds and plats certified by a licensed surveyor stating that the owner of portions of the property are owned by someone other than the applicant. (2) (a) The petitioner is directly affected by the decision since the permit was granted to Mr. Dixon to develop land owned by others. Indeed this will have a significant adverse impact on the value and enjoyment of the petitioner's property. (b) There is a more than 75-year history of substantial use of public resources (le., the ditch bank canal) in the area affected by the proposed development. These public trust waters have been used - continuously since the canal was dug more than 75 years ago by watermen to moor their boats. Docks and mooring pilings were present when CAMA was enacted. Because they pre-exist CAMA they were grand fathered and have been maintained, repaired and replaced as necessary without interference from CAMA. (3) Petitioner and the general public have substantial rights to the public resources in the area of the pen-nit. The petitioner and other plaintiffs have on their behalf and on behalf of the general public filed a complaint in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, County of Dare asking for prescriptive title to the property and a prescriptive easement. Until ownership is resolved, a 401 Water Quality Certification is granted and a Marine Use Attainability Analysis is submitted, the petitioner respectfully requests that the CAIVIA permit issued on April 14, 2003 be rescinded or that the chairnan of the Coastal Resources Commission grant the petitioner a hearing. NORTH CAROLINA IN TI-IF, GENERAL, COURT OF JLJSTICF- COUNTY OF DARE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION File #03-CVS- BUILDING RESOURCES, INC.; JOI-IN 1-. WILSON, JR.; JOI-IN F. WILSON, IV; F. THOMSON PETERS; ANDREW DABNEY MCCANN; THOMAS 1-1. NIXON; MARSHALL SANDERLIN; TIM REBER; GARY TREW, MILES - CREEF; MUk. I Y CREEF; DOSSEY PRUDEN and BINKY JONES, Plaintiffs V. COMPLAINT• JOHN'W. "SKIP" DIXON, Defendant Plaintiffs, complaining of defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon, aver and say: I. Plaintiff, Building Resources, Inc. is a North Carolina corporation with principal and registered office located in Darc County, N.C. and Plaintiffs, John F. Wilson, Jr., John F. Wilson, IV, Andrew Dabney McCann, Thomas H. Nixon, Marshall Sanderlin, Tim Reber, Gary Traw, Miles Creef, Murphy Creef, Dossey Pruden, and Binky Jones are citizens and residents of Dare County, N.C. 2: Plaintiff, F. Thomson Peters is a citizen and resident of Pasquotank County, N.C. 3. Defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon (hereinafter "Dixon") is a citizen and resident of Dare County, N.C. 4. On or about November 1, 2002 Dixon, by and through his attorney, demanded 1 5- 7-03; 3:00PM;Quible and Assoc. ; 1 252 261 1250 # 2/ 3 5^ u-VJ; :�; :�lrrvi G5 L441OL V`J' ;iF c Ake M.Q �j AF NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Marine Fisheries Michael F, Easley, Governor Preston P, Pate, Jr,, Director William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary April 2$, 2003 CERTIFIED WV' 7001 1140 0002 4965 4592 i Mr. John W, Dixon PO Sox 1327 Nags Head NC 27959 RE; DIXON, JOHN W. DAR-0331-000-0001 Dear Mr. Dixon: The Department's records indicate that a claim of ownership was registered under General Statute 113-205 to certain submerged lands located in Dare County, of which you are the record owner. The said property is described in Deed Book 1425 Page 425 recorded in Dare County. The General Assembly enacted G.S. 113-205 in 1965, requiring all persons claiming an interest greater than that of the general public in submerged lands to file their claim before January 1, 1970. The statute further provided, that any such interest which was not registered became null and void. The purpose of that statute is to determine which private claims may be recognized under the law. The program will not take away any lands which were validly granted by the State to private citizens. Consistent with the authority delegated to me by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources under G,S. 113-205, 1 have reviewed the submerged lands claim registered by Elma E. Midgette to a tract of submerged lands described in that claim, Due to the large number of claims filed and the complexity of issues involved, it has taken several years to reach the review of your claim. I apologize for any inconvenience which that delay may have caused you. In my review I have consulted with the staff of the Secretary of the Department of Administration and representatives of the Attorneyand Go issue easements forDepartment of the use of public and Administration has general authority to manage public land Consequently, in accordance with 15A NCAC 01 G.0303(b), your claim of fee simple title to the bed of waterbody created by the excavation of your land above the high water mark is recognized. The waters covering this bed shall be presumed subject to public trust uses, which include, but are not limited to, the L L , v 3441 Aroru*l St., P.C. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone:252-726-7021 1 FAX! 252-727-51271Internet �'; An Equal Oppor�u^;1y' t�i�--alive Action Employer—50% '1tFcycled 110% Post Consumer Paper 5- 7-03; 3:00PM;Qu ible and Assoc_. ; 1 252 261 1260 # 3/ Mr, John W Dixon Page 2 April 28, 2003 right to navigate, swim,hunt, fish and enjoy recreational activities in the watercourses_ However, this decision does not affect your riparian rights, including the right to construct a pier for access to deep water. The State makes no claim to title to lands located above the high water line. This letter serves as final notice to you of the disposition of your submerged lands claim. Should you wish to contest the determination of your claim, G.S. 113-206(e) requires that you file a civil action in the Superior Court of the county in which the property is located. Please note that you must file any such lawsuit within three years of the date on which you received this letter. A declaration of the disposition of your Sldecla5 claim atio will will mailed to yourecorded after its in the re orday where the submerged lands are located. A copy of the tion. ons concerning Thank you for your patience while your claim was resolve . if you have any ubmerged Lands Office letheett rhead this matter, please contact Mrs. Jeanne J. Hardy, Public Trust/S address or by telephone at 1-800-682-2632 (in North Carolina) or 252-726-7021 ext. 192. Sincerely yours, /rt5 n . Pate, Jr. Director PPP/jjh cc: Attorney General's Office poD,ff+� HORNTHAL,RILEY,ELLIS& MALAND,L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW L.P.HoRNTHAL,JR POST OFFICE BOX 220 OFFICES: J.FRED RILEY" 301 EAST MAW STREET THOMAS L.WHITE,JR." ELIZABETH CITY,NORTH CAROLINA 27907-0220 ELIZABETH CITY,NC 27909 M.H.HOOD ELLIS TELEPHONE(252)335-0871 MARK M.MALAND TELEFAx(252)3354223 DONALD C.PRENTISS E-MAIL:hrem@hrem.com ROBERT B.HOBBS,JR. INTERNET:www.hrem.com DONALD I.MCREE,JR. JOHN D.LEIDY OFFICES ALSO IN MICHAEL P.SANDERS NAGS HEAD,NC L.PHILLIP HORNTHAL,III April 22, 2003 W.BROCK MITCHELL "OF COUNSEL APR P, 3 2003 ,AV. LW9 lA a`"'Er V. Mr. Doug Huggett WLum Major Permits & Consistency Coordinator NCDENR, Division of Coast Management 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh,N.C. 27699-1638 RE: CAMA Permit No. 52-03 John Dixon Waskington and Baum Marina Dear Mr. Huggett: I received your letter of April 14 and the enclosed permit. Regarding Additional Condition 34), please see a copy of the Complaint filed April 21, 2003 in Dare County Superior Court challenging Mr. Dixon's claim of ownership to the property involved in the permit and application. We also understand that the permit may have been issued prematurely given one Agency's (Water Quality)response. My clients think it was a mistake to issue the permit when the issue of ownership was not determined. I agree. Iam Sincerely yours, M. H. Hood Ellis C.C. Mr. John F. Wilson, IV r- r) NORTH CAROLINA n: IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE C.S.C. COUNTY OF DARE SUPERIOR COURT DIVpIISION -�T- File #03-CVS- 1 1 BUILDING RESOURCES, INC.; JOHN F. ' '` �:*& WW WILSON, JR.; JOHN F. WILSON, IV; F. ' THOMSON PETERS; ANDREW DABNEY McCANN; THOMAS H. APR �, 1 2003 NIXON; MARSHALL SANDERLIN; EDWARD H. REBER, JR.; GARY TREW; : ;MV.0FC0jNSTA0j11t-���!'� MILES G. CREEF; MURPHY CREEF; l'``'�"H and WILLIAM E. `BINKY"JONES, Plaintiffs V. COMPLAINT JOHN W. "SKIP" DIXON, Defendant Plaintiffs, complaining of defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon, aver and say: 1. Plaintiff, Building Resources, Inc. is a North Carolina corporation with principal and registered office located in Dare County, N.C. and Plaintiffs, John F. Wilson, Jr., John F. Wilson, IV, Andrew Dabney McCann, Thomas H. Nixon, Marshall Sanderlin, Edward H. Reber, Jr., Gary Trew, Miles G. Creef, Murphy Creef, and William E. "Binky" Jones are citizens and residents of Dare County, N.C. 2. Plaintiff, F. Thomson Peters is a citizen and resident of Pasquotank County, N.C. 3. Defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon (hereinafter"Dixon") is a citizen and resident of Dare County, N.C. 4. On or about November 1, 2002 Dixon, by and through his attorney, demanded 1 r y that Plaintiffs and others similarly situated to move their boats and vacate the property and docks located on the canal south of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island leading to public waters known as the Roanoke Sound and commonly known as the"Ditch Bank" or"Dykster's." 5. On information and belief, Dixon based such demand upon a claim of ownership by virtue of a deed dated April 19, 2002 from the Town of Manteo to Dixon filed for record on April 23, 2002 in Book 1425 at Page 425 of the Dare County Registry. A true copy of such deed is attached hereto as Plaintiffs' Exhibit#1. 6. Months prior to the Town of Manteo purporting to convey such property to Dixon, both the Town and Dixon were on notice of the rights, ownership and property of Plaintiffs and the public in the docks, pilings and moorings and boats on the canal. 7. In recognition of Plaintiffs' and the public's rights,property and ownership in the docks, pilings, moorings and boats on the canal and by its own terms, Dixon's purported deed from the Town of Manteo (Plaintiffs' Exhibit#1) expressly and specifically excepted"Claims and/or rights of others, if any, to that portion of the property adjoining the canal traversing same by reason of said third parties'prior use and occupation thereof, including claim in Book 1365, Page 328 and 329, Dare County Registry." See attached hereto true copies of the deeds to Plaintiff, Building Resources, Inc.(Plaintiffs' Exhibit#2 and Plaintiffs' Exhibit#3) referenced in Book 1365 at Page 328 and 329, Dare County Registry. 8. Since Plaintiffs' (and their predecessors) and the public's use of the canal commonly known as the"Ditch bank" or"Dykster's" and Plaintiffs' (and their predecessors) and the public's use and occupation of the property and docks located on the said canal had existed continuously since the canal was originally excavated in connection with the construction of the 2 road, bridge and highway (circa 1929) approximately seventy-five (75) years ago, Plaintiffs' refused to vacate the said property and docks and in some instances refused to move their property and boats in response to Dixon's demand as stated in Section 4 of this Complaint. 9. On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2002 Defendant, Dixon, or others at his direction, wrongfully trespassed and entered, without authorization, upon the property, pilings, docks and moorings on the canal in the possession of Plaintiffs and the public and wrongfully removed and destroyed said property, docks, pilings, and moorings. Plaintiffs and the public are entitled to recover substantial damages from Dixon proximately caused by said trespass and destruction of property. 10. On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2002 Defendant, Dixon, or others at his direction, wrongfully trespassed upon and without justification, authority or lawful excuse, interfered with and took boats belonging to, and in the possession of, one or more of the Plaintiffs which were moored and/or docked in the canal; and moved, without the permission or consent of the owners, such boats to the dock area maintained by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in connection with the boat ramp adjacent to the canal property and the Roanoke Sound. Those Plaintiffs upon whose boats Dixon, or others at his direction, wrongfully trespassed are entitled to recover nominal and substantial damages proximately resulting therefrom. 11. Plaintiffs and the public are the owners in fee simple of the property, docks, pilings and moorings on the canal and were in possession of same until Defendant, Dixon's unlawful acts on December 24, 2002 as described above. 12. Defendant, Dixon's claim of title and ownership to such property, docks, pilings and moorings on the canal to the exclusion of plaintiffs and the public is valid neither in law nor in fact in that Plaintiffs', their predecessors' and the public's use of such property and docks adverse, notorious, hostile and continuous use for more than twenty (20) results in a vesting of title or an easement by prescription and Defendant, Dixon's alleged source of title (Plaintiffs' Exhibit#1 attached) expressly and specifically excepts any right, title or interest of the Plaintiffs' and public. 13. Defendant, Dixon's claim of title and ownership to such property, docks, pilings and moorings on the canal to the exclusion of plaintiffs and the public is a cloud upon the adverse title or prescriptive easement vested in the Plaintiffs and public. 14. On information and belief, Defendant, Dixon, or someone for or on his behalf, has applied for permits to construct docks and other improvements upon the property of the Plaintiffs and public on the canal where Plaintiffs' and the public's docks, pilings, moorings and property were previously located prior to Defendant, Dixon's wrongful trespass, destruction and removal of same as noted above, and Plaintiffs are entitled to a preliminary and permanent injunction restraining and enjoining Dixon, and any one acting for or on his behalf, from trespassing or otherwise entering upon the property and the prior locations of the docks, pilings, moorings and property of the Plaintiffs on the canal, and from constructing any improvements thereon whether having permits for such construction or not, pending the final determination of this action and as part of the final judgment in this action. 15. Prior to Defendant, Dixon's wrongful actions, Plaintiffs and the public were permitted to, and had in fact on many occasions over the years, maintained, repaired and replaced their property, docks, pilings and moorings without application for any permit from any local, 4 1 1 state or federal agency because such facilities predated laws such as the Coastal Area Management Act of 1974, but now that Defendant, Dixon has unlawfully trespassed upon, destroyed or otherwise removed Plaintiffs' and the public's property, docks, pilings and moorings in the canal, Plaintiffs and the public have been informed that they must apply for permits from applicable local, state and federal agencies/entities to replace the facilities wrongfully destroyed and removed by Defendant, Dixon thus subjecting Plaintiffs and the public to a regulatory process they were previously "grandfathered" from. Defendant, Dixon's said wrongful acts have proximately resulted in substantial damages equivalent to the additional cost Plaintiffs and the public must now incur to obtain any and all permits required to replace their property, docks, moorings and pilings wrongfully destroyed and otherwise removed by Defendant, Dixon and equivalent to the permanent loss of such property, docks, moorings and pilings to the extent Plaintiffs and the public are unable to secure permits as a result of Defendant, Dixon's wrongful actions. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs respectfully pray the Court as follows: A. That Plaintiffs and the public have and recover of Defendant, Dixon a substantial monetary amount representing the damages proximately resulting from Dixon's wrongful trespass and destruction of real property, including but not limited to the additional cost of having to secure permits to replace such property, docks, moorings and pilings and the damages associated with the permanent loss of same in the event permits may not obtained; B. That those Plaintiffs upon whose boats Defendant, Dixon did wrongfully trespass upon have and recover of Defendant, Dixon nominal damages and a substantial monetary amount representing the damages proximately resulting from Dixon's wrongful trespass upon such boats; 5 r C. That Plaintiffs and/or the public be adjudicated the owners of prescriptive title to the property, docks, moorings and pilings on the canal, or the owners of a prescriptive easement therein, and the claim of Defendant, Dixon removed as a cloud on said title or easement; D. That a preliminary and permanent injunction issue, to wit: that Defendant, Dixon, and any one acting on his behalf, be restrained and enjoined from going upon the property, and prior location of the property, docks, moorings and pilings of Plaintiffs and the public pending a final judgment in this action and as part of said final judgment, including but not limited to prohibiting Defendant, Dixon from constructing any improvements thereon pending the outcome of this case whether Defendant, Dixon has permits to do so or not; E. That Plaintiffs have such other and further relief to which they may be so entitled. F. That Plaintiffs have and recover their costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, to the extent authorized by law. G. That Plaintiffs have a JURY TRIAL on all issues of fact to which they are so entitled. This 2I!day of A 12003. Homthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP By:Z� rt M. H. Hood Ellis N. C. State Bar. No.. 6606 By: Ri� Michael P. Sanders N. C. State Bar. No. 17587 P.O. Box 220 Elizabeth City, N.C. 27907-0220 Telephone: (252) 335-0871 Facsimile: (252) 335-4223 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 6 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE JOHN F. WILSON, JR., being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. John F. Wilson, Jr. , Sworn to and subscribed before me this , 2003. v r otary Pu c e *** My commission expires: ti PUBLIC 44 scroll'y (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 7 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE JOHN F. WILSON, IV, individually and as a duly authorized officer of BUILDING RESOURCES, INC., being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT, that he is authorized to verify same on behalf of himself and BUILDING RESOURCES, INC., and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. John F*son, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17 day of , 2003. -•'�� ,,,,tary *** a My commission expires: YA a-xe—c to, ZOOS y�+o9�P �°lJBIIC G 0 Co (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 8 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF PASQUOTANK F. THOMSON PETERS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. F. Thomson Peters Sworn to and subscribed before me this I J day of H , 2003. >d My commission expires: ' Pt/BIIC '"ftmIli It, (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 9 1 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE THOMAS H. NIXON, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. Thomas H. Nixon l 1z-r'- It Sworn to and subscribed before me this_day of Apt , 2003. ' a 6RJ lic ~ NOTARY My commission expires: Y r P118L1 C CO 1 (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 4tttttttttttlt� 10 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE ANDREW DABNEY McCANN, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. �—2V"' Andrew Dabney McCann lri'g Sworn to and subscribed before me this_da of 4UJL , 2003. is kOTA Ry My commission expires: e BO �•"eobena��t�Ss (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 11 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE MARSHALL SANDERLIN, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. Marshall Sanderlin Sworn to and subscribed before me this'day of AJ , 2003. z My commission expires: Pt/BLIC -akc-�- t 2004 (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 12 V LRI F ICATION S VA-1 1 OF NOR I I I C AROHNA COUNTY 01: I)ARI: EOWARD 14. REBER. heing first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the fcircgoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters slated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes Ihcm to he true. tA.rb>�Q K.94,7� EDWAQO R.Rchcr,✓9. f 5 r� AE'i�2�L Sworn to and subscribed hcf�irc n�c fills �1,ly ��I� , 2003. visits SA NOT A Ry Nly commission expires: i PUBLIC —c- (�. 2 Ao� ��a9� co V :01 , (Affix Notary Stamp or Scal) . I � VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE GARY TREW, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. Gary Trew fh Sworn to and subscribed before me this A/day of� 2003. Notary Public My commission expires: (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 14 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE MILES CREEF, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. r Miles Creef Sworn to and subscribed before me this f . 12003. Notary P lic My commission expires: -�o 6 (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 15 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE MURPHY CREEF, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. 1/tV4— 440�— urphy Cre f Sworn to and subscribed before me this of , 2003. Notary Pu is My commission expires: 21- ,2D- 641 (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) 16 VERIFICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DARE W(LLIAM E�` BINKY JONES, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he has read the foregoing COMPLAINT and the same is true of his own knowledge except as to the matters stated upon information and belief and, as to those he believes them to be true. W(Wiat 6:� Binky`Jone 1t4 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5 day of , 2003. auto My commission expires: E PUBLIC `GCiOAC& t 8 ZaoeA ••.A con�v,�;,� ••••.,loss,,,••. (Affix Notary Stamp or Seal) mhhe2890 17 Flied aeok. 142E Paso: 425 Doc Id. seel4sa e4123120E2 1et2EAtt Receipt •. E0E17 Do0 Ow Receipt Exel" Tax pd: f 140.N ttMOARp M GRAY, REOI[TER OF1 O„EM3 CAREnCO, NC DARN. ����;i,t REAL ESTATE Illflf(Il�f 111111f IIII�IIIIf1lllilffipllf Ifllllllf� 006 i COUNTY C\�/1. TRANSfER TAX td0ol: I o ,4 Pala: 1 of 2 a 20a2 te.2egn LT a PLAINTIFF'S W EXHIBIT APPROVED DARE COUNTY TAX a "- COLLECTOR J No. _a t , Excise Taz S 140.00 Recording Time,book and Paso Tax Lot No..................................................... .............. Parcel Identifter No. 025857 007 . . .. .................................... ..... Verided by...................................................................... Count on the..... day of.'.......,... y . ............................................. ...................................... .................................................................................................................................. Mail after recording to McCown do McCown,300 Sir Walter Raleigh Street,Manteo,NC 27954 ............................................................................. This instrument was prepared by Aldridge,Seawell, Felthousen&Malamey,LLP,805 North Main Hwy,Maateo,NC 27954 Brief description for the Index ....................................................................... .... ............... Roanoke Island "Boat Ditch"Pro pert NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED made this ...1.9.th.... day of. ....AP.ril....................... .20.P�..,by and between GRANTOR GRANTEE The Town of Manteo,a Municapal Corporation John W.Dixon P. 0. Box 1327 Nags Head, NC 27959 Enter in apprwprlate blade tar each party; name,address,and,if appraprtate,ebaractor of entity,e.4•corporation or partnerswp. The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties,their heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall Include singular, plural, maacullne, feminine or neuter as required by context, WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration ,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 in the Nags fie.ad Township, tB.H�Xdf ...Town of.Manteo.. ...._.. ..., . Darr County,North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land located and being on Roanoke Island,Nags Head Township,Dare County,North Carolina,adjoining U.S.Highway 64-264 leading to Washington Baum Bridge,Roanoke Sound and other lands of Louis Midgett,Sr.and bounded as follows: BEGINNING at the interaection of the centerline of the pavement of the old abandoned U.S.Highway 64-264 with the Western mean high water mark of Roanoke Sound,the said abandoned U.S.Highway 64.2641ying ton Baum Bridge approximately 125 feet to the South of the present right-of--way of U.S.Highway 64-264 leading to Washington on the Fast side of Roanoke Island;thence from the beginning point and along the centerline of the pavement of the abandoned Highway 64-264 South 85 deg.10 min,West 570.05 feet to a point; thence continuning along said centerline South 85 deg. 15 min.23 sec.West 1106.24 feet to a point located and being at the intersection of the Southern margin of the right-of-way of the new U.S.Highway 64-264 with the Centerline of the pavement of abandoned U.S.Highway 64-264;thence along the Southern margin of the right-of-way of U.S.Highway 64.264 South 77 deg.51 min.30 sec.West 321.41 feet to a point in the centerline of s canal;thence cornering South 4 deg.40 min.58 sec.East 43.22 feet to the Southern edge of the right-of-way of the Virginia Electric and Power Company;thence cornering and along the Southern edge of the aforesaid utility tight-of-way in the Virginia Electric and Power Company North 85 deg.19 min.02 sec.East 1,100 feet to a point;thence North 87 deg.35 min.56 sec.East 907.68 feet to the intersection thereof with the Eastern mean high water mark of Roanoke Sound;thence cornering North 8 dcg.21 min. 17 sec.West 123.46 feet to the point of beginning. Same being a portion of those lands known as the L.N.Midgett tract,also known as the A.D.Midgctt tract as shown on a map or plat thereof recorded in Book 13,Page 57,Dare County Registry, There is excepted from the property conveyed herein that portion of property hcreinabove described which was included in that Consent Judgment entered into the proceeding captioned"Department of Transportation,Plaintiff v.Ralph G.Reed,Jr.and wife,Freida Reed; Louts Midgett,Sr.;Dora L.Midgett;Louis Midge",Jr,;Robert Midgctt;Nancy M.Murray;Thomas L.White,Jr.,Trustee and Intercom, Inc."and recorded in Deed Book 634 at Page 199 the excepted portion of property being accepted more particuW"y described as a portion of that property set forth in that Memorandum of Action recorded in Dced Book 509 at Pagc 776 in the office of the Regiser of Deeds of Dare County,North Carolina. w.c.>tor as«.r.r.e Ma, t b a 1914,aartee4 ntr. NCBA 001 Solffil) 1430 1111 Hill�oll�II1111111111�I1111 111'I11I11i eieazi12M ie:zsan The property herninabove described was acquired by Grantor by Instrument recorded ln-....................... ......... ............................... .................................Book...7.1.6.,..Page...4,15—D.ar.e.County...Public..Beglatry............................... d�agpp ....................................... A map showing the above described property Is recorded In Flit Book......1.3.......pate.......57......., 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 seised 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: (1) Reservation for the benefit of Louis Midgett,Sr.and wife,Dore L.Midgett,and their children,as set out in deed recorded in Book 392,Page 663,Dare County Registry. (2) Any an all North Carolina Dept.of Transportation casements and rights of way affecting the subject property and general service easements affecting the subject premises. (3) Rights of others in and to the use of any portion of the subject property located below the mean high water mark and deemed public trust waters by the State of North Carolina or any court of competent jurisdiction. (4) Any matters that might be determined by an accurate survey of the subject premises,Including, but not limited to,any deficiencies ih quality of land due to erosion or otherwise. ins}' Claims and/or rights of others,if any,to that portion of the property adjoining the canal traversing IMK,� o�d third parties'prior use and occupation thereof,including claim in Book 55 11tt 329,Dare d6tinty Registry. IN .*.Pqr %aa`-by sell aatkartaed f re-ri caned WtaW to►e L r.rate ��• K U a•f vats, aa[ rar[ed this twtreaa<a[ to Y• 1-.}■.d in as as•Y.Mrutla. nald Yr lYt�etitr of It, aloard •( r,ire{t_1, the day ar'• ee aX. Town of Hanteo tscwr.i ...... —tscer.i BY: Lee T-g,�i i„ r l NORTH CAROLINA,Dare County J •'; ";; 1, the undersigned,a Notary Public of the County,and State Y aforesaid, certify that on the J`L, day 2002,Lee Tugwell,personally before ApK 1 ' Y appeared before me and being first duly sworn deposes and nays: that he is Mayor of the 4 .,,O ,, �cJw Town of Manteo and that the seal at7ixod to the foregoing instrument is writing is the Official seal of the Town of a Manteo and that the said writing was signed and sealed by him ' on behalf of the Town of Manteo by authority duly and legally given by the Boattof Commissioners of the Town of Manteo as will appear in the Minutes of the Commissioners of the Town of Manteo for the L_day of&6 002, And the said Lee Tugwell acknowledged the said to be the act and deed of the Town of Manteo by and through its Board •of Commissioners. Witness my hand and officials or sea, '2002. �oN 0. T a3 day or My commission expiresi, o c 00 'ae t.rer.t• rtittea �.>.r --- i co(m�, ` u>? t lw_.�dd ca _Nix Q - � --------------------------------------------------- -•----------------------------------- ------------------------- ------ - - -•-------------------------------- y s u "t p ge k"d to to e•rr.et.I'a1s Wteemeat W nay grttlteatl ate den re ytered at tae date and time cad to tae IIael:►ad r e.hoerr on the tct gar.4er.e/. -___._ _• --SadraTaa or DZtns ron-----•-!a e_ _ ---...-•...Darcy/Auytaat-Itsybr.f D«p Filed Soots, 1366 Paaa� 321 Coo Id: 6029309 e 94/22/21mi 49:64AM Rooelpl S: 24919 too Coda, DEED NO E%olaa Tax Pd: $0.00 6M6RRnM CRIAA'YII, REGISTER OF DEEDS DARE CO, NC s0 e a30 0; 00 66AM < PLAINTIFF'S T'S Q #2 . a Land Transfer Land Transfer Tax: $ Excise Tax Recording Time,Book and Page Tax Lot No, Parcel Identifier No. Verified by County on the day of by Mail after recording to: John F.Wilson,IV,P.0.Box 1892,Manteo,NC 27954 This instrument was prepared by: John F.Wilson,IV Brief Description for the index Berry/Wilson Dock Parcel NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED made this 15'day of March,2001,by and between GRANTOR GRANTEE John F.Wilson,Jr.and wife,Estelle J.Wilson Building Resources,Inc. P.O.Box 1891 Manteo,NC 27954 Fa1a b appropia0e block Ca aad,party:wne,addr<q aoQ if aPProP��.chanUa d mti0'.a.r.,corponriaa or paaKrahip. 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,fora valuable consideration 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 on Roanoke Island,Nags Head Township,Dare County,North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning in the Southern margin of an abaadonJ roadway of the North Carolina Department of Transportation,said beginning point being located South 84 degrees,14 minutes,04 seconds West,1,535.61 feet from N.C.D.O,T.DISK 40 foot OIS Station No.11+74.85 P.T.with survey baselineYB;thence pr ceding from the point and place of beginning South 89 degrees,44 minutes,40 seconds East,51.15 feet to a point;theaceTuth 89 degrees,50 minutes,03 seconds East,16.85 feet to a point;thence cornering South 00 degrees,15 minutes,20 seconds West,a distance of approximately 12,31 feet to a point;thence cornering South 77 degrees,l9 minutes,13 seconds West,15.05 feet to a point;thence North 78 degrees,58 minutes,03 seconds West, 16.94 feet to a point;thence cornering North 00 degrees,15 minutes,20 seconds East,a distance of approximately 15.59 feet to the point of place of beginning.For a more accurate description of the property conveyed herein,reference is made to that map or parcel captioned "Plat of Berry/Wilson Dock Parcel as claimed by Jack Wilson .Parcel of Land Near Washington Baum Bridge-Roanoke Island—Nags Ilead Township-Dare County,North Carolina" dated February 28,2001,prepared by Manson Ray Meekins RLS,a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as fully set oat. NOTE;THIS FORM CONTAINS REVISIONS WHICH ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF TH E OFFICIAL FORM PROMULGATED BY TILE. NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO-EXECURON. I�I�III III�I A�II�1 II I IIIIII�I��)�I�'I fl��I�II U'I�111 629 e0 eM oe f ee:aaan The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument from Wheeler Berry on May 6,1996,whose family who had been in possession of said property from 30 years previously. A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book: See attached. 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,the 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: IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal,or if corporate,has caused this instrument to be signed in its corporate name by its duly authorized olrcers and its seal to be hereunto affixed by authority of its Board of Directors,the day and year first above written. (SEAL) ha lisoo,Jr. Fate J.Wilson SEAL) t{, ssssnsssngs qjy i t !t' North Carolina,Due County CE +r## ex K 0 1,the undersigned,a Notary Public of the County and State af0resA4 certify that John F.Wilson,Jr.and wife Estelle Wilson, 'Polo Grantor,personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and offictat stamp or seal,this the x 5,[1 day of March,2001 O Myc«nmLss bnap'c: aAc /G404 �1 Q NORTH CAROLINA DARE COUNTY The foregoing certi ate of P. L / C, L cJe a Notary Public of 1 tare. is certified to be correct. This instrume and this certificate are duly registered at the date and time in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof. Barbara M.Gray,Register of/Deeds, By ,���X�� J�C//vl 1�1h Assistant Register of Deeds NOTE:THIS FORM CONTAINS REVISIONS WIIICII ARE DtFFERENTFROM THE PROVISIONS OFTItE OFFICIAL,FORM PRONIULGA"1"ED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO RXECUTION. r `fo`wo LEGEND yR„� �•� -C]L PpE 1ttlS SWWY IS SU0.2CT TO ANY FACTS THAT NAY 6E -0L MAR DISCLOSED BY A FULL AM ACCkWATE TITLE SEARCH. SITE O-ROAR SET 2 AREA By COORDINATE COWMATgR-L123 i.F! -EA CONC NON. 3.FIRM,IONE.•YS(CL 11•) CONC WON SET ♦PIN NO.:N/A S.RCCd¢OED 1tLTERF.NCE:OR 7fC PC 415((TOWN pF wWRO): -EX 7A NAIL NORTH R n-KE TARCN FROM RR>f1T d'MAY!Op!1. . PAC NAL SET ►0 30-31 DARE COUNTY RCCISTRY QICDOT PRO,ECT SEWER SERVICE 6.10007015 RAA10 NATER METER ' P110NE PEDESTAL CAT.Y. 2 --{{_cu WERE �I'MdNaNGlai1R C1auR0'WOW 1. �f-ELEFIRCT H1011AHT `()ppSl�yi A/11M OIE0M0(QIf1 ®-CIECi. ]BANS VICINITY MAP NTS aIII NVl IIIIII NJ llila lllll(III II NCI VII�� ,�,u"0, ,i,i,A„ ►�w S e! i tNN1111fIf// L2 Al v%p'I'�.f 'AYu a N/F DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DB 620, PG 150) - PMYNp l DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ABANDONED ROADWAY) _ h S89'44'4Q-E ,N8 0.93-w 769.58 589 SO'03"E 8 _ S 89'44'40' E 51.15'--- e— : N.C.D.O.T.Cm - C 1535.61 vi p'o/s I r �e4 !; VOL 11+N.00 P.T. 1 ' AMYLY iasnrlE __ 8 -r-BR ___ __• - —/ A_Ic N7g 1 g1S W OS N/F r +7w � TOWN-OF MANTEO t/sM,1ME _ (08 716, PG 415) S85'28'17'W NOTE —THIS PARCEL ADVERSELY 36.83• N/F -�lo' .CA/��'•.., CLAIMED NTEO.AITAISST THE INCLUDED INN T TH HOR TOWN OF MANTEO OEEp (DB 7i6, PO 415) (OB 710, PG 415) SEAL ; CANAL (PUBLIC TRUST WATERS) } L-2592 T L YANXW RAY NEt)MS P15 fXRTfY THAT Ms PLAT WAS DRAWN �NpER NY SUPERNSICM IRON kt ACIUAI lJRYEY IAfDER NY iL,PERYeION; 1NAT THE RATIO OF PRECISION AS CALCULATED IS I:t0.000r iNAT iMs S 1 PUT Q PREPMm M ALY'OR0A1(CE MIH D CTION.1900 OF IHE ETATE \ \C i0AR0 q' gSTRATION AL(jS STANDAIy OF P ACTI(F'. 'AAL��//- LATE PLAT OF,"BERRY/1MLSON DOCK' PARCEL AS CLAIMED BY JACK WILSON 1 - - PARCEL OF LAND NEAR 1PASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE — ROANOKE ISLAND NAGS HEAD TOWNSHIP — DARE COUNTY — NOAP11 CAROLINA 20 10 0 70 SNABOARD SURVNYING & PLANNING, INC. 1 Inch - YO fL 3200 NORTH CROATAN HWY, KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948 i. 000C1{16 SURKYED 1 NIW PLATTED 02 M 1 ILK OFFICE: (252) 480-9996 FAX; (252) 4430-0S71 Tt Y4 Filed look: 136% Pa.: 129 Dm ld: 6020310 14r02120a1 e2:156RM Raoelpt a: 24919 Doc Code: DEED we Exciea Tax pd: SO A0 SWUM M WSN. REGISSTO OF II DEEDS DME CO, NC IIIIII�IIII I�IIII IIII IIUII IIW II�II NI III'I II'I I'�I 140212001 09 6aRM Q PLAINTIFF'S W EXHIBIT J a #3 rn J J Q Land Transfer#: Land Transfer Tax: S �( Excise Tax �v Recording Time,Book end Page Tax Lot No. Parcel Identifier No. Verified by County on the_day of by Mail after recording to: John F.Wilson,IV,P.O.Box 1892,Manteo,NC 27954 This instrument was prepared by: John F.Wilson,IV Brief Description for the index island Camp Dock Parcel NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED made this 15"day of March,2001,by and between GRANTOR GRANTEE John F.Wilson,Jr.and wife, Building Resources,Inc. Estelle J.Wilson and P.O.Box 1891 John F.Wilson,IV Manteo,NC 27954 Paen i sppropriNe 61odc for ach poly:ssm0.eddreu,sod,If apprapriun,chusUa of entity,a.e.,ootporatiaa ar psrtmnhip. 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 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 on Roanoke Island,Nags Head Township,Dart County,North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: 1 Beginning In the Southern margin of an abandoned roadway of the North Carolina Department of Transportation,said beginning point being located South 80 Degrees,35 minutes,50 conds West,960.10 feet from N.C.D.O.T.DISK 40 foot O/S Station No.11+74.85 P.T.with survey baseline YB;thence proceeding from the point and place of beginning South 89 degrees,"minutes,40 seconds East,40 feet to a point;thence cornering South 00 degrees,15 minutes,20 seconds West, approximately 21.83 feet to a point;thence cornering South 88 degrees,57 minutes,46 seconds West,40.01 feet to a point; thence cornering North 00 degrees,15 minutes,20 seconds East,approximately 22.74 feet to the point and place of beginning.For a more particular description of the property herein conveyed,reference is made to that plat captioned "Island Camp Dock Parcel as claimed by Wilson,Wilson,and Wilson,Parcel of Land Near Washington Baum Bridge— Roanoke Island—Nags Head Township—Dare County—North Carolina" prepared by Mason Ray Meekins dated February 28,2001 which is attached hereto and Incorporated herein by reference. NOTE:THIS FORM CONTAINS RE VISIONS WHICH ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE rROVISIONS OFTHE OFFTCTAL FORM PROMULGATED BY ME E NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO EXECUTION. IIII IIIIIl 1111111111111111111111111 o0083 oor 0fl.66Hn The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by adverse possession. A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book: Soo attached. TD HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple,the 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: IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal,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) h■ ilson,Jr, (SEAL) Este) Ilsot (SEAL) John F. ,aamµasmanym . RCS k t. 44 A1t�Tp RY l e u f North Carolina,Date County C Nkt W INK 1,the undersigned,a Notary Public of the County mad State aforesaid,certify that John F.Wilson,Jr.,wife Emile Wilson,and PUBLIC o John F.Wilson,IV,Grantor,personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution oftheforegoinginsuumem. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal,ibis the31 day of .2001 CO My commission expire kJ tic NORTH CAROLINA DARECOUNTY The foregoing cortificat of -)n L . I t o Notary Public of is certified to be correct. This insiremeat anJ this certificate are duly registered at the date and time in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof. Barbara Gray,Register of Deeds E Assist ni Register of Deeds • NOTE:THIS FORM CONTAINS REVISIONS WHICH ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE OFFICIAL FORM PROMULGATED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO EXECUTION. Auw P faro POAa cacrnn 0-EK PLPE NOTM SITE 0 -EX ROAR I.THM SURYEY S SIJMJECT TO ANY FACTS THAT WAY 6C -RFRM SI:1 OISCIOSED 6Y A FULL AND ACCLMATE TITLE SEARcK L AREA BY COORNNATE COMPWATION-at LFk ■-EX CONC WON. 3.F1Rx ZONE: V5(EL 11) CONC.MOW.SET 4.FR/NO:N/A py -EX P/k NNL 1 RECD=RDMNCE:08 716.PO 115(TOFR/OF 4ANTE0}. SET NORTH RCITRETICE TA FROM RIGHT WAY WAY BOOK I. SAPFA tfRyla 6 LT30�70'E) AR DE MMTY RECSTRY(NCOOT FROJECT ® -WATER METER ®- PEOCSTAI _ C.AT.`X��r C.AT.V. OT4TY POLE WY INC FIRE HYDPIANI �FFH�n11flf��f ®-ELECT.TRANS. �� Y\ C.ARO( c��OQ.ofESS/0Y\Z- MINITY MAP NTS z 2/Q2 SEAL -�>� s i t( I L-2592 = l 4MSON RAY 4EFxNS Pli,C'UtYY THAT M3 PLAT WAS DRAWN �•• .•�'"�`�-,,� 111/DER MY 9UPERNSION FROM M ACTUAL Q/RVEY UNVER MY y1WF1MA0N; THAT TN(RATIO OF PRECISION As CxCUUTED IS 1:l000 r• TIUT TNS �. n Y PLAT K MET)N Att'OgpANCE WIM SCCIgN,1600 OF 111E STATE Ra.11anT�YaA,, BOMO OF REARED RUIFS'STANOAR04 OF PRACI)W, fff 4 A- Z t /# arawa CaRgaa. 1-250 GATt �pE4MBlwWo6.awWarw a o`+E. .� At# �E1rpl+n N L oFEssio�tit �N �� 4FfHAY%t'� N /F DEPARTMENT OF/TRANSPORTATION (D9 620, PC 150) N/F EPAR ENT OF TRANSPORTA ON (ABANDONED ROADWAY)' 1489'44'40"W 9'44'40"E 614.49' . _ 198.94' S 9'44'40' E 40.00' _ ._v Ir N.CD.D.T.CNSK 9600.10' (rE�` h IR N F a•0/5 5 F, TOWN OF MANTEO STA 11+7A.65 P.T. V[Y Q (DO 716. PC 415) SUR USFINF Z aa1R1c �Y-OR pp� N/F 1/4/01 NOTE — THIS PARCEL ADVERSELY TOWN OF MANTEO CLAIMED AGAINST THE TOWN OF (DO 716. PC 415) MANTEO. IT IS INCLUDED IN THEIR DEED (08 716. PC 415) CANAL (PUBLIC TRUST WATERS) PLAT OF -ISLAND CAMP DOCK' PARCEL AS CLAIMED 9Y WILSON, WILSON, AND 1WILSON PARCEL OF LAND NEAR WASHINGTON BAUA! BRIDGE 7 ROANOKE ISLAND NAGS HEAD TOWNSHIP — DARE COUNTY — NORTH CAROLINA i; 20 19 0 ZD SEABOARD SURVEYING & PLANNING, INC. . 1 inch - 20 ft 3200 NORTH CROATAN HWY. KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27M OMCE: (252) 480-0998 FA)L (252) 480-0571 9 i11A SORYETEI):171 2 Ol 4RM A1TEP.02 1 14N IIIIII IIIII ulllli Ilu Ilia dill IIII III lllll 1111 ;1 3'210V w Inches 7 �i✓A Y ��; 3 F C � YFA WCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F.Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr., Secretary TO: Skip Dixon 252 441-8209 FROM: Doug Huggett Permits and Consistency Unit Head Division of Coastal Management DATE: April 29, 2003 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-22931 FAX: 919-733-14951 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper 1.0 Project Purpose 1.1 Introduction The purpose of this Environmental Assessment (EA) is to provide the North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management (DCM), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) with a decision making tool to assess the environmental affects of conducting a beach nourishment project to protect upland structures and enhance the recreational beach, as well as extend the life of the USACE Section 933 Project. The North Carolina DCM will be coordinating the state review of a CAMA Major Permit Application pursuant to the recognition of this EA. The USACE will also be reviewing the permit application. Other agencies involved include Divisions of Water Quality, Land Quality, Water Resources Commission, Marine Fisheries, Environmental Health, Archives and History, Wildlife Resources Commission, Department of Administration, and the Department of Transportation. The USACE will be conducting the federal review of the permit application. Additional commenting agencies involved are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and the Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The USACE Section 933 Agreement associated with the Wilmington Harbor Deepening Project, is to place 660,000 cubic yards of sand along 10,600 ft of shoreline along Holden Beach. The sand is to be placed seaward of the mean high water line (MHWL) with a berm elevation of +7 ft MSL with a width of 50 ft. The Section 933 Project will primarily benefit 200 properties situated along the central portion of the island. The purpose of the Town's proposed project is to provide protection for additional upland structures situated along the shorefront of Holden Beach from future loss due to long- term shoreline retreat as well as storm related erosion. Specifically, protection will be provided from the western margin of Lockwood Folly Inlet and extending approximately 30,300 ft to the west. GNV/2001/DocProd/01-490/EA/September 7,200111:17 AM 1-1 ' C6P -1 Fix eC[ -1 RECEIVED CA ✓o S APR 2 5 ZOUJ DCNI FORBI 5 PFTITIO'N`ER'S NA-TvIE JN�( „L/ THIRD PARTY HEAPJI','G REQUEST ON COUCNTY CA�2A PERMIT DECISION FILE NUivIBER (Petitioner leave this line blank) PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the undersigned, a-person affected by the decision of(check one): a Local Permit Officer acting on a CAMA Minor Development Permit application; or V the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, acting on a CAJvLA Major Development Permit application or CAMA General Permit application hereby requests permission from the Coastal Resources Commission to file an appeal pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r. 7J.0300 (Please attach a copy of the permit application decision. Ifyou cannot obtain a copy of the permit application decision,please provide the name of the permittee, the project location and the permit number.) Requests are reviewed by the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission to determine whether a hearing should be granted. The determination of whether to grant a hearing is in the sole discretion of the Chairman. N.C. Admin.-Code tit. 15A, r. 7J.0301(b). For this application to be complete, the Petitioner must address each factor listed below on a separate she-It of paper. You must address these factors before your request will be reviewed. T'ne Chairman's decision to grant a hearing will be based on whether the Petitioner: (1) Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(1)]; (Please cite the statute or regulation allegedly violated by the permit decision.) (2) Is directly affected by the decision [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1 I'A-121.1(b)(2)]; and (Please describe how you are directly affected by the permit decision. Persons directly affected by a decision include, but are not limited to: (a) any owner of real property in the vicinity of the property to be developed who can show that the proposed development is likely to have a significant adverse effect on the value and enjoyment of his property,- and (b) any person who can demonstrate a history of substantial use ofpublic resources in the area directly affected by the development when the development is within or touches upon an area subject to the public trust.) (3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)]. (Please summarise the evidence or arguments you will Present at a hearing in support of your appeal.) Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the ndersigned hereby requests a third party hearing. Date Signature of Petitioner or Attorney ./O#iN RllzyOAI �y Name of Petitioner or Attorney Rd AX-90 Address 1WWA1l,C-D Ve PY�7/ City State Zip Telephone Number NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty (20) days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-,121.1(b)...Failure to do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form. Approval of a Third Party Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b). Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be appealed to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and Chapter 150B, Article 4. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that this Third Party Hearing Request has been served on the State agencies named below by depositing copies of it with the United States Postal Service with sufficient postage for delivery by first class mail or by personally delivering copies to the named agencies. Original served on: Director Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 and a copy served on: Attorney General's Office Environmental Division P.O. Box 629 Raleigh,NC 27602-0629 This the Yday of Signature of lititioner or Attorney EP/30540/wp .Updated:July 14, 1999 FPermi�t Class Permit Numbei 52-03 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Coastal Resources Commission Vermit for x Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern pursuant to NCGS 113A-118 a Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229 Issued to Washington and Baum Marina, c/o John Dixon, PO Box 1327, Nags Head, NC 27959 Authorizing development in Dare County at canal adi. Roanoke Sound and Washington Baum Bridge, Roanoke Island as requested in the permittee's application dated 10/10/02, including attached workplan drawing (1) dated revised 2/14/03 This permit, issued on April 14, 2003 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consisten with the permit),all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms ma, be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void. Marina Facilitv 1) The marina facility will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the main pier(s). , 2) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the marina facility. Any sewage discharge at the marina facility shall be-Qonsidered a violation of this permit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied.and enforced throughout the entire existence of the permitted facility. (See attached sheets for Additional Conditions) This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DENR and the other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission. date. An appeal requires resolution prior to work initiation or continuance as the case may be. This permit must be accessible on-site to Department L�Vhna 41D) personnel when the project is inspected for compliance. Any maintenance work or project modification notcovered Moffitt, Director hereunder requires further Division approval. Division of Coastal Management All work must cease when the permit expires on This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted. December 31, 2006 in issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal (1) The decision is contrary to rule 15A NCAC 211 .0502(f) which requires that the owner must sign the application. Neither Mr. Dixon nor his designee has the right to apply for a permit on property owned by Building Resources, Inc. and or others. (See Dixon deed book 1425, page 425; exception (5), page 2. The decision is contrary to a policy, and perhaps a rule, requiring that CAMA not issue a permit in violation of water quality standards. In a letter dated April 14, 2003 from John Dorney representing the Division of Water Quality, he states "that application is on hold pending completion of a Marine Use Attainability Analysis for marinas in SA waters required by DWQ". CAMA issued a permit on April 14, 2003 without a 401 Water Quality Certification. CAMA issued this same permit while having on file duly recorded deeds and plats certified by a licensed surveyor stating that the owner of portions of the property are owned by someone other than the applicant. (2) (a) The petitioner is directly affected by the decision since the pen-nit was granted to Mr. Dixon to develop land owned by others. Indeed this will have a significant adverse impact on the value and enjoyment of the petitioner's property. (b) There is a more than 75-year history of substantial use of public resources (le., the ditch bank canal) in the area affected by the proposed development. These public trust waters have been used continuously since the canal was dug more than 75 years ago by watennen to moor their boats. Docks and mooring pilings were present when CAMA was enacted. Because they pre-exist CAMA they were grand fathered and have been maintained, repaired and replaced as necessary without interference from CAMA. (3) Petitioner and the general public have substantial rights to the public resources in the area of the permit. The petitioner and other plaintiffs have on their behalf and on behalf of the general public filed a complaint in the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division, County of Dare asking for prescriptive title to the property and a prescriptive easement. Until ownership is resolved, a 401 Water Quality Certification is granted and a Marine Use Attainability Analysis is submitted, the petitioner respectfully requests that the CAMA permit issued on April 14, 2003 be rescinded or that the chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission grant the petitioner a hearing. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL, COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF DARE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION File #03-CVS- BUILDING RESOURCES, INC.; JOHN F. WILSON, JR.; JOI-IN F. WILSON, IV; F. THOMSON PETERS; ANDREW DABNEY McCANN; THOMAS H. NIXON; MARSHALL SANDERLIN; TIM REBER; GARY TREW, MILES CREEF; MURPHY CREEF; DOSSEY PRUDEN and BINKY JONES, Plaintiffs V. COMPLAINT JOHN W. "SKIP" DIXON, Defendant Plaintiffs, complaining of defendant, John W. "Skip"Dixon, aver and say: I. Plaintiff, Building Resources, Inc. is a North Carolina corporation with principal and registered office located in Dare County, N.C. and Plaintiffs, John F. Wilson, Jr., John F. Wilson, IV, Andrew Dabney McCann, Thomas H. Nixon, Marshall Sanderlin, Tim Reber, Gary Trew,-Miles Creef, Murphy Creef, Dossey Pruden, and Binky Jones are citizens and residents of Dare County, N.C. 2: Plaintiff, F. Thomson Peters is a citizen and resident of Pasquotank County, N.C. 3. Defendant, John W. "Skip" Dixon (hereinafter "Dixon") is a citizen and resident of Dare County, N.C. 4. On or about November 1, 2002 Dixon, by and through his attorney, demanded 1 € Of\NATF9 Dy(aI (S-�('] �l Michael F.Easley,Governor William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources O Alan W. Klimek,P.E.,Director Division of Water Quality DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY March 20, 2003 MAR 2 4 2003 Mr. John W. Dixon DiV.OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT PO Box 1327 RALEI7114 Nags Head, NC 27959 Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW7021210 CAMA Major for Washington and Baum Marina General Stormwater Permit Dare County Dear Mr. Dixon: The Washington Regional Office received your Stormwater Application and supporting information for the subject project on March 7, 2003 . Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the project, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H. 1000. We are forwarding Permit No. SW7021210 dated March 20, 2003 to Mr. John W. Dixon. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Any future development at this site will require an additional Stormwater review and a permit for any Stormwater control measures deemed appropriate. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447 . Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. 943 Washington Square Mall Washington,N.C.27889 Telephone(252)946-6481 FAX(252)946-9215 1 Mr. John W. Dixon March 20, 2003 Page Two If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Bill Moore at (252) 946- 6481, extension, 264 . Sincerely, Jim Mu11ig Water Quality Regional Supervisor Washington Regional Office cc: ✓Doug Huggett, DCM, Raleigh Quible & Associates Dare County Planning Dept Washington Regional Office Central Files e State Stormwater Management Systems Permit No. SW7021210 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT GENERAL PERMIT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Mr. John W. Dixon Dare County FOR THE construction, operation and maintenance of stormwater management systems in compliance with the provisions of 15A NCAC 2H. 1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwater rules") and the approved stormwater management plans and specifications, and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit for a vegetated buffer to serve the Washington and Baum Marina located near Manteo, NC. The Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and shall be subject to the following specific conditions and limitations . I . DESIGN STANDARDS 1 . This project involves the construction of a wooden bulkhead, slotted concrete docks and 33 boat slips . A narrow vegetated buffer exist between an existing asphalt road and the proposed bulkhead/dock alignment . The site plan shows no built-upon area for the remaining high ground portion of the site. 2 . Approved plans and specifications for projects covered by this permit are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit. 3 . No stormwater piping in addition to the existing piping shall be allowed except: 3 a. That minimum amount necessary to direct runoff beneath an impervious surface such as a road. b. That minimum amount needed under driveways to provide access to lots . II . SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE 1 . Grasslined swales, vegetated buffers and other Best Management Practices used for stormwater runoff control shall be adequately maintained throughout the life of the project. 2 . The permittee shall at all times provide adequate erosion control measures in conformance with the approved Erosion Control Plan. 3 . The permittee shall submit all information requested by the Director or his representative within the time frame specified in the written information request. III. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1 . Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143- 215 . 6A to 143 .215. 6C. 2 . The permit may be modified, revoked or terminated for cause . The filing of a request for a permit modification, or termination does not void any permit condition. 3 . The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the Director from reopening and modifying laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H. 1000; and North Carolina General Statute 143-215. 1 et. al . 4 . The following items will require a modification to the permit: a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size b. Project name change C. Change of ownership d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built-upon area. e. Further subdivision of the project area 4 f. In addition, the Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit . 5. For any additions or modifications of the previously permitted built-upon area, the permittee shall submit to the Director revised plans and specifications and shall receive approval prior to construction. 6 . The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements . The permittee shall provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made. 7 . The permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to and approval by the Director. The Director may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit to change the name and incorporate such other requirements as may be necessary. A formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality accompanied by the appropriate fee, documentation from both parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate . The approval of this request will be considered on its merits, and may or may not be approved. 8 . The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state and federal) which have jurisdiction. Permit issued this the 20 th day of March, 2003 . NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Alan W. Klimek, P.E. , Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit Number SW7021210 5 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Marine Fisheries Preston P. Pate Jr,, Director William G, Ross Jr., Secretary MEMORANDUM: TO: Doug Huggett, DCM Major Permits Processing Coordinator THROUGH: Mike Street, Chief Habitat Section FROM: Sara E. Winslow, Northern District Manager SUBJECT: Washington-Baum Marina Project DATE: February 26, 2003 On February 7, 2003, I met with Mr. John Dixon and Mr. Joe Lassiter, Quible & Associates, to discuss the Division of Marine Fisheries comments and concerns with the proposed Washington-Baum Marina project. The dredging proposed for this project is limited to the footprint of the proposed slips. The dredging width will be — 10 ft. wide, with an excavation depth of 1.5 ft. This will provide --3.5 ft. of water under the centerline of the boats at NWL for a depth not to exceed 5 ft. If a turbidity curtain is utilized during excavation this agency will not request a dredging moratorium. The turbidity curtain must remain in place until sediments have settled out of the water column. The coastal wetlands on the southside of the canal are not owned by the State. Approximately 20-40 ft. of the wetlands are owned by Mr. Dixon. This agency had expressed concern with the marsh sloughing off due to increased boat traffic. Mr. Dixon will post the canal with NO WAKE signs. He stated, he would monitor the coastal wetlands and if erosion was observed he would look at measures to control, including a vertical breakwater. In the future if this becomes necessary this agency would recommend a low water breakwater to ensure adequate water exchange between the wetlands and receiving waters. 3441 Arendell Street, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252 726-7021 1 FAX: 252 726-02541 Internet: www,ncdmf.net This agency expressed concern with the size vessels (25-30 ft.) that may utilize this marina and routinely have head facilities on board. Mr. Dixon stated he would accept conditions in the Major CAMA Permit that limits boats to a maximumv?,Wft. in;length, with no heads onboard and no live aboards within the marina. This agency supports this condition. To reduce the impervious surface the applicant has eliminated the paved parking along the canal. Unimproved parking has been provided to boats utilizing the canal for over 50 years. The applicant will continue this policy with the new marina. This agency still feels that traffic congestion in the area will be a problem considering this marina and the existing WRC Boat Ramp facility. Mr. Dixon provided aerial photography from the 1960s to the early 1990s which showed 15 to 25 boats moored in this canal. A commercial marina with fuel docks, boat sales and service and leased slips operated out of this canal for years prior to the Washington-Baum Bridge being constructed. Prior to the commercial marina facility the canal was used to moor boats operating out of the Oregon Inlet Fleet. The proposed marina does seem to be a continuation of the historic use of this canal. This agency still feels that the proposed marina and the existing WRC facility will cause navigation problems. The title dispute issues raised will be resolved by Mr. Dixon's attorneys and the NC Attorney General's Office. In summary, the Division removes its objection to the proposed project provided that the commitments Mr. Dixon has made are incorporated in the DCM Major Permit. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary MEMORANDUM RECOVEL JAN 1 9 2003 TO: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator, DCM L-AV.OF COASTALMANAGEMENT FROM: Ted Sampson, District Manager, DCM DATE: January 8, 2003 SUBJECT: John W. Dixon, Washington Baum Marina Major Permit Application Recommendations REFERENCE: (a) Frank Jennings Memo to Doug Huggett; same subject and date 1. I basically concur with the recommendations of Reference (a). This development proposal would formalize the utilization of this property as a marina, a use that has informally occurred for many years through both occasional and long-term use by various private individuals or entities. 2. However, the major concern over the issuance of this permit relates to this prior use of this area by others for the mooring/docking of their vessels, and any rights to title to the property that they may have acquired. Questions also exist with respect to public trust rights within this area. The title of the applicant to this property has an exception within it that specifically reserves the rights of others in and to the use of any portion of the property located below the mean high water mark and deemed public trust waters. 3. In that the question of determining title to contested property ownership is outside of the purview of the Division of Coastal Management, and reserved to the Courts of North Carolina, it seems that the issuance of the permit may be appropriate, with condition #20 recommended by Reference (a); i.e., the voiding of the permit if claims or disputes of title are found to be valid. However, for one portion of the property that Mr. Dixon is seeking to develop, we have pending another application by Mr. John F. Wilson IV to develop the property in a different way with a pier and a bulkhead. Would we then be obligated to grant that permit with a similar exception and, in effect, issue two permits for the same property to be developed in different ways? 4. While we have received a copy of the Title to the property, by which Mr. Dixon claims ownership, and additional supporting material from his attorney Mr. Charlie Aycock, and an opinion of title by a North Carolina licensed attorney, Linda H. McCown, none of this appears to validate any grant of title to Mr. Dixon for the property claimed by Mr. Wilson. 1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 1 FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper 5. While the supporting data do shed doubt onto the legitimacy of Mr. Wilson's claim, Mr. Dixon's title specifically excepts the claim in the deed book #1365, Page 328 and 329, Dare County Registry, which is the portion of the property claimed by Mr. Wilson. 6. In the case of Mr. Dixon's application, it does not appear that the Division of Coastal Management is determining rightful title to contested ownership, but rather judging whether to issue a permit for development on property for which Mr. Dixon's own evidence of title indicates that he does not own. In this case, issuance of the permit as recommended in Reference (a) does not seem appropriate, unless the permit was conditioned to exclude development on that portion of the property registered in the deed book as an exception to his title. 7. An alternative approach of placing this application on hold, until such time as the issue of title has been resolved by the NC courts, may be preferable. In that Mr. Dixon's application with respect to the title of this portion of the property has been found to be both incomplete and inaccurate, placing it on hold is a legitimate option. This option becomes more attractive based on additional information that was received this week on January 7, 2003. We have received letters from three separate individuals who claim rights to portions of the property adjoining the canal by reason of prior use or occupation, as provided for in Exception #5 to Mr. Dixon's title. These letters, from Faison Thomson Peters, Thomas Herman Nixon, and Andrew Dabney McCann, do not reference any particular portion of the property that Mr. Dixon seeks to develop, and granting the permit request with the exception of these areas is therefore not an option. Until such time as additional information is provided that clarifies the location and legitimacy of these claims, it appears that there now exists three additional areas of this property to which Mr. Dixon's deed does not apply. 8. Exception #3 to Mr. Dixon's title states, "Rights of others in and to the use of any portion of the subject property located below the mean high water mark and deemed public trust waters by the State of North Carolina or any court of competent jurisdiction." While this exception to title is somewhat troubling, given the traditional past use of this area as a harbor of refuge during storm conditions in this area, this "public trust use" is really no different than any other area where marinas are developed over public trust waters. It does focus attention on the issue of whether the proposed marina "...significantly interferes with the public right of navigation or other public trust rights which the public may be found to have in these areas..." (15A NCAC 07H.0207(d)) If such interference is deemed to occur, then the development of the marina would be acceptable only if it provided overriding public benefit. This paragraph goes on to indicate that marinas may be acceptable if they would not be detrimental to the public trust rights. Since this area has functioned informally as a marina, with a large number of vessels tying up along this shoreline, I do not believe that its formal development as a marina would pose any significantly greater restrictions upon public trust rights, even during storm conditions. 9. I recommend that this permit application be placed on hold until such time as it is modified by the applicant to seek development only upon the property to which the applicant has been granted title by the deed, or until such time as ownership along this shoreline has been resolved by a NC court of competent jurisdiction, and that court decision is provided as supplemental application information. 5. While the supporting data do shed doubt onto the legitimacy of Mr. Wilson's claim, Mr. Dixon's title specifically excepts the claim in the deed book #1365, Page 328 and 329, Dare County Registry, which is the portion of the property claimed by Mr. Wilson. 6. In the case of Mr. Dixon's application, it does not appear that the Division of Coastal Management is determining rightful title to contested ownership, but rather judging whether to issue a permit for development on property for which Mr. Dixon's own evidence of title indicates that he does not own. In this case, issuance of the permit as recommended in Reference (a) does not seem appropriate, unless the permit was conditioned to exclude development on that portion of the property registered in the deed book as an exception to his title. 7. An alternative approach of placing this application on hold, until such time as the issue of title has been resolved by the NC courts, may be preferable. In that Mr. Dixon's application with respect to the title of this portion of the property has been found to be both incomplete and inaccurate, placing it on hold is a legitimate option. This option becomes more attractive based on additional information that was received this week on January 7, 2003. We have received letters from three separate individuals who claim rights to portions of the property adjoining the canal by reason of prior use or occupation, as provided for in Exception #5 to Mr. Dixon's title. These letters, from Faison Thomson Peters, Thomas Herman Nixon, and Andrew Dabney McCann, do not reference any particular portion of the property that Mr. Dixon seeks to develop, and granting the permit request with the exception of these areas is therefore not an option. Until such time as additional information is provided that clarifies the location and legitimacy of these claims, it appears that there now exists three additional areas of this property to which Mr. Dixon's deed does not apply. 8. Exception #3 to Mr. Dixon's title states, "Rights of others in and to the use of any portion of the subject property located below the mean high water mark and deemed public trust waters by the State of North Carolina or any court of competent jurisdiction." While this exception to title is somewhat troubling, given the traditional past use of this area as a harbor of refuge during storm conditions in this area, this "public trust use" is really no different than any other area where marinas are developed over public trust waters. It does focus attention on the issue of whether the proposed marina "—significantly interferes with the public right of navigation or other public trust rights which the public may be found to have in these areas..." (15A NCAC 07H.0207(d)) If such interference is deemed to occur, then the development of the marina would be acceptable only if it provided overriding public benefit. This paragraph goes on to indicate that marinas may be acceptable if they would not be detrimental to the public trust rights. Since this area has functioned informally as a marina, with a large number of vessels tying up along this shoreline, I do not believe that its formal development as a marina would pose any significantly greater restrictions upon public trust rights, even during storm conditions. 9. I recommend that this permit application be placed on hold until such time as it is modified by the applicant to seek development only upon the property to which the applicant has been granted title by the deed, or until such time as ownership along this shoreline has been resolved by a NC court of competent jurisdiction, and that court decision is provided as supplemental application information. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary MEMORANDUM: kL I A N i `r 2003 TO: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Coordinator, DCM « (1F00ASYALm!1NAGO" " ` THROUGH: Ted Sampson, District Manager, DCM FROM: Frank A. Jennings, III, Coastal Management Representative SUBJECT: John W. Dixon, Washington Baum Marina Major Permit Application Recommendations DATE: January 2, 2003 The applicant proposes to construct a 33 slip marina on his property along an existing canal bank at the foot of Washington Baum Bridge US 64/264, Town of Manteo, Dare County. The applicant bought the property from the Town of Manteo after it was declared surplus by the Town Board of Commissioners. Much discussion and correspondence has occurred regarding ownership issues involved with this property. The applicant has provided a deed with his permit application which is required by 07J.0204(b). Therefore, this document will not further address ownership issues. The development proposal for the marina (bulkhead, backfill and docks) appears consistent with 07H.0208 Use Standards for Coastal Wetlands, Public Trust Waters, and Estuarine Waters; however, the paved parking in the "buffer" area, within 30 ft. of normal water level, is inconsistent with 07H.0209. It is recommended that the permit be authorized with the following conditions: 1. The paved parking spaces are not authorized. il� 2. Excavation will be conducted below the normal water level. v 3. Excavation will not exceed -5 feet below the normal water level. 4. The bulkhead will not extend more than a 10 ft. waterward of normal water level at any point along its alignment at the time of construction. 1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 1 FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http://dcrn2.enr,state.nc.us An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post consumer Paper Doug Huggett January 2, 2003 Page Two 5. The alignment of the proposed bulkhead must be staked by a representative of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) within a maximum of thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction. Failure to initiate construction within thirty (30) days, or erosion of the shoreline by adverse weather conditions, will require the alignment to be re-staked by DCM within a maximum of thirty (30) days prior to the new expected start of construction. 6. The bulkhead must be constructed prior to any backfilling activities. 7. The bulkhead must be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials through the structure. 8. The bulkhead must be solid and constructed of treated wood, concrete slabs, metal sheet piles, or other suitable materials approved by Department personnel. No excavation is permitted, except for that which may be required for the construction of the bulkhead wall, riprap, deadmen cables, etc. 9. The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials, or unsightly debris will not be used. 10. All fill material to be placed below normal water level will be confined behind the permitted bulkhead. 11. The temporary placement or double-handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 12. No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any marsh or surrounding waters, outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplat(s). 13. All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly or irregularly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spill-over of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters. 14. The marina will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the main pier(s). Doug Huggett January 2, 2003 Page Two 5. The alignment of the proposed bulkhead must be staked by a representative of the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) within a maximum of thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction. Failure to initiate construction within thirty (30) days, or erosion of the shoreline by adverse weather conditions, will require the alignment to be re-staked by DCM within a maximum of thirty (30) days prior to the new expected start of construction. 6. The bulkhead must be constructed prior to any backfilling activities. 7. The bulkhead must be structurally tight so as to prevent seepage of backfill materials through the structure. 8. The bulkhead must be solid and constructed of treated wood, concrete slabs,metal sheet piles, or other suitable materials approved by Department personnel. No excavation is permitted, except for that which may be required for the construction of the bulkhead wall, riprap, deadmen cables, etc. 9. The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials, or unsightly debris will not be used. 10. All fill material to be placed below normal water level will be confined behind the permitted bulkhead. 11. The temporary placement or double-handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated wetlands is not authorized. 12. No excavated or fill material will be placed at any time, in any marsh or surrounding waters, outside of the alignment of the fill area indicated on the workplat(s). 13. All excavated materials will be confined above mean high water and landward of regularly or irregularly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spill-over of solids into any marsh or surrounding waters. 14. The marina will display a sign showing the location of the nearest pumpout facility, including other appropriate waste disposal information, at the entrance and exit from the main pier(s). Doug Huggett January 2, 2003 Page Three 15. No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from boats using the marina. Any sewage discharge at the marina shall be considered a violation of this pen-nit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout the entire existence of the pennitted structure. 16. This permit authorizes only the docks, piers, and other structures and uses located in or over the water that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit application. No other strictures, whether floating or stationary, may become a permanent part of this marina without permit modification. No non-water dependent uses of structures may be conducted on, in, or over public trust waters without permit modification. 17. No attempt will be made by the pennittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable waters at or adjacent to the authorized work. 18. The authorized structure and associated activity must not cause an unacceptable interference with navigation. 19. This permit does not authorize the interference with any existing or proposed Federal project, and, the permittee will not be entitled to compensation for damage to the authorized structure or work, or injury which may be caused from existing or future operations undertaken by the United States in the public interest. 20. This permit authorizes work only on the applicant's property. Should any claims or disputes of title be found to be valid, this permit will be voided. r + / s ® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Charles R.Fullwood,Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Huggett, Major Permits Processing Coordinator Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources FROM: Richard B. Hamilton � d IJ. N ►�fiyt Chief Deputy Director North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission DATE: December 19, 2002 SUBJECT: CAMA Permit Application for John W. Dixon, Washington Baum Marina, Dare County,North Carolina. Staff with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC)reviewed the permit application with regard to associated impacts on fish and wildlife resources. A visit of the project site was conducted on December 12, 2002. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Coastal Area Management Act(G.S. 113A-100 through 113A-128), as amended, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.). The applicant proposes construction of the Washington Baum Marina along a manmade canal near Manteo,North Carolina. This canal parallels the south side of US Highway 64/264 and an access road to the adjoining Wildlife Boat Access on Roanoke Sound. To the south of the canal is a large salt marsh that adjoins Broad Creek and is owned by the State of North Carolina. The proposed marina includes: (1) 33 boat slips measuring 32' long by 8-10' wide, (2) a 1064' bulkhead with a landward-oriented dock, (3) 17 paved parking spaces, and(4) a 4' by 526' floating dock along existing bulkhead and public access area. Also proposed is excavation of a 1064' by 10' area of canal to a depth of—5'. The proposed project would impact a total of 12,644 ft2 of Public Trust Area and Coastal Wetlands and approximately 12,200 ft2 of Public Trust Shoreline. The project as proposed will impact wildlife resources by degrading the marsh and shallow water habitats along the canal. These habitats support a variety of wildlife species such as blue heron(Ardea herodias) and sora rail (Porzana carolina). Moreover,the northern diamondback terrapin(Malaclemys terrapin terrapin) and black rail (Laterallus jamaicensis), which are listed as Special Concern and Significantly Rare species, respectively,have been observed in this marsh. Water exchange between the canal and Roanoke Sound is limited because the canal is relatively narrow and long. Consequently,petroleum, cleaning products, and other pollutants that are spilled by marina patrons and accumulate in the waters and sediments of the canal will have a negative impact on these resources. The proposed excavation may exacerbate this pollution and degrade water quality if the final project depths exceed the Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center• Raleigh,NC 27699-1721 Telephone: (919) 733-3633 ext.281 • Fax: (919) 715-7643 y CAMA—Dixon Page 2 December 19, 2002 existing water depths in Roanoke Sound near the opening of the canal. The rate of these impacts could not be assessed from the information provided in the application. If permitted, marina operations will contribute to pollution that has documented impacts on aquatic organisms and the wildlife that prey on these organisms. Increased and concentrated boat traffic in the canal would further affect wildlife resources. Based on the number of vessels and docks observed in the canal during the site visit, current boat activity is far less than that anticipated for a commercial 33-slip marina. Although the proposed slips may conform to setback requirements, since the canal is only 32' to 55' wide, congested boat traffic will likely cause collisions with the bottom and prop washing along the southern region of the canal. The cumulative effect of these events will be erosion of the marsh shoreline, a degraded bottom community, and elevated turbidity. In addition to impacts on wildlife resources, the NCWRC is concerned about conflicts between marina operations and public use of the Washington Baum Bridge Wildlife Boat Access area. During certain periods, boaters and shore-bound fisherman heavily use the public boat ramp, and fishing piers. The NCWRC points out to the applicant the proposed floating dock, which would effectively block access to the canal from the shore and vice versa, will be a public dock because it is attached to state property and afloat on public trust waters. The proposed onsite spoil disposal area, proposed marina parking, and traffic congestion on the access road will also inhibit unobstructed access to the Wildlife Boat Access. While the NCWRC does not officially object to issuance of a permit for the project, we do ask that our concerns be addressed in the final plans. We appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you need further assistance or additional information,please contact Shannon Deaton at(919) 733-3633. cc: The Honorable Ray White—NCWRC District 1 Commissioner ec: NCWRC—Myers, G. NCWRC - Thomas, C. r EST OF rtiF United States Department of the Interior Q P /yT y o FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Raleigh Field Office Post Office Box 33726 "'CH 3 �e'9 Raleigh,North Carolina 27636-3726 FMCEIVEC December 18, 2002 DEC 3 0 2002 oW.OFOO�AL�AGOW Mr. Raleigh W. Bland U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington Regulatory Field Office P. O. Box 1000 Washington,North Carolina 27889-1000 Subject: Action ID# 200310138, Washington Baum Marina, Dare County,North Carolina Dear Mr. Bland: This letter provides comments of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the Public Notice(PN) for the subject project. The applicant, John W. Dixon for the Washington Baum Marina,has submitted an application for processing under the Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA)-Corps permit processing agreement. These comments are submitted in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act(ESA) of 1973, as amended(16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). They are to be used in your determination of compliance with 404(b)(1) guidelines (40 CFR 230) and in your public interest review(33 CFR 320.4) as they relate to protection of fish and wildlife resources. The applicant proposes to convert the north side of a dredged canal from the disorderly moorings presently along the canal to a 33-slip marina facility. The canal is on the south side of the US 64/264 highway and adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge over Roanoke Sound. The canal connects to Roanoke Sound. The work would involve dredging a 0.24-acre area of public trust/estuarine water(in the canal), and the fill of a 0.21-acre area of vegetated wetlands (a coastal fringe marsh),non-vegetated wetlands, and open water. A 0.18-acre area of public trust shoreline and estuarine waters would be affected by shading of the proposed dock. The proposed bulkhead would average no more than two feet waterward of the normal water level in the canal. Since the project would continue the existing use of the canal as a docking/mooring location, there is no need for additional detailed discussion of project purpose and need or an analysis of alternatives. However, in regard to maintaining the fish and wildlife habitat provided by coastal marsh in the project area, the Service recommends that marsh within the property that would not be impacted by the marina be protected by a conservation easement. It is unclear how much marsh could be protected. The PN states that the deeded acreage of the property is 3.14 acres, but the total"land"area is 1.48 acres. Land area may refer to uplands or include the area that is not open water which would include both uplands and wetlands. We believe that the those areas of the property that are not open water were historical coastal marsh and that an excellent opportunity exists to preserve marsh habitat not affected by the proposed work. The Service has reviewed available information on federally threatened or endangered species known to occur in Dare County. We have also reviewed information from the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program(NCNHP) database on the reported occurrence of these species in the project area. The NCNHP database shows that the federally endangered West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus)has been reported in the waters near the mouth of Broad Creek, southeast of Roanoke Island. Schwartz(1995)reports several documented occurrences of the manatee in the coastal waters of Dare County. Manatees are seasonal transients in North Carolina,primarily from June through October. They are aquatic mammals which may use freshwater,brackish, or marine habitats. The species can move freely between salinity extremes. The species may be found in shallow coastal waters, bays, lagoons, estuaries,rivers, and inland lakes. Manatees are commonly found in water three to seven feet deep. Manatees spend much of their time underwater or partly submerged, and this behavior often makes the species difficult to detect. These mobile animals may not inhabit a given area for extended periods, and manatees may move into a given project site where the species has never been reported previously. Therefore,the areas that may contain manatees cannot be determined by visual surveys that are satisfactory for less mobile, year-round species. To adequately protect this endangered species,reasonable precautions must be implemented in areas that could be used by manatees during the warmer months of June through October. The canal along which the project would be constructed could be used by the manatee. Current water depths range from-2.2 feet to -6.4 feet of the normal water level (NWL). The applicant proposes to remove sunken and abandoned debris and excavate the bottom of the canal to a depth of-5.5 feet. The excavation would impact an area 1,064 feet long by 10 feet wide. Such work could injure or kill any manatee in the canal. To address the issue of construction activities in water that could be used by the manatee,the Service recommends that work be conducted during the seven-month period from November 1 to May 31. Manatees are unlikely to be in the project area during this period. As an alternative to a seasonal work moratorium, the Service developed guidelines, entitled "Precautions for General Construction in Areas Which May Be Used by the West Indian Manatee in North Carolina,"for activities that do not include the use of explosives. A copy of these guidelines (updated in June 2002) is attached. These guidelines are applicable for work only during the months of June through October. These guidelines address all types of in-water construction, except blasting, and should produce little, if any, additional expense. The guidelines are intended mainly to ensure that construction personnel are informed that manatees may occur in the work area, that work should cease if a manatee approaches the work area,work should not resume until the manatee leaves the work area, and procedures for reporting the death or injury of a manatee. The PN notes that a sediment curtain would be placed across the mouth of the canal during the periods of excavation. If dredging occurs during the June through October period, the applicant must ensure that the curtain does not pose a hazard to manatees (see precaution 8). In regard to precaution 8, the Service would not consider the canal to be essential habitat for manatees in North Carolina, so manatee access to the canal during construction is not required. r 1 With the inclusion of the seasonal work moratorium or the construction precautions as a permit condition,we believe the project described in the PN is not likely to adversely affect the manatee. With such a condition,we believe that the Corps' requirements under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA would be satisfied. We remind you that obligations under Section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if. (1)new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2)this action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action. The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this permit application. Please advise us of any action taken by the Wilmington Corps District. If you have questions regarding these comments,please contact Howard Hall at 919-856-4520(Ext. 27) or by e-mail at howard hallQqfws.gov. Sincerely, Garland B. Pardue, Ph.D. Ecological Services Supervisor Literature cited: Schwartz, F. J. 1995. Florida manatees, Trichechus manatus (Sirenia: Trichechidae), in North Carolina 1919-1994. Brimleyana 22: 53-60. Attachment cc: (without attachment) Kathy Matthews,US EPA,Athens, GA 4 Doug Huggett,NC Division of Coastal Management,Raleigh,NC David McHenry,NC Wildlife Resources Commission,Washington,NC Mr. John Dorney,NC Division of Water Quality,Raleigh,NC r DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS Washington Regulatory Field Office P.O.Box 1000 Washington,North Carolina 27889-1000 IN REPLY REFER TO December 3, 2002 Regulatory Division Action ID No. 200310138 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Dear Mr. Dorney: Please reference the application olfthn W. Dixon for Department of the Army(DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to develop a 33-slip marina,on property located off US Highway 64/264, adjacent to the Roanoke Sound, on Roanoke Island, Dare County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations. We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived. In accordance with our administrative regulations,in most cases,60 days after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore,if you have not acted on the request,or asked for an extension of time,by February 4,2003,the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. rCO�`STA� NGE r 1 -2- Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland,Washington Regulatory Field Office; Regulatory Branch, telephone (252) 975-1616, extension 23. Sincerely, 4&4, Raleigh Bland, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager Copies Furnished: Mr. oug Huggett Di ision of Coastal Management /o,'rth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 CA ei 114 DEC 0 9 2441 OFC pAqgC fin,►C_'Yn l U `� DEC 19 `z002 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Marine Fisheries Preston P. Pate Jr., Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary MEMORANDUM: TO: Doug Huggett, DCM Major Permits Processing Coordinator THROUGH: Mike Street, Chief Habitat Section FROM: Sara E. Winslow, Northern District Manager,/ SUBJECT: John W. Dixon Proposal DATE: December 16, 2002 The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries submits the following comments pursuant to General Statute 113-131. The Division objects to this project based on the following points. Roanoke Sound and its tributaries function as a nursery area for spot, croaker, weakfish, spotted seatrout, red drum, flounder, shrimp, blue crabs and other commercially and recreationally important species. Oyster resources are also found throughout the area. Roanoke Sound waters adjacent to the proposed project are classified SA but closed to shellfish harvest. The project site is adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) boat ramp facility. It consists of a narrow strip of land between US Highway 64-264 and a dredged canal on the south side of the roadway. A thin intermittent coastal wetland fringe exists along the non- bulkheaded/riprapped area (1,185 ft.). The southside of the canal consists of a broad coastal marsh owned by the State of North Carolina. The canal width ranges from approximately 32 to 55 ft. and water depths range from 2.2-6.4 ft (NWL). The current deeded acreage is approximately 3.14 ac, while the total land area is only approximately 1.48 ac. There is currently a title dispute, so the site may be subject to claims by unknown parties. 3441 Arendell Street, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 Phone: 252 726-7021 1 FAX: 252 726-02541 Internet: www.ncdmf.net N n-_..�,t t 4 not Doug Huggett December 16, 2002 Page Two The canal has historically been utilized by local fishermen as a mooring area. Currently, 3-5 vessels, with a length up to —22 ft. utilize the area for mooring. A marina facility of 33 side to slips proposed for the site. Proposed are 19 slips 10 ft. wide by 32 ft. long, 13 slips 9 ft. wide by 32 ft. long and one slip 8 ft. wide by 32 ft. long. A 1,064 ft. long wood, vinyl and concrete bulkhead is proposed along the north shore of the canal, averaging 2 ft. waterward of the normal water level which will be used as the mooring side for the dock. A slotted concrete walkway along the bulkhead is proposed to create the land dock. The dock with will vary from 4 to 6 ft. A paved parking area for 17 vehicles is proposed for the facility on the eastern end of the property, within 6 ft. of the canal. The applicant proposes a 526 ft. long by 4 ft. wide floating dock to be adjacent to the existing bulkhead, with no slips proposed at this dock. Removal of sunken and abandoned debris and excavation of the canal to a depth of-5 ft. is proposed for approximately 1,064 ft. of the canal, with a width of 10 ft. and removal of 1.5 ft. of material. The proposal is to store the spoil material onsite for dewatering with a silt fence to control drainage of effluent to the canal. A sediment curtain is proposed to cross at the canal mouth. The proposed project would result in 7,880 sq. ft. of Public Trust Area (PTA) and Estuarine Waters (EW) of AEC being captured by 33 proposed slips. The bulkhead and backfilling would result in the loss of 532 sq. ft. of Coastal Wetlands and 2,128 sq. ft. of PTA and EW. The concrete land dock would result in 5,704 sq. ft. of Estuarine Shoreline and Public Trust Shoreline being covered. The proposed parking area would result in approximately 6,496 sq. ft. of impervious surface (10.1%) in the AEC. The proposed floating dock would shade 2,104 sq. ft. of PTA/EW, in the AEC. This dock would have the potential to provide an additional 16 slips for dockage. Excavation of the canal would disturb approximately 10,640 sq. ft. of bottom. Based on the location the bottom material will probably be muck. The importance of Roanoke Sound and adjacent tributaries as a nursery area was previously noted. The environmental integrity of the area must be protected during critical times of usage. The southern shoreline of the canal borders an extensive and productive state owned coastal marsh system. The proposed project will impact these wetlands due to increased boat traffic and use of the area. Sloughing off of this marsh because of wakes from increased boat traffic will result in loss of biologically productive coastal marsh, as well as of the canal. The fringe wetlands along the north shore would be lost as a result of the bulkheading and dock construction. Wetlands are of great importance to fisheries resources, serving as sources of biological productivity, providing food directly and indirectly, and serving as nursery areas for many important species. Doug Huggett December 16, 2002 Page Three Finally, wetlands perform important roles in modifying acute impacts of hydrologic events, moderating stormwater flows, trapping sediments and providing nutrients for incorporation into resident plants. The proposed 33 slip marina would increase the amount of boat traffic by approximately 7 to 10 times that which currently occurs in the area. It is likely that toxic substances will be introduced into the waters due to the increased boat traffic. Boat bilges may be pumped out, resulting in solvents and petroleum products entering the water. In addition, no vessel waste system pumpout facilities are proposed and vessels in the 25-30 ft. range routinely have head facilities on board so human waste may well enter the canal. Eutrophication will likely occur due to this project, from increased use, degradation of the marsh, reduction in marsh filtration capability, and pollution from boats using the facility. The cumulative impacts of this project will result in a negative impact to the surrounding waters. Increased boat traffic in the canal would result in sloughing of the marsh which will likely result in a need for frequent maintenance dredging. The proposed marina will create a hazard to navigation in the canal and probably in the area of the NCWRC boat ramp facility because the proposal is for 33 slips, but only 17 parking spaces are proposed. The Division is also very concerned with the proposed excavation of the canal and handling of the spoil retention/dewatering area. It is adjacent to the canal and, if the material is muck, a silt curtain will not be sufficient to prevent material from flowing back into the canal. In summary, the Division objects to the proposed project due to cumulative and substantial adverse impacts on the natural resources, the habitat•, and to the receiving waters. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / WILMINGTON DISTRICT,CORPS OF ENGINEERS `vN Washington Regulatory Field Office RECE,I`° VY P.O.Box 1000 DEC ) Washington,North Carolina 27889-1000 C O 3 ZO L IN REPLY REFER TO f- A� r e Z(� 1�* �00� OW.(*0() SAliJMAGE ` Wr-1G!' Regulatory Division �p t , Action ID: W031 V � � l� Applicant: mwlp Waterway: a!^t�& County: Work Type: M rw n(I Mr. Ron Sechler Mr. Doug Huggett National Marine Fisheries Svc, NOAA Division of Coastal Management Pivers Island NC Department of Environment, Health Beaufort, NC 28516 and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Mr. Garland B. Pardue Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 Fish and Wildlife Enhancement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Post Office Box 33726 �• Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 C 1ClAq I Regional Office Division 4'Coasial Management Mr. Ronald J. Mikaluk, Chief NC Department of Environment, Health Wetlands Section—Region IV and N_ turallesFo�ur Water Management Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Gentlemen: Pursuant to Action ID No. 198000291, the CANIA-Corps General Permit processing agreement, a State Field Investigation Report is enclosed.tYour com ents nd/o recommendations would be appreciated on or before ��/ (��C a✓w� , � Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919)975-1616, extension 23. Sincerely, r4lu Raleigh W. Bland, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager Enclosure Ai. , NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley,Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary November 22, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: Mr. William A. McNeil Director Division of Community Assistance W40 FROM: Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: John W. Dixon Project Location: South side of US 64/264 at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island in Dare County Proposed Project: Construct a 33 slip marina. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 13, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank A. Jennings, III at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE /l �S-`o Z 1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 1 FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc,us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper DEC NCDENR OFCOASTALMANAGIWEN-' North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources I'a":'�'^H Division of Coastal Management Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary November 27,2002 MEMORANDUM DEC 0 5 2002 TO: Mr. Roberto Canales State Construction/Materials Branch Division of Highways FROM: Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: JOIN W. DIXON - WASHINGTON BAUM MARINA PROJECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND. PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPL This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. 1-YJ9 P963-EC i VAS PR E7 V1ou.SLK f►PpRo v1FD /3 7' &_1GT -50M E M01- rxs This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNEDlryllkkx2� DATE 0 — a-a�_ 49,,6114- " - 1638 Mail S rvice Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper NCDENR pE� 3 'ZU02 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources SSA��ANA�'ET Division of Coastal Management Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary November 27,2002 MEMORANDUM D (� Q TO: Linda Sewall, Director Division of Environmental Health ' FROM: Doug Huggett SIHqUMNA Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: JOHN W. DIXON - WASHINGTON BAUM MARINA PROJECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND. PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY ` This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. y This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED LA J1ZV�""ATE 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper NCDENR DEC North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResouA&0N Division of Coastal Management �wARESp�� S Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William�.Ross Jr.,Secretary November 27,2002 Wlm&%#C W wit MEMORANDUM DEC ?. . 'U TO: Mr. John Sutherland, Chief TFC000,TALM Water Planning Section Division of Water Resources FROM: Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: JOHN W. DIXON - WASHINGTON BAUM MARINA PROJECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND. PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper —��—NCDENR DEC P 2002 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources `'CpRES RIPATONOFF7CE Division of Coastal Management Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary L013 �November 27,2002 'fog_ ' Q — MEMORANDUM Yl2/ ll(p TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Early, Director Division of Cultural Resources rC - 1 v4- Archives & History Building FROM: Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: J04dN W. DIXON - WASHINGTON BAUM MARINA PROJECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND. PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. N/ This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE (2- DZ_ 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper DEC 0 2 2002 PW ITINA NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal ManagementC Michael F.Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William "'y Z�f17 November 27, 2002 SEC P' MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Joseph H. Henderson, Director Ll State Property Office NOV 2 7 2002 Department of Administration FROM: Doug Huggett State Property Otlice Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: JOHN W. DIXON - WASHINGTON BAUM MARINA PROJECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND. PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED DATE (Z 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper RECEIVE �.NZ DEC 2 7 2001 NCDENRr.oFoo� ° � North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary November 27,2002 MEMORANDUM �o��� • P F C TO: David McHenry a? Wildlife Resources Commission N V cD Ci;','&f`:it y ATTN: Habitat Conservation Program FROM: Doug Huggett )t. 2L14 Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: JOHN W. DIXON - WASHINGTON BAUM MARINA PROJECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND. PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. / This agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. SIGNED< t7�n DATE 12./ (`l 1U 2 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper 9 Am, 1A NCDENK Y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F Easley,Governor donna D, Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary November 27,2002 MEMORANDUM G TO: David McHenry ti rF ' Wildlife Resources Commission v *Y i. t •A,TTN: Habitat Conservation Program �, �,,•t;t FROM: Doug Huggett y. -244 � V Major Permits Processing Coordinator 'k SUBJECT: CAMA PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW APPLICANT: J W. DIN - WASHINGTON BA,UM MARINA PROTECT LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF US 64/264, FT. OF THE WASHINGTON BAUM )BRIDGE, ROANOKE ISLAND, DARE CO. & ON A, MANMADE CANAL OFF ROANOKE SOUND, t` PROPOSED PROJECT: CONSTRUCT A, 33 SLIP MARINA ON HIS PROPERTY ALONG AN EXISTING CANAL BANK. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this Form by December 17, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Doug Huggett at (919) 733-2293, ext. 244. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY _ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. _ V -I his agency approves of the project, only if the recommended changes are incorporated. Th s agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached eo,nmeints. SIGNED rnr1 DATV 1 U Z 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-22931 FAX: 919-733.149511nternet: http://dcm2•enr,state,nc.us An Equal Opportunily 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper gi �LnQ s � DEG l 9 2�'n s NCDENR L North Carolina Depa­,ment of E wironment and Natural Res urc Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D, Moffitt, Director VYilliam G. Ross Jr., Sec November 22, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: Mr. Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director Division of Marine Fisheries FROM: Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL permit Application Review Applicant: John W. Dixon Project Location: South side of US 64/264 at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island in Date County ,' Proposed Project: Construct a 33 slip marina. a Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 13, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank A. Jennings, III at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. W~� This agency has no comment on the proposed project. _ This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. % ' / St This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. .,r SYGNED DATE 1367 U.S, 17 South, Ellzabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 \FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http;lldcm2.enr.state.no,us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper 90 'd K: TT 201 z uer �ZTS�ZSZ:x?d S­ld3ddd/SGNu7Hns dWG . . �� �E I 2 002A � ✓/ NCDENR �..------ -J North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Res urcik,10 F-Hoz BITAT Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary November 22, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: Mr. Preston P. Pate, Jr., Director Division of Marine Fisheries FROM: Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: John W. Dixon Project Location: South side of US 64/264 at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island in Dare County Proposed Project: Construct a 33 slip marina. Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 13, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Frank A. Jennings, III at (252) 264-3901. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested. REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed. This agency has no comment on the proposed project. This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated. See attached. This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached P J comments. SIGNED DATE 1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 1 FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc,us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper k;� Mti ri"m,I e'ya A YCOCK & NOV I - 20n? JDUTLER, PLLC =' 14wT CITY ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2405 S. Croatan Highway,PO Box 117, Nags Head, NC 27959 www.outerbanksattorneys.com CHARLIE AYCOCK TELEPHONE 252.441.2071 BETSY BUTLER TELEFAX 252.441.5622 TOLL FREE 800.918.9605 November 13, 2002 Frank Jennings CAMA Elizabeth City Division 1367 U.S. 17 South Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (via fax and mail) Re: Applications by Building Resources,Inc. for CAMA Permits Dear Mr. Jennings: I represent John W. "Skip" Dixon,the OWNER of the real property which is the subject of the CAMA applications referenced above.Obviously, Mr. Dixon objects to the issuance of any CAMA permit to another regarding property that he owns. I have enclosed a copy of Mr. Dixon's deed duly recorded in Deed Book 1425,page 425, Dare County Registry.The property owned by Mr. Dixon is the subject of two title searches performed by North Carolina licensed attorneys of which I am aware. The title searches are consistent,showing a chain of title back to and including a division deed recorded in 1947 in Deed Book 33,page 376, Dare Co. Registry, NC. In 1985, Louis Midgett, et ux, conveyed the property to Ralph Reed (reserving a boat slip for his heirs which is recognized by Mr. Dixon); and, the Town of Manteo acquired the property from Mr. Reed in 1990. As you can see by the enclosed,the Town conveyed the property to my client. The record clearly substantiates ownership in Mr. Dixon. There is no record establishing the validity of the claim of ownership of Building Resources,Inc. other than deeds filed in 2001 executed by the Wilsons, the principals of the corporation. Copies of those deeds are enclosed. There exists no "source deed" for the claims. There is nothing of record conveying any of the property to the Wilson, grantors in the deeds to their corporation. If Building Resources, Inc. and/or the Wilson are claiming by adverse possession, I find no court decree awarding ownership nor do I find any action pending to establish same. Because of the unusual recording of the Building Resources, Inc. "deeds", I made it a point to try and determine how the property lines described in the deeds came about. Certainly they did not"just appear" out of nowhere. So, I want to relate to you a conversation that I had with the surveyor that was hired by the Town of Manteo for the purpose of transferring a deed to Mr. Dixon under a contract that had been entered into. At the point in time when the Town of Manteo hired Ray Meekins to perform the survey, there was nothing of record in the County of Dare indicating any adverse claim by Mr. Wilson and/or any of his entities, including Building Resources, Inc. Accordingly, I conferred with Ray Meekins at Seaboard Surveying and asked him about the plat that he supplied to the Town. This is the plat wherein the lines originated, indicating an adverse claim by Mr. Wilson and his father. I asked Mr. Meekins how the lines were determined. He told me that the plat would speak for itself. There is nothing on the plat which indicates how the lines were derived. The only logical conclusion is that Mr. Meekins obtained the "lines" information from Mr. Wilson or someone on his behalf. It is with hopes that Mr. Wilson will answer that question for you, among others,before his application for Building Resources is processed. Secondly,I asked Mr. Meekins whether or not the plat had been recorded. He said he did not know but that he felt as if Mr. Wilson was planning to do that. I asked Mr. Meekins whether or not he ever found anything of record indicating an adverse claim on the part of the Wilson at the time he made his basic analysis for the purpose of drawing the plat and his reply was "No". So, again, there is nothing of record placing ownership in the hands of the Wilsons, the people who signed the deeds purporting to convey to Building Resources, Inc. As you know,Mr. Dixon has applied for a CAMA permit which encompasses the properties claimed by Building Resources, Inc. Mr. Dixon s ownership is verified by two record title searches. Please proceed with his application. If you have received or if you do receive information that any NC licensed attorney can verify the Building Resources claims,please let me know. These are unusual circumstances and I clearly understand that your department is not,and should not be,in a position to determine title. However,if Building Resources,Inc. cannot establish ownership through a title certification, I submit that they must obtain a court decree in order to move forward. It is with hopes, and I anticipate,that your department will agree. My best regards, ^� Charlie C: "Skip" Dixon JOHN F. WILSON ARCHITECT October 11, 2002 DECEIVED OC f 6 'ZUUZ Mr. Frank Jennings Mp�IpGE�T NC Division of Coastal Management 17WOFCOASTAL 1GH 1367 U.S. 17 South Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Re: Washington and Baum Marina Major CAMA Permit Application Dear Mr. Jennings: Does CAMA have the legal right to review and permit a project on property owned by someone other than the applicant? The purpose of this correspondence is to inform you that the owners of at least two (2)-adjoining parcels were not notified of the application filed on September 17, 2002 by Quible& Associates, PC on behalf of John Dixon and Senator Hoyle. Both properties are located within the project area. Both properties are owned by Building Resources, Inc., Post Office Box 1891, Manteo, N.C. 27954. Deeds for these parcels are filed in Book 1365, Pages 328 and 329 in the Dare County Registry. Both parcels were most recently surveyed by Manson Ray Meekins, Professional Land Surveyor....Seal L-2592 and dated February 28, 2001. Survey plats were recorded on April 2, 2001. In the deed from The Town of Manteo to John W. Dixon dated April 19, 2002, exceptions are made to both of these parcels on page 2 of the deed, #(5), recorded in Book 1425, Page 425, Dare County Registry. Since the Washington and Baum Marina application includes property owned by Building Resources, Inc., I respectfully request that the application not be reviewed nor the project permitted unless and until the application is amended to remove properties not owned by the applicant. re Jo F. Wilson IV President Building Resources, Inc. cc: Mr. Ted Sampson Ms. Donna Moffitt, Director DCM P.O.Box 1891,305 Queen Elizabeth Street,Manteo,NC 27954 (919)473-3282 1 - 17-03; 1G: 4!.DAM;QUIBLE AND ASSOC. ; 1 252 261 1260 # 2/ 3 • uible le &Associates, P.C. P.O.Drawer870 f9tiy Hawk.INC 27949 ERING•ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES•PLANNING Phone;252-261�300 SINCE 1959 Fax 252-261.1260 PRINCIPALS Soon C.Boyle,P.E, t Joseph S.LoWer.C.E.P. Eduardo J,Valgivioso,RE. ASSOCIATES Joseph J.Anlauf,P.E. 1 January 16, 2002 David S.Neff Mr. Doug Huggett Major Permits Processing Coordinator NC Division of Coastal Management 1638 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Re: Washington-Baum Marina-NC Division of Marine Fisheries Comments Dear Mr. Huggett: The purpose of this correspondence is for Quible & Associates, P.C. (Quible) to respond on behalf of John W. Dixon to comments from the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) for the Washington Baum Marina project. The comments dated December 16, 2002 were prepared by Sara E. Winslow, Northern District Manager for DMF. Following review of the memorandum, it is my opinion that there are a number of inaccuracies and unfounded speculations in the response that need to be highlighted and, f hopefully, corrected as review of the project continues, Towards that end I offer the following comments: 1. The response questions the acreage of the property and a potential title dispute. As you are aware, the deeded property includes the submerged land that lie beneath the canal bottom. That bottom is a part of the deeded tract that was excavated to build the canal. The applicant continues to hold title to that bottom. Therefore, the total parcel area is 3.14 acres as indicated in the application. The title dispute is being reviewed by the Attorney General's office based on information provided to the NC Division of Coastal Management(DCM) by the applicant's attorney. I'm not sure why DMF is commenting on title issues or who is providing them with that information but two title opinions by attorneys have been provided to the DCM indicating clear title of the property by Mr. Dixon. 2. The DMF comments state that the "33 slip marina would increase the amount of boat traffic by approximately 7 to 10 times that which currently occurs in the area." If fact, there is photographic evidence that this area has been used for 50 years to moor and operate vessels. The number of boats moored in the canal has consistently been greater than ten boats. At the time Mr. Dixon purchased the property there were two sunken boats in the canal with several other boats in various stages of disrepair that were tied to make shift docks along the canal. Those boats have been relocated and debris and trash in the canal has been removed. It should also be noted that the public boat launching facility that adjoins the subject property is one of the most heavily utilized boat ramps in the State. There are hundreds of boats launched, retrieved and operated in the rea. In addition, Pirates Cove Marina is located within 500 feet of the subject property with a large num r of boats that access Oregon Inlet via the main channel that runs directly east of the tract. The fact i4 that the proposed development will be a continuation of an existing marina use on the tract and will be al imall subset of the boats that currently operate in the area, I I I, 1 - 17-03; 10: 40AM;OUIBLE AND ASSOC. ; 1 252 261 1260 # 3/ 3 I: 1,, speed Page 2- Washington-Baum Marina 3. The DMF response also contains a numbf statements regarding the impacts of the project on wetlands and receiving waters. It states that coastal wetlands will be adversely impacted from increased boat wakes. In fact, the marina lieithin a designated "No Wake " zone and as a practical matter no one is going to operate a vessel at that will create a wake within the subject canal. The impact from boat wakes on coastal wetlands 4✓ithin the project area should be minimal and the wetlands fringe to the south is a part of the Dixon parcel and not owned by the State of North Carolina. In conclusion, the applicant is willing to meet with the DMF to address legitimate concerns about protection of waters and wetlands in proximity to the project. Things that can be done include the ` posting of no wake signs in the canal, prohibiting live aboard and heads on vessels and providing additional detail on control of the spoil material that will need to be excavated to construct the boat slips, What the applicant cannot do is respond to an overstatement of potential impacts of the project as if they are fact. I think a review of the write up of the projL.;t by Frank Jennings for DCM illustrates a more 3 balanced view of the impacts of the proposal. The project does have impacts but, in truth, the slips are a more formalized version of a marina operatioo that has been in place in various forms along the subject „- canal for approximately 50 years. With that as our stated position, we will be pleased to meet with DMF and/or DCM to discuss how to make the proppsed project better. Thank you for your attention to this informati;bn. If you have questions please contact me at 252-261- 3300. Sincerely, Quible & Associates, PC l �i. oseph S, Lassiter, CEP Sara Winslow Frank Jennings Preston Pate Skip Dixon Charles Jones m ;t I I i E DCM% DWQ% Development Type FEE (14300 1601-435100093 1625 6253) (24300 1602 435100095 2345 1. Private,non-commercial development that does not involve S250 100%(S250) 0°ib(SO) the fitting or excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: If, Public or commercial development that does not involve the rifling or $400 100%(5400) 0%(SO) excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: III. Fordevelopment that involves the filling and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands and/or open water areas,determine if A,B,C,or D below applies: III(A). For Private,non-commercial development,If General water Quality S25C 100%(S250) 0%(SO) Certification No.3301 (see attached) can be applied: III(5): For public or commercial development,if General water Quality 5400 100%(3400) 0%{SO) Certification No-3301 (see attached) can be applied: III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No.3301 (see attached} could be applied,but"' stall 60%(S240) 40%(S160) determined that add]ticnal review and goowritten DWQ concurrence Is needed because of concems related to water quality or aquatic life: III(D), If General Water Quality 5400 60%(5240} 40%(5160) Certification No.3301 (see attached) can not be applied: IV. For development that involves the rifling and/or excavation of mare 5475 60%.(S285) 40%(S1 SO) than one acre of wetlands and/or open water areas: 1p NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary November 22, 2002 The Coastland Times Legal Advertisement Section P. O. Box 588 Manteo, North Carolina 27954 Re: Public Notice - JOHN W. DIXON PROJECT Dear Sir: Please publish the attached Notice in the Tuesday, November 26, 2002, issue of the Coastland Times. The State Office of Budget and Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for newspaper advertising. Please send the affidavit, an original copy of the published notice, and an original invoice to Jaye Poole, NC Division of Coastal Management, 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638, Telephone (919) 733-2293. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Elizabeth City office. Sincerely, ed Sampson if District Manager TS/dc Enclosure cc: Doug Huggett File 1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 1 FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http:Hdcm2,enr.state.nc,us An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) that application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the CAMA was received on November 6, 2002. According to said application, JOHN W. DIXON proposes to construct a 33 slip marina in a manmade canal on the south side of US 64/264 at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island in Dare. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Frank A. Jennings, III, NC Division of Coastal Management, located at 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909, (252) 264-3901 during normal business hours. Comments mailed to Donna D. Moffitt, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1638, prior to December 16, 2002, 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 this matter will be provided upon written request. PUBLISHED ON: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F.Easley, Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary November 22, 2002 Mr. Joseph Lassiter Quible & Associates, P.C. P. O. Drawer 870 Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 27949 Dear Mr. Lassiter: The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval for development of property located on the south side of US 64/264 at the foot of the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island in Dare County. It was received on November 6, 2002, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is-January 20,2003. 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 property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application. 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, Frank A. Jennings,:III Coastal Management Representative FAJ/dc Enclosure cc: Doug Huggett - Permit Coordinator, DCM Ted Sampson - District Manager, DCM John W. Dixon 1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Phone: 252-264-3901 1 FAX: 252-264-37231 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state,nc,us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper �. . NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary April 14, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland c/o Mr. Hood Ellis P.O. Box 220 Elizabeth City,NC 27907-0220 Dear Mr. Ellis: Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) Major Development Permit application submitted by the Washington and Baum Marina, in which authorization was requested to construct a 33 slip marina adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project, and we have looked very closely at the issues raised in your letter. 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, the Division, in close coordination with the N.C. Attorney General's Office, has determined that the property ownership dispute referenced in your letters are outside the scope of what can be considered as a part of the CAMA review process. Additionally, the multi-agency review of the project did not result in any issues that would support denial of the proposed project. As a result of these findings, the Division has issued a permit for the proposed activity on April 14, 2003, and a copy is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the issuance of the permit, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision §113A-121(b). 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(919) 733-2293 ext 245 or by email at doug.huggett@ncmail.net. Sincerely, Wr'�'j'aay, Doug Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper (DomesticU.S. Postal S4vice CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT Only; m m Lr] Ln Cal ca ■ C- o , .-111 . Ul L l Postage $ • ■ • '� rL r1.1 _ E— Er Certified Fee � Postmark ■ • ��� ru ru Return Receipt Fee Here r r 1 `q (Endorsement Required) ■ �� O 17 Restricted Delivery Fee O O (Endorsement Required) ■ • Total Post C" sa_b�jJ • �� � � Sent To it7 O Stre �4NAGEMENT� _ o o o o -IA� E CEITEI - --------- � srar SENDER: I PS Form 3800,May 2000 See Reverse for Instructions • •N COMPLETE THIS SECTIONON DELIVERY ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Received by(Please Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. C. Signature ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X ❑Agent or on the front if space permits. ❑Addressee 11 D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes 1. Article Addressed to: `5 a- If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑ No HCRY) Al �1%ej, s 9- rnVAla,k mp- "Dt)s tF-i�0s p.c- eon aao NC an log- oaao 3. Service Type I I 0�ertified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Ar qUale Number(Copy from service label) I �0-�U C)©► a ase (z' PS Form 3811,July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-00-M-0952 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary April 14, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Faison Thompson Peters 1812 Brick House Lane Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Dear Mr. Peters: Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development Permit application submitted by the Washington and Baum Marina, in which authorization was requested to construct a 33 slip marina adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project, and we have looked very closely at the issues raised in your letter. 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, the Division, in close coordination with the N.C. Attorney General's Office, has determined that the property ownership dispute referenced in your letters are outside the scope of what can be considered as a part of the CAMA review process. Additionally, the multi-agency review of the project did not result in any issues that would support denial of the proposed project. As a result of these findings, the Division has issued a permit for the proposed activity on April 14, 2003, and a copy is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the issuance of the permit, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision §113A-121(b). 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(919) 733-2293 ext 245 or by email at doug.huggett@ncmail.net. Sincerely, Doug Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper I a - 0. do t. * f COMPLETE SECTIONON SENDER: • THIS SECTION ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Received by(Please Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse C. Signature p Agent so that we can return the card to you. ❑Addressee ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X or on the front if space permits. D. Is delivery address different from item 19 ❑Yes 5 a-O'� ❑ No 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: F:Ek- SC)n tiorh�srn P��e�� ��1 a �;:c,K {-douse Lance t✓ l;zap C��y, IyC an'io 1 3. Service Type 'Certified Mail ❑Express Mail ❑Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2 Articleom qas ��Vt) Domestic Return Receipt 102595 00-M-0952 PS Form 3811,July 1999 Only;U.S. Postal Service CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT -d (Domestic Mail ca cc co C3 0 c/ipe etLS.,."'��.. CU -a -n I Sort o or Diu.. zQW1 Lrl Lr] Postage $ • L — rU-. � Certified Fee Postmark Here _��� Return Receipt Fee • 0 -- � � (Endorsement Required) • E3 E3 < I Restricted Delivery Fee Waft E3 Q (Endorsement Required) / • - ro o Total Po I AT O `5�-03 ------- � � • r rl SebtNR-COASTAI- MANACEMEN------------- • OO 0 Street, p or P No I�g_MAIL SERVICE CENTER ----�_ C3 C] �- -City StatelQA !V^�+ 7T?:,'I " C� C n ' _ NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley,Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary April 14, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Andrew Dabney McCann P.O. Box 7 Nags Head,NC 27959 Dear Mr. McCann: Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development Permit application submitted by the Washington and Baum Marina, in which authorization was requested to construct a 33 slip marina adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project, and we have looked very closely at the issues raised in your letter. 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, the Division, in close coordination with the N.C. Attorney General's Office, has determined that the property ownership dispute referenced in your letters are outside the scope of what can be considered as a part of the CAMA review process. Additionally, the multi-agency review of the project did not result in any issues that would support denial of the proposed project. As a result of these findings, the Division has issued a permit for the proposed activity on April 14, 2003, and a copy is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the issuance of the permit, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision §113A-121(b). 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 (919) 733-2293 ext 245 or by email at doug.huggett@ncmail.net. Sincerely, Doug Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-22931 FAX: 919-733-14951 Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled 110%Post Consumer Paper N DELIVERY • SECTION COMPLETEIS • • A. Received by(Please Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse C. Signature so that we can return the card to you. ❑Agent ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X ❑Addressee or on the front if space permits. D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes 1. Article Addressed to: l5 a-C�3) If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑No Vo- Go)( r7 N C a r�qsq 3. Service Type G1,dertified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Article Number(Copy from service label) a5 / \ 7ood l%-7b o(Sla �J d PS Form 3811,July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595.00-M•0952 — Postal CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only;No Insurance Coverage Provided) ru ru ru ru Vi Postage $ � M Certified Fee 0 Q- Er Postmark • . Here • Return Receipt Fee . �� ra ra (Endorsement Required) • - M C3 Restricted Delivery Fee C3 C3 (Endorprpt+(>f.�ggy� OR �5 a-0 3) • 4LLLLL.�.....��,,,'tLLJJ``�M� p C3 to e s !rAl mall - - R,J r r NT R Str �o;°Y P�H l7 ox o o _ : -MEW 11141 �i NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary April 14, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. John Wilson P.O. Box 1891 Manteo,NC 27954 Dear Mr. Wilson: Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development Permit application submitted by the Washington and Baum Marina, in which authorization was requested to construct a 33 slip marina adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project, and we have looked very closely at the issues raised in your letter. 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, the Division, in close coordination with the N.C. Attorney General's Office, has determined that the property ownership dispute referenced in your letters are outside the scope of what can be considered as a part of the CAMA review process. Additionally, the multi-agency review of the project did not result in any issues that would support denial of the proposed project. As a result of these findings, the Division has issued a permit for the proposed activity on April 14, 2003, and a copy is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the issuance of the permit, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision §113A-121(b). 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 (919) 733-2293 ext 245 or by email at doug.huggett@ncmail.net. Sincerely, 4S Doug Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\ FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper Postal (DomesticMAIL RECEIPT CERTIFIED Only; Provided) --_ 0 Postage $ LI) L.r7 • . • �_ Er 0ru — Certified Fee Postmark a • Return Receipt Fee Here ' • �� n_I !U (Endorsement Required) C r i Iq • C3 C3 Restricted Delivery Fee n O C3 (Endorsement Required) a o � ' ' -_ C3 C3 Total Posti NATC�R (5 � . F-S§�W�Wtc_ ff LL.•.. F_ �ANACEMENT ENR-COAST L - C3 C3 A i 0C3 C3 Uo-163'g 1�ICECENTE State, 'i�Eu. g ��9� COMPLETE SECTIONON DELIVERY COMPLETE • ■ Complete Items 1,2,and 3.Also Complete reerdlease Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ❑Agent ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, ❑Addressee or on the front if space permits. ess different from item 1? ❑Yes 1. Article Addressed to: `�a a-t7�Ielivery address below: ❑No P,0 3. Service Type 1 t�tl 1 p-t ertified Mail ❑Express Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Article Number(C//oopy from service label) V f V ` 102595-00-M-0952 PS Form 3811,July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt .V NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary April 14, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Thomas Hermon Nixon 4328 Barracuda Drive Nags Head,NC 27959 Dear Mr. Nixon: Thank you for your letter concerning the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Major Development Permit application submitted by the Washington and Baum Marina, in which authorization was requested to construct a 33 slip marina adjacent to the Washington Baum Bridge on Roanoke Island. The Division appreciates your concerns about the proposed project, and we have looked very closely at the issues raised in your letter. 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, the Division, in close coordination with the N.C. Attorney General's Office, has determined that the property ownership dispute referenced in your letters are outside the scope of what can be considered as a part of the CAMA review process. Additionally, the multi-agency review of the project did not result in any issues that would support denial of the proposed project. As a result of these findings, the Division has issued a permit for the proposed activity on April 14, 2003, and a copy is being provided to you for your information. If you wish to object to the issuance of the permit, you may request an appeal of this decision within twenty (20) days of the permit decision §113A-121(b). 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(919) 733-2293 ext 245 or by email at doug.huggett@ncmail.net. Si erely, Doug Huggett Major Permits and Consistency Coordinator 1638 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-2293\FAX: 919-733-1495\ Internet: http://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us An Equal Opportunity\Affirmative Action Employer—50%Recycled\10%Post Consumer Paper u.S. Postal Service CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPT , Provided) (Domestic Mail Only,No Insurance Coverage n o m � ..n oC`GceG ''A vt l �Cort `�— —a —0 Postage $ U u'1 • �_� ru ru Certified Fee • . • d— n— Postmark � �----- Here • ---- Return Receipt Fee • • �"�"'��� rlJ (Endorsement Required) • • Cl C1 Restricted Delivery Fee —� Cl Cl (Endorsement Required) - • . AT�R �a-o3j O� Total Po e ' - • Sent ENB=�Q T__A"._MANACEI-/IEN�C - Apt No. or PO Box No. O p Street, 1 f C3 CI $ E_GENTER-------------- CI City,State-ZIP+4 `" r 27699 y - + 11 COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY - + SENDER: - SECTION ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Received by(Please Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse C. Signature ❑Agent so that we can return the card to you. ❑Addressee ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X or on the front if space permits. D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes ❑No 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: m mQ S �AeRmcrvl Wkon Lj Ds S�Wcge_ J 1 3. Service Type p Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑Registered ❑Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(bra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Article Number(Copy from service label) a �(0 oo�a 102595-00-M•0952 Domestic Return Receipt � PS Form 3811,July 1999 JAN-10-2003 FRI 11 ,33 AM DCM-DMF E. CITY FAX N01 252 264 3723 PI 10 '}' , y+, ..� ... , Jr� ., ' •p p'I rad`.•,`114•,�+r.� , , tr•.�J 1-Ji :Y�'�3^.. 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(a tiu, wo��xt �i Ares.-at y prrposk-I "Ind havc c,-;c'osed comalcxt,,. :y t 1'y;Ed 141,i:vt Me en rmcivnel.Cbi ah s pCaae~t within my riparian cotridor fl=t fmzl my P=pe-7- y,uft t . , ,• y.�, t., .'�c Ohl' 't AN' 10-2003 FRI 11 :33 AM DCM-DMF E. CITY FAX NO, 252 264 3723 l,, sty -p-Mi2ly you 3:w an 4djaw putt r1pW13A lndowzcr of��u i zR►nlG (YOUR NAME ��7,,-� i�,,.,'� . c �,3A:.nf'�.:� X'.� �?���i��."LXirG w _ `'�1�Y„ •� 9 U.(;�1"I"�C.'���{.J �� , (`�'OM +C0;�.4TRt7CrIQ\ PLAN}` T Slig, too, oil tt;6 mm't Sidi~at:umiely depicts tie propo=d Was=tion. ,;;,ZJ y,.,o to (W."i ptopow, plea rhF--k the statcm:nt below, $ gn and &1 tT the i il.o4'mtit u4 (R"''t G1 this W'St IAIC'_" i -- ?G A �b,� � ' pIfl': d Selid YOU''r Writt-7 cotnmtnts to ALC. Vvl�SiD17 la,;nrx , w;,rw:it,, '1167 li:r Srlwh. '991n;,ba� (;icy, .W must be c:v6d U W is �;atiw me h0j. y�!J1 J a 10 dam. will he flata:,pmad as rw abjC:d=S, , z"lo to f4,jvgj+,wt 2S pxrS1t1-qqy tarr S�end he 6v waive that right of qba=tioa ., tz� liar', PV-katly pcopot.1 � me havc enc!osed ta katu c,baY.,vv I b a-ve agmtd 1.0 t &iis prvjea witWn my ripest conidor hack,or 15 fe.�-,:.Ogm my,pmpe-T lirse. K -0_ pm9V�.yuy.,[�,...,i..p.,�g..,�w�,.............�.r.'.y_.y��-yv-�ww�r},nu(.�w.-�.'rAow�.�-.m. �w•�'-�7�Aq—+ _ ... .,. ern ,.r,..,. - .4n W�5lM'PM•1.1 ���WW 1'��?l+ii .7i�Y�.�a ��d LI ... - ,+ w' ' r..�•» � —�—•'^� -- � "ram ._.,. .. •M �rA'r't.�yl . Filed Book: 1388 Papa: 320 Doc Id: 6029309 04/02/2001 09:68AM Receipt M: 249% Doc Coda: DEED NC Exola• Tax Pd: $0.00 BARBARA M GRAY, REGISTER OF DEEDS DARE CO, NC IIIII�IIII'(Ilill�II I IIIIII IIIII�I�il III IIIII II'I INN 0410 30 01 09:68AM I Land Transfer#. Land Transfer Tax: S Excise Tax Recording Time,Book and Page Tax Lot No. Parcel Identifier No. Verified by County on the_day of by Mail after recording to: John F.Wilson, IV, P.O.Box 1892,Manteo,NC 27954 This instrument was prepared by: John F. Wilson, IV FBcrry[Wilson Dock Parcel Brief Description for the index NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED made this 15'h day of March,2001,by and between GRANTOR GRANTEE John F. Wilson,Jr.and wife, Building Resources,Inc. Estelle J.Wilson P.O. Box 1891 Manteo,NC 27954 Enter in appropriate block for each parry: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 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 on Roanoke Island, Nags Head Township,Dare County,North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning in the Southern margin of an abandoned roadway of the North Carolina Department ofTransportation,said beginning point being located South 84 degrees, 14 minutes,04 seconds West,1,535.61 feet from N.C.D.O.T.DISK 40 foot. O/S Station No. 1 1+74.85 P.T.with survey baselineYB; thence proceeding from the point and place of beginning South 89 degrees,44 minutes,40 seconds East,51.15 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees,50 minutes,03 seconds Past,16.85 feet to a point; thence cornering South 00 degrees, 15 minutes,20 seconds West,a distance of approximately 12.31 feet to a point; thence cornering South 77 degrees, 19 minutes, 13 seconds West, 15.05 feet to a point;thence North 78 degrees,58 minutes,03 seconds West, 16.94 feet to a point;thence cornering North 00 degrees,15 minutes,20 seconds East,a distance of approximately 15.59 feet to the point of place of beginning. For a more accurate description of the property conveyed herein,reference is made to that map or parcel captioned "Plat of Berry/Wilson Dock Parcel as claimed by Jack Wilson Parcel of Land Near Washington Baum Bridge-Roanoke Island—Nags Head Township-Dare County,North Carolina" dated February 28,2001,prepared by Manson Ray Meekins RLS,a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as fully set out. NOTE:THIS FORM CONTAINS REVISIONS WHICH ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE PROVISIONS OFTHE OFFICIAL FORM PROMULGATED BY TIIE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO EXECU nON. IIIIIIIIIIiIIllllll!!liIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIfillIlll Pag : 2 of e e9:156gM RJ The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument from Wheeler Berry on May 6, 1996,whose family who had been in possession of said property from 30 years previously. A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book: See attached. 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,the 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: IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal,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. JW4L-1, h `� I (SEAL) hn ikon,Jr. SEAL) EsteJ.Wilson C'• '`pattua�gi�i. WA Rr i€ North Carolina,Dare County 1 �k CKC K C 1,the undersigned,a Notary Public ofthe County and State aforesaid,certify drat John F.Wilson,Jr.and wile Estelle Wilson, s P' 8 Her Grantor,personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal,this the 51 day of March,2001 rrc11%ol. °s My commission expires:`l3LLrL�`"��✓ 4(�C: l' NORTH CAROLINA DARE COUNTY The foregoing certificate ofP a Notary Public of JcarP is certified to be correct. This instri m�ands certificate are duly registered at the date and time in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof. Barbara M. Gray, Register of Deeds By (,1,{�� Q�, Assistant Register of Deeds NOTE:THIS FORM CONTAI'.VS REVISIONS WHICII ARE DIFFERENT FRONT THE PROVISIONS OFTIIE OFFICIAL.FORM PRO,,%itJl.c;%1'ED BY TIIF. NORTI1 CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION AND SIIOI!LD BE CAREFULLY REVIEWED PRIOR TO EXECUTION. Filed Book: 1425 Pape: 426 Doc Id: 6061430 04/23/2002 10:25AM Receipt 11; 50617 Doo Code; DEED NC Excise Tax pd: $140.00 BARBARA M GRAY, REGISTER OF DEEDS DARE CO, NC DARE a PEAL ESTATE III�IIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIII /.,,,! ; 'I'K A N ' 5 Y E K f A X I�I IIIIII III I�III IIII I II Page: 3�1 02 2 ag :26AM C O Ll IJ I'>` � LT =DC APPROVED DARE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR �7n� No. qRt(o - ea Excise Tax $ 140.00 Recording Time, Book and Page Tax Lot No. .................... . ........ Parcel Identifier No. 025857 007 .............. ..... . .................................. ............... Verified by ...... .................................. .................... . ...... County on the .. ... ......... day of ........... by ......................... ................................................ Mail after recording to .McCown&McCown, 300 Sir Walter Raleigh Street,Manteo,NC 27954 . ......................................................................................................................................... ... ................................ ....I............................. .. ........................................................................ This instrument was prepared by Alcir.>.dge, Seawell, Felthousen&MaIarney, LLP, 805 North Main Hwy,Manteo,NC 27954 ................................................................ ............. ........ .......... .... Brief description for the Index Roanoke Island "Boat Ditch" Property] NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED made this ...19th„., day of ... ...,April 20.02 , by and between GRANTOR GRANTEE The Town of Manteo,a Municapal Corporation John W. Dixon P. 0. Box 1327 Nags Head, NC 27959 Inter In appropriate block for each party: name, address, and, if appropriate, character of entity, e.q. corporation or partnership. 'he designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, Successors, and assigns, and hall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context. VITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby cicnowledged, has and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that ertain lot or parcel of land situated in the t$iF4M . Town of. Manteo _ Nags Head Township, Dare County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follo��-s: -kll that certain tract or parcel of land located and being on Roanoke Island, Nags Head Township, Dare County,North Carolina, adjoining i_l.S. Highway 64-264 leading to Washington Baum Bridge, Roanoke Sound and other lands of Louis Midgett, Sr. and bounded as follows: BEGINNFNIG at the intersection of the centerline of the pavement of the old abandoned U.S. Highway 64-264 with the Western mean hit,h .eater mark of Roanoke Sound, the said abandoned U.S. Highw;ty 64-264 lying approximately 125 feet to the South of the present ight-of-way of U.S. Highway 04-264 leading to Washington Baum Bridge on the East side of Roanoke Island; thence from the begirumle Joint and along the centerline of the pavement of the abandoned Highway 64-264 South 85 deg. 10 min. West 570.05 feet to a point; hence continuning along said centerline South 85 deg. 15 min. 23 sec. West 1106.24 feet to a point located and being at the intersection of :he Southern margin of the right-of-way of the new U.S. Highway 64-264 with the centerline of the pavement of abandoned U.S. Highway A-264; thence along the Southern margin of the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 64-264 South 77 deg. 57 min. 30 sec. West 321.41 feet to i point in the centerline of a canal; thence cornering South 4 deg. 40 min. 58 sec. East 43.22 feet to the Southern edge of the right-of-way )f the in Electric and Power Company; thence comerilg and along the Southern edge of the aforesaid utility right-of-way in the ✓irginia Electric and Power Company North 85 deg. 19 min. 02 sec. East 1,100 feet to a point; thence North 87 deg, 35 min. 56 sec. East 107.68 feet to the intersection thereof with the Eastern mean high water mark of Roanoke Sound; thence cornering North 8 deg. 21 min. .7 sec. West 123.46 feet to the point of beginning. ;ame being a portion of those lands known as the L.N. Midgett tract, also known as the A.D. Midgett tract as shown on a map or plat hereof recorded in Book 13, Page 57, Dare County Registry. .-here is excepted from the property conveyed herein that portion of property hereinabove described which was included in that Consent udgment entered into the proceeding captioned "Department of Transportation, Plaintiff v. Ralph G. Reed, Jr, and wile, Freida Recd; .ouis Midgett, Sr.; Dora L. Midgett; Louis Midgett, .ir.; Robert \lidget: Nancy -4. Murray; Thomas L. White, Jr.,Trustee and huercom, nc.' and recorded in Deed Book 634 at Page 199 the excepted portion of property being accepted more particularly described as a portion if that property set forth in that Memorandum of Action recorded in Deed Book 509 at Page 776 in the office of the Regiser of Deeds of )are County,North Carolina, C. Bar Assor Form No. L-? 'D 1976. Revised 1g77 i`'�'°A !ln! Sot,t0'O 5061430 I IIIIII IIII II�IIII IIII III�II IIII IIII�I III IIIII IIII IIII 04d/23/2002 10:25AM The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in ...........I....... ...................... ....................... _ .... ...._ _... .. .....B.00.k... .16.,....Page...4.1.5,...par.e...Co.unty...Public...Regis.tr.y.......................... A map showing the above described property is recorded in M��a�pp g.Xa�t Book ......13......... page .......5.7........, 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: (1) Reservation for the benefit of Louis Midgett, Sr. and wife, Dora L. Midgett, and their children, as set out in deed recorded in Book 392, Page 663,Dare County Registry. (2) Any an all North Carolina Dept, of Transportation easements and rights of way affecting the subject property and general service easements affecting the subject premises. (3) Rights of others in and to the use of any portion of the subject property located below the mean high water mark and deemed public trust waters by the State of North Carolina or any court of competent jurisdiction. (4) Any matters that might be determined by an accurate survey of the subject premises, including, but not limited to, any deficiencies in quality of land due to erosion or otherwise. (5) Claims and/or rights of others, if any, to that portion of the property adjoining the canal traversing same by reason of said third parties'prior use and occupation thereof, including claim in Book 1365, Page 328 and 329,Dare County Registry. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, or If corporate, has caused this Instrument to be signed In its corporate me 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 writnaten. Town of Manteo ------------------------^ -------(SEAL) -------Z--� ------ BY: Lee Tugw !" NORTH CAROLINA,Dare County I, the undersigned, a Notary Public of the County, and State aforesaid, certify that on the I'L- _ day of AP- 2002, Lee Tugwell, personally appeared before me and being first duly sworn deposes and says: that he is Mayor of the Town of Manteo and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument in writing is the official seal of the Town of Manteo and that the said writing was signed and sealed by him on behalf of the Town of Manteo by authority duly and legally given by the Boatkof Commissioners of the Town of Manteo as will appear in the Minutes of the Commissioners of the Town of Manteo for the /3 day of Ft b' 4002. And the said Lee Tugwell acknowledged the said ing to be the act and deed of the Town of Manteo by and through its Board of Commissioners. Witness my hand and official S. or sea, day of cam, 2002, otA 0. My ccnunission expiresrl- o ary is 00 o "UB OG �. �e toreaofng. rtf[icate(s) of _ _ ac G 1 ►,v 1 d d --�- -� ----- ---------- ----------------- -a(0---�.---�----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- ire certified to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly registered at the date and time and In the Book and Pate showrf on the t page hereof. -------t .�� � ---------------------REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR---_-_-� � Q„�--_ --------_-.-COUNTY ------- -Deputy/Assistant-Register of Deeds ---------------------------------------