124-03 Letter of Refinement Request 2004

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley,Governor Charles S. Jones, Director , ;t` " William G. Ross Jr.,Secretary
S E P 2 8 2004
September 27, 2004
Brian Rubino Morehead City DCM
Quible & Associates, P.C.
P. O. Drawer 870
Itty Hawk, NC 27949
Re: Currituck County Southern Park Minor Modification for CAMA
Permit#124-03
Dear Mr. Rubino:
Your letter of September 1, 2004, identified what has transpired in the processing of your application
for this permit modification. I have looked into this matter, but have not been able to find any record
of why such misdirection was provided to you. I can only apologize for this untimely delay in the
processing of this application, and take whatever actions I can personally to try to see that this matter
will be attended to as expeditiously as possible.
I am sending your application to the attention of our Major Permits Coordinator, Mr. Doug Huggett,
by express mail today, under cover of the enclosed Memo. Mr. Huggett has indicated that he will do
what he can to try to get this addressed quickly.
If I can be of any other assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, please accept
my apologies for the inordinate time that it has taken to process your permitting request.
Sincerely,
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Ted Sampson
District Manager
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1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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Quible &Associates, RC. J r' 2 O 2004 P.O.Drawer870
Kitty Hawk,NC 27949
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Mr.Ted Sampson Mo ehea ` .';y DCM PRINCIPALS
�i �i�ra V_! ,1/' Sean C.Boyle,P.E.
NC Division of Coastal Management Joseph S.Lassiter,C.E.P.
1367 US 17 South Eduardo J.Voldivieso,P.E.
Elizabeth City,NC 27909 :L:l' ' . 2 �4 ASSOCIATES
Joseph J.Anlauf,P.E.
Katherine C.Marchello,P.L.S.
September 1,2004 David S.Neff
RE: Currituck County Southern Park
Minor Modification for CAMA Major Permit#124-03
Dear Mr. Sampson:
I had been working with Ed Harrell on this project. The March 11,2004 to Ed requests a Letter of Refinement
from CAMA Permit#124-03 for some proposed project changes including boat ramp approach,gazebo changes
and reductions and a reduction in walkways. Originally when I brought these proposed changes up to Ed,he
anticipated that a Minor Modification would be necessary. Later,Ed said that the proposed changes could be
done under a Letter of Refinement. The request for this refinement is the subject of my March 11,2004 letter.
Ed contacted me this past Monday,August 30,2004 and told me that the Refinement was never issued and that
he felt that a Minor Modification would be necessary. I was informed that a$100 check was necessary and Ed
also requested that an overlay of the currently proposed versus proposed layout would be helpful. I have
included the$100 check which was previously written on March 11,2004 before being told that a Letter of
Refinement could be done. I have also included an overlay(I "xIT')and three copies of the complete permitted
site plan and the complete proposed site plan dated 3/10/04.
The proposed bulkhead associated with the project is not intended to change. It will remain at 419 linear ft in the
same alignment and will be constructed in the same manner that is permitted. The permitted site plan includes
four six-sided covered gazebos whereas the current site plan proposes two rectangular gazebos and one open
slotted wood observation deck(platform). There continues to not be any proposed roofed area proposed within
the 30 ft buffer. The proposed concrete boat ramp and associated pier design is not proposed to change,
however,the asphalt approach to the boat ramp has changed somewhat due to changes of the associated parking,
driveways and boat loading/unloading zone. All other park layout changes outside of the AEC are also shown on
the site plan such as ball field and walking path configuration. The total proposed impervious surface within the
AEC 7,411 sq.ft(20.3%)as opposed to the 4,976 sq. ft.(13.6%)currently permitted. The increase in impervious
area is due to the increased asphalt approach to the boat ramp that provides a better boat loading/unloading
scenario.
I hope Ed having retired doesn't confuse anything with this project. I have just been trying to keep it simple and
supply anything that is needed to get this done,but Ed had been busy with other projects. I have periodically
called about this project to remind him that we were still waiting on issuance. Please process this information and
let me know if anything else is needed. I am available to discuss this project at(252)261-3300.
Sincerely,
Quible&Associates,P.C.
Brian Rubino

Quible
Quible &Associates, P.C. P.O.Drawer870
_ Kitty Hawk,NC 27949
ENGINEERING•ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES•PLANNING•SURVEYING Phone:[phone]
SINCE 1959 Fax:[phone]
P[ PRINCIPALS
J[ G { Sean C.Boyle,P.E.
Joseph S.Lassiter,C.E.P.
Eduardo J.Valdivieso,P.E.
Mr.Edward Harrell _.. ..
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NC Division of Coastal Management Joseph'J,Anlaut.P.E.
1367 US 17 South Catherine C.Marchello,P.L.S.
Elizabeth City,NC 27909 bQ�ld s.Nett
March 11,1004 SEP 2 8 2004
RE: Currituck County Southern Park Morehead City ®CM
Letter of Refinement Request for CAMA Major Permit#124-03
Dear Mr. Harrell:
Due to desired amendments to the layout of the future Currituck County Southern Park by Currituck County,
planners and landscape architects have developed a new layout for the park. The park will provide all of the same
amenities and will continue to adhere to Coastal Area Management Act(LAMA)rules and guidelines for the areas
within the 75 ft Area of Environmental Concern(AEC). The enclosed site plans accurately depict the current
proposed project at build-out. I have also enclosed a copy of the permitted CAMA site plans under CAMA permit
#124-03 for comparison.
The proposed bulkhead associated with the project is not intended to change. It will remain at 419 linear ft in the
same alignment and will be constructed in the same manner that is permitted. The associated 6 ft wide slotted
wood walkway on the landward side of the bulkhead is similarly not intended to change. The permitted site plan
includes four six-sided covered gazebos whereas the current site plan proposes two rectangular gazebos and one
open slotted wood observation deck(platform). There continues to not be any proposed roofed area proposed
within the 30 ft buffer. The proposed concrete boat ramp and associated pier design is not proposed to change,
how;,ver,the asphalt approach to the boat ramp has changed somewhat due to changes of the associated parking,
driveways and boat loading/unloading zone. All other park layout changes outside of the AEC are also shown on
the site plan such as ball field and walking path configuration.
The total proposed impervious surface within the AEC 7,411 sq.ft(20.31/6)as opposed to the 4,976 sq.ft. (13.6%)
currently permitted. The increase in impervious area is due to the increased asphalt approach to the boat ramp that
provides a better boat loading/unloading scenario. Please review this information and request for a Letter of
Refinement to the existing Major CAMA Permit# 124-03. Enclosed are the following:
• 3 sets of updated CAMA Site plans
• 1 set of the permitted site plans
• Photocopy of Major CAMA Permit#124-03
Thanks for your attention to this matter. I am available to discuss this project at(252)261-3300.
Sincerely,
Quibble&Associates,P.C.
Brian Rubino
CC: Jason Weeks