19980557 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19980618

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker, DCM IF
FROM: John Dorney, DWQ
RE: Water Quality comments
Curtis Ray Creech project
Pamlico County
DWQ Project # 980557
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 17, 1998
DWQ has no objections to this project plans to add eight slips to an existing
marina near Oriental as described in the CAMA application dated June 18, 1998.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
cc: Washington DWQ Regional Office
John Dorney
Central Files
980557.dcm
Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Curtis Ray Creech
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico County, at 501 Blackwell Point Road, adjacent Smith
Creek, near Oriental
Photo Index - 1995: 78-853 (indexed by D-19) 1989: 2 120 5 (indexed by H-12, 13)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,687,950 Y: 473,400 (Oriental Quad - ""LL")
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3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - July 9, 1997 and May 13, 1998
Was Applicant Present - yes on 7/9/97; on-5/t/9,,8
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete - May 5, 1998
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pamlico County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial Marina
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Individual septic system
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Mobile home, bath house, carport, 10-slip dock
Planned - 8 additional slips
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
PTA and EW of Smith Creek 3,825 feusurped
(810 ftZ shaded)
(C) Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 4,635 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No (Secondary Nursery Area)
(F) Water Classification: SC NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to add eight new slips to an existing marina.
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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
CURTIS RAY CREECH/PAMLICOCOUNTY
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9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
The applicant owns a 0.5-acre lot at 501 Blackwell Point, adjacent Smith Creek, in
Oriental, Pamlico County. Back in 1986, the Division issued CAMA Permit #116-85 for the
construction of a nine-slip dock/marina. Since then a tenth slip has been added. The existing
dock is approximately 128' in length. However, the dock is at an angle to the shoreline such
that with the tie pilings, it extends offshore approximately 160'. The first 48' of the access
pier is only 4' wide while the remaining 128' is 6' in width. A 6' X 45' "T"-shaped platform
is at the waterward end where two finger piers delineate four 15' X 30' slips. Two additional
finger piers on opposite sides of the access pier define the other similar sized slips. Water
depths at the end of the dock average -5.0' below NWL. The shoreline adjacent to Smith
Creek is approximately 180' across with a small gut cut back into the shoreline along the
southern boundary. The shoreline is bulkheaded. Water depths along the inner slips averages
about -4.0' below NWL. High ground amenities on the lot include a mobile home, carport,
and bath house. An individual septic tank and drain field exist on the lot. The parking area is
grassed. A ten-slip dock has recently been constructed immediately to the south of the
applicants property. Another ten-slip dock is located immediately to the north. The
applicant's riparian area is approximately 180' wide at the end of the existing dock. Smith
Creek is classified as SC NSW and is closed to shellfishing. The creek is a Secondary Nursery
Area.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to add eight additional slips to an existing dock/marina for a total
of 18 slips. The "T"-shaped platform would be extended in both directions. The extension
would be 55' to the north and 40' to the south. Two 4' X 12' finger piers would define three
additional slips to the north, while a single tie piling would designate one slip on the landward
side of the platform also at the northen end of the dock. One finger pier would define two
additional slips on the south end of the dock. The final two slips would be located
approximately halfway along the access walkway. Two finger piers would define the slips.
Additional parking which is required would essentially be "more grassed areas" defined as
parking areas. Although no specifics are given, a pumpout is proposed. Similarly, a dry fire
hydrant is proposed and would be located near the end of the dock.
Anticipated Impacts
Extension/expansion of the structure would usurp another 4,635 fe of Public Trust
Areas/Estuarine Waters as a result of the eight additional slips. Approximately 810 ft2 of that
amount would be shaded by the platforms and finger piers. One way to assess the size of the
proposed structure in relation to the length of shoreline is to use the 27 ff rule used for
residential developments. If the entire shoreline is taken into consideration (including the
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small gut at the southern property line), the applicant would have approximately 245' of
shoreline. Therefore, approximately 6,615 fe would be allowed if this were a residential
development. As proposed, the applicant's final project would usurp a total of 9,080 ff of
Public Trust Areas with the slips only. However, the major impact appears to be in the
subsequent congestion of docks and boats in the immediate area. Such congestion may create
navigational problems and possibly affect water quality in the vicinity of the docks. Slight
increases in turbidity would be expected during piling installation.
M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - June 3, 1998
Form DCivi-MP-1
APPLICATIO
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name Curtis Ray Creech
Address 501 Blackwell Point Rd.
PO h ,?-l SS '7
City Oriental State NC 28571
Zip 28571 Dav Phone [phone]
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Curtis Ray Creech
Address see above
City
State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any) Creek Side Marina
NOTE. Pernct wili be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Pamlico
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N(ay S 1498
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b. City, town, community or landmark
Pamlico County near Oriental
c. Street address or secondary road number
9nl Pl arkwal 1 Pni nt.
Oriental, NC 28571
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X. No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,-
creek, sound, bay) m; t 1, r ,- a c k
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
Marina
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? Proyposed
work is an addition to existing pier,
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? commercial
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. 4g e i g43 4-
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Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract a iog r o x 1/2 a r r e.
b. Size of individual lot(s) NA
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 4 1/2 - 5'
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
lnamy - fina canrl
e. Vegetation on tract crass & trees
f. Man-made features now on tract mobile home,
sea wall & ten s1 i ns
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local rand use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
X_ Rural w i t h Other
Services
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? . Yes No
(Arrach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes Y No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located . in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
-Register listed or eligible property?
Yes No
1. _ Are there wetlands on the site? Yes x No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Anach docununration, if available)
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m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
septic tank and drain
field
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of-the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) s u r f a (- P
runoff
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
County kiater System
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other 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 other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
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6. CERTMCATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER_O&1AM,- -" 1
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. _
Name George Benedict I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address 4 014 Schooner C i r .. 0 r; e n t a l grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone [phone] review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
Name Jack Moore permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address 404 B1 a kwel 1 Pt. Rd. , Orientalproject.
Phone 91; 49-0710
I further certify that the information provided in this
Name
Address application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
This is the /? day of -fia a, 19 ` 7.
Print Name r
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Signature Landowner or Authorized Agent
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
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.
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
? DCM MP4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03195
Form DCM-,M? 4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) x Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number One (existing)
(3) Length 19n, (-- x; sting)
(4) Width 6' (existing)
(5) Finger Piers x, Yes No
(i) Number 5 new
(ii) Length 15
(iii) Width 4
(6) Platform(s) _ Yes No
(i) Number e'-4: ""
(ii) Length 45 ad '
(iii) Width 6
(7) Number of slips proposed R
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines 1 r, (9) Width of water body 6 n n
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL 6 1/2-
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) NA Commercial Private
(2) Length NA r
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number NA
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length NA
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
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N 997 ;
May S', 19 98
)ASTAL MAnter_- I
Mooring buoys
(1) uA__ 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 beyond
shoreline
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) ern Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
Applicant or Project Name
Signature
Date
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Form DCM-M11-6
MARINA
DEVELOPMENT
(Required for the mooring of more than 10 vessels)
Attach this form o Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
1. MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
Check below the type of marina proposed.
X Commercial Public Residential
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 many are currently developed?
NA
d. Check all of the types of services to be provided.
Full service, including travel lift and/or rail
Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
x Dockage ("wet slips") only
Number of slips eight additional (10
Dry storage
Number of boats 18 t o t a l
Boat ramp(s)
Other (describe)
Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin and/or
channel
X Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe).
Describe the typical boats to be served (for example,
open runabout, charter boats, sail boats, mixed
types). Mixed types
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g. Typical boat length 9P
h. Maximum boat length 32
i. Are any floating structures planned? NO
If so, describe
2. MARINA OPERATIONS
a. Check each of the following sanitary: facilities that
will be included in the proposed project.
Office toilets
_ I Toilets for patrons
Number 1
Location _ on G i .
.2 Showers
, n Boat holding tank pumpout
Type and location
ex i s tbl Describe treatment type and disposal location for all
sanitary wastewater. on site G p t i c
system
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and
trash disposal. Contracted waste
pick up.
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats
be controlled? T4 r) i ri i r, n + a n,, -
e. Give the location and number of 'No Sewage
Discharge' signs proposed. On (z
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f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint,
sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be
disposed of ? Nn main anan- sor:- 4 es
are offerPr7
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
Wake" signs proposed. none
i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, 'and
describe the safety measures planned to protect area
water quality. No fuel wi 1 1 hi- = rnvi rlad
j. . Describe design measures that promote boat basin
flushing or circulation and that reduce water quality
impacts. Onen wat-Pr Gv-,t--m_
o. Is the marina proposed within a primary or
secondary nursery area? X Yes No
p. Is the marina proposed within an area open to
shellfish harvesting? Yes X_ No
q. Give the location and
Available' signs proposed.
number of "Pumpout
1
Creek Side Marina
Applicant or Project Name
signature
Date
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and
live-board dockage? No 1 i rr? a h n a r rl c
allowed Bathroom provided for
over night use.
1. Is the proposed marina located near any shellfish
leases? Yes Y_ No
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder.
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina,
what types of services are currently provided?
Boat dockaae only
n. How many slips are now available? 10
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