19990313 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19990419

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 28, 1999
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Beatrice Ashley
312 Marshall Street
Hampton, VA 23669
Dear Ms. Ashley:
Re: Dare County
.DWQ # 990313
On March 31, 1999 the Division of Water Quality sent a letter stating your project
was on hold since a fee in the amount of $200.00 was not received with the application.
To date, we have not received the mentioned information regarding this project.
If we do not hear anything from you within two weeks of the date of this letter, we
will be forced to withdraw the project.
If you have any questions, please contact Cyndi Bell at 919-733-9502.
qJoh R. Dorney
cc: Washington DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington District Office Corps of Engineers
Washington Field Office Corps of Engineers
John Domey
Central Files
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Beatrice Ashley
312 Marshall Street
Hampton, VA, 23669
Dear Mr. Ashley:
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 31,1999
On March 26, 1999, your application for 401 Water Quality Certification for
placement of rip rap material on your property in Dare County was received by the N.C.
Division of Water Quality. The Division will begin to review the project for eventual
decision. However, please be aware that beginning January 1, 1999 that the N.C. General
Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee of $200.00 for this project. The
401 Certification cannot be issued until this fee is paid. Until that time, your application
will remain on hold as incomplete.
Please call Cyndi Bell at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions.
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cc:
John Dorney
Central Files
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Washington Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers
Cyndi Bell
Wetland File
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGE
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Beatrice C. Ashley
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: End of SR 1141, Wanchese, Roanoke Island, Dare County, adjacent
Roanoke Sound.
Photo Index - 1995: 183-1892 (H-16) 1989: 152-16 (N-10) 1984: 141-156 (S,T-10)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3002050 Y: 775,500
,T"; aT n°? -1!1il
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F _-dr?o?? savvil?M
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 05 November 1998; Wm4ch Mg
Was Applicant Present - No No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 18 February 1999 ---
Office -Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation /< Ha
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW, ES, CW cry ///M 11
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private, residential
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic, drainfield V., Hold
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Single family dwelling, riprap, breakwater
Planned - Riprap
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 1-2'
Source - Aerial photos
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED
OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Estuarine Shoreline 540 sq.ft.
(C) Public Trust Area, Estuarine
Waters
360 . ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 900 sq.ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Closed
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to add approximately 100 cu yds of riprap material or
gabions to an existing breakwater and riprap adjacent to her property in the Public Trust Area,
Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shoreline AECs.
Beatrice C. Ashley
Bio Report
Page Two
The applicant's property is a .312 acre lot located at the end of Thicket Lump Road (SR
1141) in Wanchese Village, Dare County and adjacent to the Roanoke Sound. The property
has an existing 22' x 28' summer cottage with a septic drainfield and well. The dwelling is
located approximately 10 ft. from the shoreline at normal water level (NWL) and experiences
flooding during periods of southerly winds. The site is vegetated along most of the shoreline
by a 2 to 5 foot wide border of saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniora) and blackneedle
rush (Juncos roemerianus). Immediately inland of this border and on the east side of the
dwelling is a 10 ft. wide strip of mixed marsh consisting of salt grass (Distichlis spicata),
saltmeadow grass (Spartina patens) and marsh elder (Iva frutescens). The elevation of the lot
varies from 2 ft. above NWL to zero at NWL. The lot has sandy soils and the adjacent
properties consists of a boatyard and a boat manufacturer. A North Carolina Dredge and Fill
Permit (110-75) was issued to the applicant on 1 August 1975 for shoreline stabilization with
backfill. The applicant was allowed to use masonry rubble for shoreline riprap and to backfill
landward of the riprap. This structure has not been maintained and the property has
experienced erosion and flooding over time.
On the east and south side of the property exists a quasi-submerged and extremely
antiquated rock, rubble breakwater and riprap structure. The breakwater portion of the
structure is approximately 70 ft. long and approximately 5 ft. wide and has a maximum
distance from shore of 20 ft. The average water depth at the breakwater site is -1 ft. at NWL.
Approximately 670 sq. ft. of shallow water habitat exists landward of the structure. The
remaining 110 ft. of the structure is functioning as a shoreline riprap system. Approximately
50 ft. of riprap material exists along the eastern shoreline of the property and approximately 60
ft. of riprap material exists along the southwestern shoreline, including the area waterward of
the cottage and septic drainfield. The applicant estimates that the breakwater was constructed
in 1972. Prior to that time, a creosote wooden bulkhead constructed for shoreline protection
existed at the same location (circa 1959).
The waters of Roanoke Sound are classified as SA by the Division of Environmental
Management and are closed to shellfish taking by the Shellfish Sanitation Branch.
In order to protect her property from further flooding and erosion, the applicant
purposes to add either stone or concrete blocks or gabions filled with stone to the existing 180
ft. long breakwater. The applicant indicates the possible availability of 2' x 2' x 3' and 2' x 2'
x 6' concrete blocks which she proposes to use for the project. Should the concrete blocks not
be available, she proposes to use the stone or the gabions. The material will be set in place by
a crane or a backhoe. On the southwestern area of the site, the applicant proposes to place the
Beatrice C. Ashley
Bio Report
Page Three
material along the shoreline and adjacent to the area of the septic drainage field, which has an
erosion escarpment, and to use filter cloth at the location. The applicant indicates a proposed
height for the structure to be 5 ft. above the mean low water level or approximately 4 ft. above
NWL and a proposed width of no more than 5 ft.
The proposed enhancement of the existing breakwater and riprap structure will result in
the placement of approximately 100 cu yds of material on top of an existing breakwater and
riprap located in the Public Trust Area, Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shoreline and adjacent
to Coastal Wetlands, Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs). Approximately 60 cu yds will
be placed on the Estuarine Shoreline AEC and 40 cu yds will be placed in the Public Trust
Area and Estuarine Waters AECs. No increase in the existing footprint of 900 sq. ft. is
proposed. Fringe coastal wetland areas may be impacted by construction equipment crossing
the area to place the material; however, very little water turbidity should occur during
construction. Based on the existing structure and the applicant's proposal, it is doubtful that a
structure elevation of more than 2 ft. above NWL can be obtained without increasing the
footprint. The project should provide protection for the structure as well as the coastal
wetland fringe adjacent to the shoreline.
Submitted by: Frank A. Jennings, III
Date: 22 March 1999
Form DCINI-11iP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name PE'*TtP«c C. '4fWZ_? y
3/ Z ?.t.A*I s y A% s r.
Address
city //i(/ 141r'o14_ State /ill
Zip z 3 C L 9 Day Phone 9,S'7 - 213 7,3* 1147
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Sfl?iC
Address
City _
Zip
Fax
Day Phone
State
C. Project name (if any) X11,r1A 'E
NO E: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), andlor
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County
b. City, town, community or landmark
sue-
c. Street address or secondary road number
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes 4 No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) /p0/?.(/OIiE sov.G D
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.
Err?,r o hrEi?s?r b r-
l7h Ei?lc lvsl TE ? . /?/tr ? TE'c T L-'X/STiN 4-
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? 4 XlMr .VL
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? - 7`1___
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.
/?/7-/4,:!: lie -a-,I>
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-NIP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract G- 3 t L
b. Size of individual lot(s)

c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL /-S.6T 4ac-&-E ,rNw
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s), of tract
sAk? r
e. Vegetation on tract _6L,t4A ,crEEDL?I'?(iSf/
SALT.HAfAcJl 60.4 0 r.PASS, ?C D -C- OA;?
'1A I Pe k-, C-// P y, S X d , S4-1L r c- ?e,4 .r r
f. Man-made features now on tract
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (consult rte to=l tand use plan.)
Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
/1?'b7- z e A1ED
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning?± Yes No
(Attach zoning coup once cer.:ir-te, if at piicrbieJ
Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes 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? 4 Yes No
Coastal (marsh) 4' Other
If yes, bas a delineation been conducted? AT
(Anach doc unauation, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
5- E.40 T/c S SsrAF-..•,
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.) Sv.-p?',ac e:
?v (i'yFF T? l _' 4,e,- E" ?r v,fi D
?l ES/DFiti'T/.?L Ti- fFtoTit<<, r--•
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
S /D E"
S. ADDITIONAL IN-FORINLkTION
In addition to the completed application for,-,I, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy or 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 properry, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims tide, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated wort: plat (including plan vie,;-
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 71.0203 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
Revised 03/95
Form DCNI-MAP-1
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.
Name 6eovove-k t3o.4 r u.a/r sca
Address P_ip8or i 4i, A,'c 2- 7
Phone
Name D,4-if do.Fr u e, n &s
Address ma c. y" as s- GY,E.?c fiEr?,vc 2.7 f r/
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
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 s day of ?, 19
Print Name
S,4l?fis IL - 2-17-,o z -,c> 5P5,- Signature
• 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.
Landowner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
_ DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
- DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
_ DCM W-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
..EXCAVATION-...'
v
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X
FILL
AND
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
UnQth Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NW L)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)

1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards O
b. Type of material to be excavated
c. Does the area to be excavated include coasta:
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetatior•
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where? _
Revised 03/95
Form DCNI-IMP-2
e. Does the disposJ area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
t
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap C1;,rAk w.,crEn
b. Length
C. Averaee distance waterward of MHW or NWI.
oti E.Y/STi?? i3r'?sr waTE?P
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or I -W-L
0 ti 5-XIS7-1,t _' {3/? E.xk w?7-4 /°
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(Source o injor narion) ES T/" A T F
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
?L O G Af o R L/C L D -X el O Af f S Tao?t
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap O
(2) Bulkhead backfill O
h. Type of fill material O
i. Source of fill material 0
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material b brought to site?
Yes No
If yes, •
(1) Amount of material to be placed in t
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wedan
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes X- No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on s;
and erosion controlled?
b. What type of construction equipment will be us:
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydrau:
dredge)?
c. Will wetlands be crDssed in transporting equipme,
to project site? X Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessc
environmental impacts. Cras< a 7-
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Appli or Project Name
Su/re
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Date
Rev sed 03195
Id. The purpose of the project is to protect the fringe of tidal
marsh grasses along the shore line. This fringe is constantly
eroded. Erosion was reduced after 1976 by permitted construction
of a breakwater backed by filter cloth with sand added shoreward
to maintain a height within the basin of +0.5 mlw. Height of
the breakwater has been reduced by subsidence as well as by storms.
Twenty years have drastically changed the shore line environment.
Two severe storms, plus the enhanced boat activity have placed
additional pressure on the shore line.
Of equal importance is the impact on the existing building
and its infrastructure, two severe storms, the spring storm of
1992 (?) and Hurricane Bonnie of 1998, both generally approach-
ing from the south, removed much of the ground floor of the
building. Rebuilding of the breakwater to an approximate increase
height of 4 feet will partially alleviate the effect of
motorboat traffic and storms.
Also of importance, the protection of the septic system
drainage field from erosion of the adjacent embankment.
Construction will involve the use of 2' x 2' x 3' and/or 2' x 2' x 6
concrete blocks or gabions of similar size filled with stone or concrete
Rip-Rap, placed on top of the existing breakwater in a manner to produce the
most stability. Blocks or gabions will be placed adjacent to the
drainage field embankment. Filter cloth will be used at this
location. Construction time should last two days.

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March 23, 1999
MEMORANDUM:
TO: John R. Dorney, Environmental Biological Supervisor
Division of Coastal Water Quality
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Beatrice C. Ashley
Project Location: End of SR 1141, Wanchese, Roanoke Island, Dare County, adjacent
Roanoke Sound
Proposed Project: Add approximately 100 cu yds of riprap material or gabions to an existing
breakwater and riprap adjacent to her property.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form by April 13, 1999. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Frank A. Jennings, III at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting
data is requested.
REPLY: This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED DATE
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources James B. Hunt Jr., Governor • Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Division of Coastal Management Donna D. Moffitt, Director
Elizabeth City Office • 1367 US 17 South • Elizabeth City, NC 27909 • Phone [phone]
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Beatrice C. Ashley
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: End of SR 1141, Wanchese, Roanoke Island, Dare County, adjacent
Roanoke Sound.
Photo Index - 1995: 183-1892 (H-16) 1989: 152-16 (N-10) 1984: 141-156 (S,T-10)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3002050 Y: 775,500
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 05 November 1998; 09 March 1999
Was Applicant Present - No No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 18 February 1999
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW, ES, CW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private, residential
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic, drainfield
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Single family dwelling, riprap, breakwater
Planned - Riprap
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 1-2'
Source - Aerial photos
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Estuarine Shoreline
540 sq. ft.
(C) Public Trust Area, Estuarine
Waters 360 sq.ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 900 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Closed
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to add approximately 100 cu yds of riprap material or
gabions to an existing breakwater and riprap adjacent to her property in the Public Trust Area,
Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shoreline AECs.
Beatrice C. Ashley
Bio Report
Page Two
The applicant's property is a .312 acre lot located at the end of Thicket Lump Road (SR
1141) in Wanchese Village, Dare County and adjacent to the Roanoke Sound. The property
has an existing 22' x 28' summer cottage with a septic drainfield and well. The dwelling is
located approximately 10 ft. from the shoreline at normal water level (NWL) and experiences
flooding during periods of southerly winds. The site is vegetated along most of the shoreline
by a 2 to 5 foot wide border of saltmarsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) and blackneedle
rush (Juncos roemerianus). Immediately inland of this border and on the east side of the
dwelling is a 10 ft. wide strip of mixed marsh consisting of salt grass (Distichlis spicata),
saltmeadow grass (Spartina patens) and marsh elder (Iva frutescens). The elevation of the lot
varies from 2 ft. above NWL to zero at NWL. The lot has sandy soils and the adjacent
properties consists of a boatyard and a boat manufacturer. A North Carolina Dredge and Fill
Permit (110-75) was issued to the applicant on 1 August 1975 for shoreline stabilization with
backfill. The applicant was allowed to use masonry rubble for shoreline riprap and to backfill
landward of the riprap. This structure has not been maintained and the property has
experienced erosion and flooding over time.
On the east and south side of the property exists a quasi-submerged and extremely
antiquated rock, rubble breakwater and riprap structure. The breakwater portion of the
structure is approximately 70 ft. long and approximately 5 ft. wide and has a maximum
distance from shore of 20 ft. The average water depth at the breakwater site is -1 ft. at NWL.
Approximately 670 sq. ft. of shallow water habitat exists landward of the structure. The
remaining 110 ft. of the structure is functioning as a shoreline riprap system. Approximately
50 ft. of riprap material exists along the eastern shoreline of the property and approximately 60
ft. of riprap material exists along the southwestern shoreline, including the area waterward of
the cottage and septic drainfield. The applicant estimates that the breakwater was constructed
in 1972. Prior to that time, a creosote wooden bulkhead constructed for shorelin protection
existed at the same location (circa 1959).
The waters of Roanoke Sound are classified as SA by the Division of Environmental
Management and are closed to shellfish taking by the Shellfish Sanitation Branch.
In order to protect her property from further flooding and erosion, the applicant
purposes to add either stone or concrete blocks or gabions filled with stone to the existing 180
ft. long breakwater. The applicant indicates the possible availability of 2' x 2' x 3' and 2' x 2'
x 6' concrete blocks which she proposes to use for the project. Should the concrete blocks not
be available, she proposes to use the stone or the gabions. The material will be set in place by
a crane or a backhoe. On the southwestern area of the site, the applicant proposes to place the
Beatrice C. Ashley
Bio Report
Page Three
material along the shoreline and adjacent to the area of the septic drainage field, which has an
erosion escarpment, and to use filter cloth at the location. The applicant indicates a proposed
height for the structure to be 5 ft. above the mean low water level or approximately 4 ft. above
NWL and a proposed width of no more than 5 ft.
The proposed enhancement of the existing breakwater and riprap structure will result in
the placement of approximately 100 cu yds of material on top of an existing breakwater and
riprap located in the Public Trust Area, Estuarine Waters and Estuarine Shoreline and adjacent
to Coastal Wetlands, Areas of Environmental Concern (AECs). Approximately 60 cu yds will
be placed on the Estuarine Shoreline AEC and 40 cu yds will be placed in the Public Trust
Area and Estuarine Waters AECs. No increase in the existing footprint of 900 sq. ft. is
proposed. Fringe coastal wetland areas may be impacted by construction equipment crossing
the area to place the material; however, very little water turbidity should occur during
construction. Based on the existing structure and the applicant's proposal, it is doubtful that a
structure elevation of more than 2 ft. above NWL can be obtained without increasing the
footprint. The project should provide protection for the structure as well as the coastal
wetland fringe adjacent to the shoreline.
Submitted by: Frank A. Jennings, III
Date: 22 March 1999
Form DCM-NIP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name PC-,4 r.V< e g-7 . rHL 8- y
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Address
City h/_ t'iTolt- State f..- /,f
Zip z 3 L- G9 Day Phone 7s-7 - 71 7 2 S
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Sfl?i E
Address
City _
Zip _
Fax
Day Phone
State
C. Project name (if any) lVo.ye
NOTE: Permit %Q be issued in name of landowner(s), mid/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County /) ,4/'i 16"
c. Street address or secondary road number
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d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes 4 No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) /F?Q/f,e, E soy rrD
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.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? fW-irr .vim
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use?
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.
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract O- 3 t L A: /e6`S
b. Size of individual lot(s)
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL - /-S_ 1T 4100-0 -ZI
d. Soil type(s) and textures` of tract
e. Vegetation on tract dz_4elt .IiEEDL?I?GSN
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f. Man-made features now on tract
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g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use pLm.)
Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
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i. Is the proposedproject consistent with the applicable
zoning? / / ; Yes No
(Attach zoning cotnpliance cerrifiaue, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes X 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 _r' No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? A Yes No
Coastal (marsh) A' Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? /4`0
(Attach documentation, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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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.) Sy.?PFgc
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o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy or 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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Form DCNI-NIP-1
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 signinpi this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name rL.I?Pi( 1$eAPGye_,q z1v.4 r t.?aRlte
Address ??o Bor 14--.4.ycaf:re-, ,V c i 7 Jr ri
Phone
Name _D.A?-is l?D,f7 L..o I? k-S
Address Ae,. 9" ?s-? mac i7fs'j
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
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• 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.
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 ??i day of ?, 19
Print Name 2 -/ t _ - fl /o c. -
Signature
Ivndovmer or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
_ DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
- DCM MP-4 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 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
r
FILL
AND
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Eidsting Project
IAnQth Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)

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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards O
b. Type of material to be excavated
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area /C
b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes Ng
If yes, where?
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e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead _x Riprap /3?FA h WA rE
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
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d. Maximum distance water-ward of MHW or NWL
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e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
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f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material co,?c.p?-rte
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap D
(2) Bulkhead backfill O
h. Type of fill material O
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material b brought to site?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in t
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlan
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes _( No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on s:
and erosion controlled?
b. What type of construction equipment will be us,
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraui
dredge)?
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c. Will wetlands be cr3ssed in transporting equipme:
to project site? _X Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessc
environmental impacts. «as< a 7-
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Id. The purpose of the project is to protect the fringe of tidal
marsh grasses along the shore line. This fringe is constantly
eroded. Erosion was reduced after 1976 by permitted construction
of a breakwater backed by filter cloth with sand added shoreward
to maintain a height within the basin of +0.5 mlw. Height of
the breakwater has been reduced by subsidence as well as by storms.
Twenty years have drastically changed the shore line environment.
Two severe storms, plus the enhanced boat activity have placed
additional pressure on the shore line.
Of equal importance is the impact on the existing building
and its infrastructure, two severe storms, the spring storm of
1992 (?) and Hurricane Bonnie of 1998, both generally approach-
ing from the south, removed much of the ground floor of the
building. Rebuilding of the breakwater to an approximate increase
height of 4 feet will partially alleviate the effect of
motorboat traffic and storms.
Also of importance, the protection of the septic system
drainage field from erosion of the adjacent embankment.
Construction will involve the use of 2' x 2' x 3' and/or 2' x 2' x 6'
concrete blocks or gabions of similar size filled with stone or concrete
Rip-Rap, placed on top of the existing breakwater in a manner to produce the
most stability. Blocks or gabions will be placed adjacent to the
drainage field embankment. Filter cloth will be used at this
location. Construction time should last two days.
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