19950688 Ver 1_Complete File_19950629

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 7, 1995
Mr. Barney O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
NC DOT
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed bridge over Coinjock Bay on SR 1245
Project # 95688
Currituck County
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Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 3017 issued to N. C. Department of
Transportation dated 29 June 1995.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
oward, Jr. P.E.
Attachments
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
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NORTH CAROLINA
Currituck County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401
Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N. C. Department of
Transportation resulting in 0.17 acres of wetland impact in Currituck County pursuant to an application
filed on the 29th day of June of 1995 to replace existing bridge over SR 1245 at Coinjock Bay and
stabilize shoreline.
The Applicton:,provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters
of Coinjock Bayin conjunction with the proposed development in Currituck County will not result in
a violation of applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of
North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-
500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction related
discharge (50 NTUs in streams and rivers not designated as trout waters by
DEM; 25 NTUs in all saltwater classes, and all lakes and reservoirs; 10 NTUs
in trout waters).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification. This
Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the
Federal 404 and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon
written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of this Certification. 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. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. If
modifications are made to an original Certification, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing on
the modifications upon written request within sixty (60) days following receipt of the Certification.
Unless such demands are made, this Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 29th day of June, 1995.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Howard, Jr. P.E.
WQC# 3017

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC DOT Bridge No. 8
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Bridge over Coinjock Bay on SR 1245, Currituck County
Photo Index - 1989: 132-25:E4 1984: 128-669:U13
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2887800 Y: 989300
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 11/13/92 (pre-application meeting); 05/16/95
Was Applicant Present - Yes NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 05/12/95
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION: RECEIVED
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Currituck County LUP
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation. JUN 2 9 1995
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES, EW, PT, CW
(C) Water Dependent: No ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 2 lane bent pile bridge
Planned - Same
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: Unknown; erosion is experienced on roadway approach &
shoreline stabilization (riprap) has been previously authorized by GP
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7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands
( Coastal Wetlands ) -----

7285 sq.ft..(0.17A) 11LL\
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(Public Trust Waters and
Shallow Water Habitat) 17,140 sq. ft. (0.40A)
(C) Upland / Estuarine Shoreline 59,990 sq.ft.(1.40A)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 84,415 sq.ft. (1.97 A)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: NC DOT proposes to replace the existing bent pile bridge with a new
structure. The new bridge would utilize the same alignment and will be approximately 0.66 ft.
higher than the existing structure. The applicant plans to riprap approximately 869 ft. of shoreline to
protect the roadway from erosion.

BELLS ISLAND BRIDGE/BRIDGE NO. 8
SR 1245
BIO REPORT
Page Two -
SITE DESCRIPTION
SR 1245 connects the Currituck County mainland to Bells Island over a causeway
which includes Bridge No. 8. Bridge No. 8 crosses the adjacent marsh and waters of the
Coinjock Bay. Bells Island is located approximately one mile south of the Currituck County
Court House and is surrounded by the Currituck Sound and the Coinjock Bay. Water levels
on the Coinjock Bay, the Currituck Sound and it's tributaries are determined by wind tides.
The existing bridge was constructed in 1947 and has a roadway width of 18 ft. and
length of 98 ft. The current bridge structure provides an average vertical clearance of 2.5 ft.
and a horizontal clearance of 7 ft. The average channel depth is 3.5 ft. at NWL.
It is estimated that the existing bridge handles 1200 vehicles per day. Remnant
wooden bridge pilings are still present adjacent to the current bridge. County records indicate
that Bells Island has been accessed by animal drawn carts and later vehicular traffic since the
early eighteen hundreds. Previous access was along a high embankment approximately 300
yards north of the current crossing and this access was initially used by the region's earliest
inhabitants.
NC DOT proposes to replace the current bridge structure. The new bridge will utilize
the same alignment as the present structure.
The SR 1245 crosses over an extensive juncus marsh as it accesses Bells Island.
Coinjock Bay and the adjacent marsh are located within the N.C. Estuarine AEC. Juncus
roemerianus is the predominant plant species. Other dominant plant species include Typha
latifolia and Phragmitis australis. A list of plant species in the vicinity of Bells Island and
the Coinjock Bay are included in Appendix 1. This is one of the Currituck Sound's most
visible coastal marshes.
The waters and marsh along the Coinjock Bay provide habitat for several aquatic fish
and shellfish species as well as several species of bird, reptile, amphibian and mammal
wildlife. Species which have been identified or could be expected are included in Appendix
2.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The applicant proposes to replace Bridge No. 8 at this existing location and utilize the
same alignment. Approximately 1600 ft. of roadway approach would be widened.
Construction of the new 30 foot wide bridge would be phased with one lane of traffic

BELLS ISLAND BRIDGE/BRIDGE NO. 8
SR 1245
BIO REPORT
Page Three _
maintained by temporary traffic signals..- , NC DOT also proposes to construct a temporary
mat and wooden bridge structure' adjacent to the current bridge to work from.
The new bridge would be 130 feet long. The new structure will provide 0.66 ft.
additional clearance over public : trust. waters than the existing structure and provide at least
three 10 ft. wide horizontal clearance openings.
Associated shoreline stabilization is also proposed for this project. NC DOT proposes
to rip rap 869 ft. of Estuarine Shoreline at a distance waterward of the NWL of 6.7 ft.
ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed project includes widening of the existing roadway approach to the
proposed bridge. This associated fill and rip rap would directly impact 17,140 sf. (0.40 A)
of shallow water habitat / public trust waters and-1,285 sf. (O.A) of coastal wetlands. In
addition, the temporary wood pile work bridge structure would impact 7,500 sf. (0.18A) of
public trust waters and shallow water habitat.
The use of a temporary wooden mat and pile bridge would impact the principle two
SAV species. These include Ruppia madtima (wedgeon grass) and Myriophyllum spp.
(milfoil). It is unknown to what degree of impact would be experienced by SAV
communities. It is anticipated that the temporary work bridge would be in place during the
duration of the bridge construction. It is estimated that bridge construction would take
approximately six months.
It is anticipated that by utilizing a temporary work bridge and the same bridge
alignment as the current bridge that long term and permanent impacts will be minimized.
This alternative will also allow traffic to continue on and off the island with a minimum of
delay to vehicular traffic as well as a minimum impact to public trust waters and coastal
wetlands. However, it is anticipated that some temporary damage may be experienced by
SAV species.
Temporary turbidity will also be experienced in the vicinity of the proposed development
until construction is complete and the site is stabilized and restored.
NC DOT also proposes to raise the bridge elevation. The proposed clearance over
public trust waters would be 0.66 ft. higher the current bridge and would improve access to
public trust waters as well as access for future bridge maintenance. However, the bridge
widening and height increase would require additional roadway widening and fill placement
in Coastal Wetlands, Estuarine Waters and shallow water habitat.

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BELLS ISLAND BRIDGE/BRIDGE NO. 8
SR 1245
BIO REPORT
Page Four _
Widening of the bridge and roadway approach would provide a safer crossing for
vehicular traffic.
CAMA REVIEW
Sites of archaeological significance have been identified within 1 - 2.0 miles from the
site in Currituck County. They include sites CK9, 10 and 34 designated by the Division of
Archives and History.
The land use on Bells Island is residential. The Currituck County Land-Use Plan
shows the project area to be in the land-use classification of Conservation. Steve Gabriel
will forward the CAMA review at a later date.
Submitted by: Dennis W. Hawthorn
Date: June 14, 1995
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APPENDIX 1
Plant Species
duncus roemerianus
Juncus offusus
Phragmids. australis
Spartina patens
Scirpus spp.
7ypha latifolia
Aster puniceus
Eupatorium fistulous
Hibiscus moscheutos
Sagittaria falcata
Sagittaria latifolia
Peltandra virginica
Iris versicolor
Pontederia cordata
Polygonnum amphibian
Baccharis halimifolia
Myrica cerifera
Magnolia virginiana
Prunus serotina
Rosa palustris
black needlerush
soft rush
giant reed
saltmeadow hay
bulrush or three square
common cattail
swamp aster
Joe-Pye weed
hibiscus
bulltongue
arrowhead
arrow arum
blue flag
pickerelweed
water smartweed
groundsel tree
wax myrtle
sweetbay magnolia
wild black cherry
swamp rose
APPENDIX 2
Fish/Shellfish Species
Leiostomus xanthurus
Micropogon undulatus
Mugil cephalus
Alosa aestivalis
Alosa pseudoharengus
Perca flavescens
Moron americana
Moron saxatilis
Micropterus salmoides
Esox americanus
Centrarchus macropterus
Lepomis gibbosus
Lepomis auritus
Lepomis macrochirus
Lepomis gulosus
Cyprinus carpio
Fundulus confluentus
Fundulus linolatus
Cyprinodon variegatus
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Gambusia affinis
Ictalurus catus
Ictalurus nbulosus
Ictalurus natalis
Lepisosteus osseus
Amia calva
Peralichthys lethosigma
Brevoortia tyrannus
Callincta sapidus
Panopeus herbstii
Neopanope texana
Palaemontes vulgaris
Astacidae spp.
Rangia cunata
Amphibians - Aquatic Species
Rana catesbeiana
Rana pipiens
Rana clamitans
Pseudacris brimleyi
spot
croaker
striped mullet
blueback -herringg
alewife
yellow perch
white perch
striped bass
largemouth bass
redfin pickerel
round sunfish
bream or speckled perch
red breasted sunfish
bluegill
warmouth
common carp
marsh killifish
lined top minnow
sheepshead minnow
golden shiner
mosquito fish
white catfish
brown bullhead
yellow bullhead
longnose gar
bowfin or grindle
southern flounder
Atlantic menhaden
blue crab
common mud crab
Say's mud crab
grass or common shore shrimp
American crayfish
wedge rangia
bull frog
leopard frog
green frog
Brimley's Chorus Frog
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Hyla crucifer spring peeper
Acris gryllvs southern cricket frog
Reptilian Species
Agkistrodon piscivorus cottonmouth
Seminatrix pygaea black swamp snake
Storeria occipitomaculata redtbeAy snake
Rhadinaea flavilata pine woods snake
7'hamnophis-sauritus Eastern ribbon snake
Nerodia taxispilofa brown water snake
Nerodia fasciata Southern water snake
Crotalus atricaudatus canebrake rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus Eastern rattlesnake
Chelydra serpentine snapping turtle
Caretta loggerhead turtle
Malaclemys terrapin diamondback turtle
Clemmys guffata spotted turtle
Chrysemys picta painted turtle
Bird Species
Leucophoyx thula snowing egret
Casmerodius albus egretta
Ardea herodias great egret or American egret

Florida caerulea great blue heron
little blue heron
Egretta tricolor tri-colored heron
Nycticorax hoactli black night heron
Butorides striatus
Eudocimus albus- green backed heron

Butaurus lentiginosus white ibis
American bittern
belted king fisher

Phalacrocorax our fus snipe
double crested cormorants
Larus delawarensis ring billed gull
Larus argenfatus herring gull
Buteo jamaicensis red tailed hawk
Circus cyanens
Falco sparverius marsh hawk - northern harrier

Pandion baliaetus American kestnel - sparrow hawk

Cathartes aura osprey
turkey vulture
Branta canacteusis Canadian goose
Aix sponsa wood duck
Anas rubripes black duck
Chen hyperborea snow geese
Cygnus columbianus swan
Anas acuta tzitzihoa pin tail
Anas plafyrhynchos mallard
Anas discors blue winged teal
Anas erecca green winged teal
Anas elypeatta northern shoveler
Rallus longirostris clapper rail
Agelaius phoeniceus red winged black bird
Cistothorus palustris marsh wren
Zenaidura macroura morning dove
european starling
and numerous song bird species
Mammal Species
Oryzomys palustris marsh rat
Peromyscus gossypinus cotton mouse
Sorex longirostris fisheri dismal swamp shrew
Sylvilagus palustris marsh rabbit
Ondatra zibethicus muskrat
Myocastar coypus nutria
Lutra canadensis river otter
Mustela vision mink
Procyon lotor raccoon
Odocoileus virginianus white-tailed deer

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Please type or print. Carefully describe
all anticipated development activities,
including construction, excavation, 2"y?u`plan to build a marina, also
filling, paving, land clearing, and storm -..... ..... -cbydp]:ete- and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
water control. If the requested information
is not'relevant to your project, write b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4_and 8-9 existing project, new work, or both?,,,
must be completed for all projects.
Maintenance
1 APPL=CANT c.' Will the project be for community, private
or commercial use?
a:-Name.NC Dept_..of Transportation Public use
ATTN: Mr. B. J. O'Quinn, P.E. _
Address P. O. Box 25201
City _Raleigh State NC d.'Describe the planned use of the project.
zip 27611 Day Phone [phone] Maintain access between Currituck and
x Landowner or Authorized agent Bell Island on SR 1245.
b. Project name (if any) B-2536
State Project No. 8.2040101
4 LAND AND WATER
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, CHARACTER= S T = CS
also give the owner's name and address.
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
2 LOCATION OF MHW = +/-0.55
PROPOSED PROTECT
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
a. Street address or secondary road number Currituck Mucky.Peat (CU)
SR 1245
e. Vegetation on tract Marsh grass
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Bell Island
f. Man-made features now on tract Roadway
c. County Currituck and bridge
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan
d. Is proposed work within city limits or Classification of the site (Consult the
planning jurisdiction? Yes local land use plan.)
e. Name of body of water nearest project x Conservation Transitional
Coinjock Bay Developed Community
Rural Other
3 D E S CR= PT Z ON AND h. How is tract zoned by local government?
PLANNED USE OP' No zoning
PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you
propose (for example, building a home,
motel, marina, bulkhead, or pier). Replace
bridge in half sections while maintaining
traffic.
i. How are adjacent waters classified?.
SC (Tidal salt waters)
j. Has a professional archaeological survey
been carried out for the tract? No If so,
by whom?
3/91

5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT: - - Surface runoff
Complete this section if the project includes
and land development.
a.-Type and number of building, facilities,
or structures proposed Bridge with three m. Water supply source Rainfall
spans at 13m (total 43' x 3' = 1291)
n. If the project is oceanfront development,
b. Number of lots or parcels 2 describe the steps that will be taken to
maintain established public beach access-
c. Density (Give the number of residential ways or provide new access.
units and the units per acre.) 0 N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
0.55 ha (1.4 acres) o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what
will be the elevation above mean sea level
e. If the proposed project will disturb more of the first habitable floor? N/A
than one acre of land, the Division of
Land Resources must receive an erosion and
sedimentation control plan at least 30 days 6 EXCAVAT = ON AND F 2 L]=.
before land disturbing activity begins. If = NFORMAT Z ON
applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division a. Describe below the purpose of proposed
of Land Resources? No excavation or fill activities (excluding
bulkheads, which are covered in Section 7)
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75
feet of mean high water to be covered by Length Width Depth
impermeable surfaces, such as pavement, Access channel
buildings, rooftops. (MLW) or (NWL)
54%
Boat basin
g. List the materials, such as mar., paver
stone, asphalt, or concrete, to be used Other (break-
for paved surfaces. water, pier,
Asphalt and concrete boat ramp,
rock jetty)
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management Fill placed in
plan been submitted to the Division of wetland or below 250m 9.2m
Environmental Management? N/A MHW (820-) (301)
.,...._..__.
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or Upland fill
waste water treatment facilities. areas
N/A aL/? GCV ; = c7. SSA c......
b. Amount of material to be excavated from
j. Have these facilities received state or below water level in cubic yards 0
local approval? N/A
c. Type of material N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. d. Does the area to be excavated include
N/A marshland, swamps, or other wetlands?
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
waters of the state (for example, surface 0
runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/
commercial efflnpnt_ "wash Anwn"1-

f.
Dimensions of spoil disposal' area Shoreline erosion during preceding
months, in feet
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
N/A If no, attach a
letter granting permission from the owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A..
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marsh-
land, swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 1360 cy below
MHW
m. Type of fill material Local sand & rock
n. Source of fill material Local borrow pit
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or
other wetlands? Yes
P. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
250m x 9.2m
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept
on site and erosion controlled?
Floating silt screens and silt fence
r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? Heavy highway
construction equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting
equipment to project site? No If yes,
explain steps that will be taken to
lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHOREL Z NE
S TAB 2 L 2 ZAT = ON
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 265m (8691)
b. Average distance waterward of mean high
water or normal water level 2m (6.71)
d. Type of bulkhead material Class II RipRap
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be
placed below mean high water 1360 cy
f. Type of fill material Local sand and
rock
8 AMV_XT=ONAL =NP'O
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
property. If the applicant is not claiming
to be the owner of said property, then
forwarded 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 work plat (including plan view
and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale
in black ink on an 8 1/2 x 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 18 high
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 the plan requirements and it must
be sufficiently detailed to guide agency
personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR), numbers,
landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable,
that may have been developed in consultation
with the Division of Environmental
Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of
the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners
These individuals have 30 day in which to
submit comments on the proposed project to ,
the Division of Coastal Management and
should be advised by the applicant of that
opportunity.
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Name General J. E. Wood (Estate)
Address P. O. Box 188
Currituck, NC 27929
Name
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits
issued for work on the project tract. Include
permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
COE NWP 23 issued on 10/6/93
(COE Action ID No. 199304485)
A check for $250 made payable to the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources to cover the costs of processing
the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
9 CE RT = P' Z CAT = ON AND
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ENTER ON LAND
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 this 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 further 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 project.
This is the S day of ' • 1 IRti 19 ?.
Landow r o Autho ized Agent
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public
funds, attach a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources hereby gives public
notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and 143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that NC DOT of Currituck
County, filed an application on May 12, 1995, for a permit from the Division of Coastal
Management to develop in an Area of Environmental Concern and for certification from the
Division of Environmental Management that a discharge of fill material in project wetlands
will not violate applicable water quality standards.
According to said application NC DOT proposes to replace the existing bent pile
bridge with a new structure. The new bridge would utilize the same alignment and will be
approximately 0.66 feet higher than the existing structure. The applicant plans to rip rap
approximately 869 feet of shoreline to protect the roadway from erosion. The project is
located at the bridge over Coinjock Bay on SR 1245, in Currituck County.
A copy of the entire application and additional information may be examined (or
copies furnished upon request and payment of reproduction costs) during normal business
hours at the office of Dennis Hawthorn, Division of Coastal Management, located at 1367
US 17 South, Elizabeth City, N.C., 919/264-3901, and/or the office of Deborah Sawyer,
Division of Environmental Management, DEHNR Regional Field Office, Washington, N.C.,
919/946-6481.
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take final action on this
water quality certification on or before July 14, 1995. The issuance of the CAMA Major
Development permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this projected date
depending upon the nature of the comments submitted and subsequent hearings that may
result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in writing to Roger N. Schecter,
Director, Division of Coastal Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
July 9, 1995 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision, and to Mr. John Dorney,
Division of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
July 4, 1995 for consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later comments on
the CAMA application will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision.
Project modifications 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 request.
PUBLISHED ON: MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1995 RECEIVED
JUN 2 91995
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Permit Class
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Permit Number
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment, Health & Natural Resources
and
Coastal Resources Commission
Vermft
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X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
101-95
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Issued to NC Dept. of Transportation, P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611
authorizing development in
SR1245
Currituck
County at Bridge #8 over Coinjock Bay on
as requested in the permittee's application dated 5/5/95 and attached
workplan drawings, 5, dated 6/28/94.
This permit, issued on AUGUST 7, 1995 , 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 a fine, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Excavation/Fill
1) In order to protect juvenile finfish populations, no excavation or filling will be permitted
between April 1 and September 30 of any year without the prior approval of the Division of
Coastal Management.
2) All fill material will be obtained from an upland source.
3) All fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants, except in trace quantities.
4) All fill material, construction materials and equipment shall be contained within the approved
construction site.
(See attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the
issuing 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
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not
covered hereunder requires further Departmental approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31. 1998
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina
Coastal Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEHNR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Roger . Schecter, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
5) The temporary placement or double-handling of excavated material within waters or vegetated
wetlands is not authorized.
6) No excavated or fill materials will be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or waters
outside of the permitted area.
7) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
8) No excavated or fill material will be placed in any location or in any manner so as to impair
surface water flow into or out of any wetland area.
Riprap
9) The riprap material will not be positioned farther waterward than 7 feet from the normal water
level (NWL) elevation contour at any point along its alignment.
10) All backfill materials will be obtained from a highground source and confined landward of the
permitted riprap.
Sedimentation/Erosion Control
11) Appropriate erosion and sedimentation control devices, measures, or structures will be used to
prevent sediment from entering the adjacent wetlands/watercourses/property (e.g., silt fence,
diversion swales/berms, sand fence, etc.).
12) A ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion will be provided within 30 working days of
completion of any phase of grading on cut or filled slopes.
13) Activities will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the construction area.
14) All disturbed areas must be properly graded and seeded to prevent the formation of mosquito
breeding habitat.
Mitigation
15) Prior to completion of the project, a mitigation plan to offset the loss of coastal wetland impacts
will be submitted to the Division of Coastal Management and the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers for approval.
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NC Dept. of Transportation
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Permit ##101-95
Page 3 of 3
16) Implementation of the approved mitigation plan must commence prior to the completion of the
project.
General
17) All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the permit plans.
18) 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. Use of the permitted activity must not
interfere with the public's right to free navigation on all navigable waters of the United States.
NOTE: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has assigned the proposed project COE Action ID.
No. 199503843.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Franklin Vick
N. C. Dept. of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
Re: Project modification
Bridge over Coinjock Bay
Currituck County
TIP# B-2536
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September 24, 1996
We have reviewed your plans to modify the construction bridge plans for the south
access area as described in your 30 August 1996 letter. We have no objections to your
plans and our earlier concurrence is hereby approved.
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Please call Mr. John Dorney of my staff at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
cc: Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
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Sincerely,
eston Howard, Jr., E.
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
August 30, 1996
Mr. Richard L. Watts, District Manager
N.C. Department of Environment, Health
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Division of Coastal Resources
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1367 U.S. 17 South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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Currituck County; TIP No. B-2536; Federal Aid No. BRZ-145(1)
The Department of Transportation has concluded that a minor change to the
design of the temporary work bridge will result in minimizing impacts to adjacent
wetlands and aquatic habitat, while providing adequate construction access to the work
area. The recommended change is to construct a slightly longer work bridge from the
south approach only, terminating the temporary bridge at approximately station 1+230.
This will still allow the same channel opening for public trust usage as the original
design, but eliminates the impacts to wetlands on the north side of the water resource.
In view of the reduction of impacts to the adjacent estuarine communities, it is
reasonable to assume that this request will be considered favorably by the Division of
Coastal Management and other interested parties. Consequently, it is requested that a
minor refinement to the existing permit be approved. Such action, if approved, will
allow the contractor to proceed without delay on this important project.
Thank you for your assistance and consideration in this matter.
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August 30, 1996
Mr. Richard L. Watts, District Manager
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GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETARY
REFERENCE: CAMA Permit No. 101-95 for the Proposed Bridge Over Coinjock Bay,
Currituck County, TIP No. B-2536; Federal Aid No. BRZ-145(1)
The Department of Transportation has concluded that a minor change to the
design of the temporary work bridge will result in minimizing impacts to adjacent
wetlands and aquatic habitat, while providing adequate construction access to the work
area. The recommended change is to construct a slightly longer work bridge from the
south approach only, terminating the temporary bridge at approximately station 1+230.
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design, but eliminates the impacts to wetlands on the north side of the water resource.
In view of the reduction of impacts to the adjacent estuarine communities, it is
reasonable to assume that this request will be considered favorably by the Division of
Coastal Management and other interested parties. Consequently, it is requested that a
minor refinement to the existing permit be approved. Such action, if approved, will
allow the contractor to proceed without delay on this important project.
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