20100616 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20100728

Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
July 27, 2010
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James H. Gregson
Director
Dee Freeman
Secretary
20100616
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Location:
Cyndi Karoly
Division of Water Quality
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Town of Morehead City / Newport River Boat Ramp
JUL 4 8 2010
DEW - WER OVAUTY
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The project site is located at 301 Highway 70, Radio Island, Morehead City,
Carteret County.
Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to outfall pipe improvements, excavation, grading
and development of the existing high ground with all associated infrastructure
such as an access road, parking and the relocation of an existing berm. Also
proposing to construct a six lane boat ramp area with two sheet pile
breakwaters.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
08/17/2010. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Heather Styron at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached continents.
SIGNED DATE
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557-3421 One
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Town of Morehead City (Newport River Pier Ext.) C/0
McDavid and Associates, Inc
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Located on the Morehead /Beaufort causeway at 301
Highway 70 immediately north of the Morehead City high rise bridge and within the
Newport River.
Photo Index - 2000: 41-527 grids N (11), O-Q (11 &12). P-Q (13)
2006: 41-8035 grids H-J (13 & 14)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2695152.719 Y: 361798.333 Rover: J071215A
Longitude: 76°41' 10.96353 Latitude: 34°43' 18.61245
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit- 12/17/2009, 01/12/2009,
7/07/2010
Was Applicant Present - No, No, No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 6/28/2010
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Morehead City dated 2007
Land Classification from LUP - Port Mixed Use/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA, CW, ES
(C) Water Dependent: pier, platform (yes)
(D) Intended Use: public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Municipal sewer
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Pier, bulkhead, boardwalk, restrooms, parking
lot and riprap
Planned - excavation, breakwater (2), six lane boat ramp,
high ground development (access road, berm relocation,
parking lot)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED FIT,T.FD OTHFR
(A) Open Water N/A N/A 17,250ft2 Incorp.
3,288ft2 Shaded
(B) Shallow Bottom (boatramp below
nhw included) 34,660 ft2 N/A N/A
(C) High Ground N/A 365,468 ft2 N/A
(D) High Marsh 816 ft2 N/A
(E) USCOE Designated Wetlands 1,649 ft2 N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 419,843ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
Field Investigation Report:
Town of Morehead City
Page 02
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: This project is being proposed as a major modification to Major
Permit 214-06. The applicant proposes outfall pipe improvements, excavation, grading and
development of the existing high ground with all associated infrastructure such as an
access road, parking and the relocation of an existing berm. They are also proposing to
construct a six lane boat ramp area with two sheet pile breakwaters, for public use to the
previously authorized development.
9. Narrative Descri tp ion
The Town of Morehead City Newport River boat ramp project is located on the
Morehead/Beaufort causeway at 301Highway 70 within the Newport River and north of
the existing high rise bridge. The tract is bordered by a spoil island owned and used by the
NC Ports Authority to the east and the DOT Hwy 70 Bridge right-of-way to the south.
The Town of Morehead City property is 181,748 square feet in its entirety and is an
average of 10' above NHW. Presently there is an existing public fishing pier, bulkhead,
riprap, boardwalk, public restroom and parking lot on this tract. Approximately 816 ft' of
coastal marsh and 1,649 ftz of USACOE designated wetlands are located within the
immediate vicinity of the boatramp project area that would be affected. The coastal
wetlands consist predominately of S ap rtina patens. The undeveloped portion of the high
ground is comprised of cedars and scrub bushes and a few areas of jurisdictional wetlands.
The developed portion of the high ground contains a public rest room facility, parking lot,
boardwalk and paved access road.
The Morehead City Land Use Plan classifies this property as Port Mixed Use, with all
parts of the AEC classified Conservation. This section of the Newport River is not
designated as Primary Nursery Area and is closed to the taking of shellfish. The Newport
River is approximately 2,300' wide at the location and carries a water classification of SC.
Riparian corridors were established during the original permitted proposal. All
development of the current proposal meets the required setbacks. Substrate in the Newport
River is mostly sand and silt. No SAV's or shellfish beds were observed within the
proposal project area.
10. Proiect Description:
The existing major permit # 214-06, which was issued on December 20, 2006, authorized
the public fishing pier replacement and expansion and shoreline stabilization with riprap.
A modification was issued on May 4, 2009 to add a 16' x 100' extension to the existing
pier as well as a 15' x 30' "T"-shaped platform. The current proposal is for the
development of the high ground portion, improvements on the outfall pipe, excavation and
the construction of a six-lane boat ramp with two breakwaters for public use.
The proposed ramp would be 128' wide and 68' long with six travel lanes separated by
five floating docks. Each travel lane would be 17' wide and 68' in length. There would be
a 34' x 145' concrete apron at the top of the ramp area. The apron would be located at the
nhw contour on the north side and 47'above nhw on the south side of the ramp. The
northern most travel lane for the concrete ramp would extend 60' below nhw with the
southern most travel lane for the concrete ramp extending 35' below nhw and 33' above
Field Investigation Report:
Town of Morehead City
Page 03
nhw. There are no wetlands on the northern most section of the ramp area however;
construction of the southern most section would require the removal of a total of 816ft2 of
coastal wetlands and 1,649 ft2 of USACOE designated wetlands.
There would be five floating piers within the ramp area which would help designate the six
travel lanes for launching. The southern most pier would consist of two sections of floating
dock accessed by two gangways. The first section would be located 27' waterward of the
concrete apron and retain the dimensions of 8' x 12'. The second section, which would be
67' waterward of the concrete apron, would be 8' x 25' in size. The three inner floating
piers would each be 8' x 91' and would extend a maximum of 62' to 82' below nhw
depending on location. There would be two breakwaters located along the northern most
floating dock as well as the southern most floating dock. Both of the breakwaters would be
129' long and would extend a maximum distance of 105' below nhw.
To facilitate use of the boatramp area the applicants are proposing to excavate a section of
shallow bottom with a hydraulic pipeline. A total of 2,760 cubic yards of material would
be removed below nhw. The excavation dimensions are 153' x 175'. The average existing
depth is -2.4'nlw with a proposed final depth of -4' nlw. The connecting water depths
within this area range from -5'nlw to -6'nlw.
A portion of the ramp area would be dredged as well. The dimension for this area are 68' x
130'. The average depth in this area is -0'nlw and would have a final depth of -4'nlw.
There is an 816 ft' expanse of coastal wetlands as well as a 1,649 ft2 section of USACOE
designated wetlands within this area that would be excavated.
The high ground development consists of the relocation of an existing berm, replacement
of an existing effluent pipe, construction of a temporary access road through the NC State
Ports Authority property and the construction of a 58 space car/trailer parking lot. The
impervious surface for the entire tract is 50.8% and 7.25% within the Coastal Shoreline
AEC. The proposed upland development would require a total of 365,468 ft2 of high
ground to be graded and filled.
The 58-space car/trailer parking area would be located east and directly behind the
proposed boat ramp area. The southern most spaces would be located a distance of 105'
from nhw and the northern most spaces would be 90' from nhw. The new parking lot
would connect to and be accessed through the northeast corner of the existing pier parking
lot.
There is an existing confined dredge disposal facility that would be utilized for spoil
disposal. It is located on the adjacent NC State Ports Authority property. Currently the
western most existing berm is on the Town of Morehead City lease site and would be
relocated to accommodate for the new access road. The berm would be moved east from
its current location to the NC State Port facility property. The berm would start from grade
and rise with an outer 3:1 ratio, depending on location, to a flat ridge, then fall with an
inner 3:1 ratio. The fill height would be a maximum of 15'. All sides of the berm would be
designed in this manner. The berm would allow for a maximum water level of 14'. The
Field Investigation Report:
Town of Morehead City
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existing ground surface is at + 5' with the berm height at +20' from existing grade. It
would be located 265' above nhw.
There is an existing 510' long effluent pipe leaving the spoil area and discharging into the
closed portion of the Newport River. A 120' section of the existing effluent pipe as well as
22 wooden support cradles would be removed and replaced. The pipe would be 36 inch 12
gauge galvanized corrugated steel pipe. Due to an expanse of coastal wetlands at this
location it would be placed landward of the coastal wetlands and a minimum of 4' above
existing grade.
11. Anticipated Impacts:
The upland portion of this project would require the grading and filling of 365,468 ft2 with
a finished impervious percentage of 7.25% within the AEC and 50.8% for the entire tract.
The proposed docks would shade 3,288ft2 and incorporate 17,250 ft2 of open water. The
excavation for the boatramp would disturb 34,660 ft2 of shallow bottom habitat, 816 ft' of
coastal wetlands, 1,649 ft' of USACOE designated wetlands and remove 2,760 cubic yards
of sandy/silty material from the system. The excavation and setting of pilings has the
potential to cause a temporary increase in turbidity during construction and excavation
activities. The width of the floating piers would be greater than six feet, however it would
improve public safety and access to the estuarine system. The boatramp would add needed
public boating access to the Town of Morehead City Area. There should be no undue
interference to navigation along this section of shoreline. The proposal would also remove
an existing dilapidated asbestos sea wall material from the estuarine system.
Name: Heather Styron Date: 7/26/10 Morehead City
North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
MEMORANDUM:
NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Coastal Management
James H. Gregson, Director
Resources
Dee Freeman, Secretary
TO: DOUG HUGGETT
FROM: HEATHER STYRON
THROUGH: TED TYNDALL )'iK I I21o1??
SUBJECT: COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS - CAMA MAJOR PERMIT-
TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY NEWPORT RIVER BOAT RAMP
HWY 70, MOREHEAD-CITY
DATE: 7/26/10
The following are my comments and recommendations regarding the aforementioned proposal.
The proposal is for the construction of a six travel lane boatramp for public use, excavation,
breakwaters, berm relocation, effluent pipe repair as well as all associated upland development
(parking lot,access rd etc).
The proposal would place a total of five docks within the boatramp area to help with access for
the six travel lanes. The docks would extend a maximum of 82' below nhw in a 2,300' water
body. There would be two 128.75' breakwaters constructed as well which would extend a
maximum distance of 105' below nhw. A total of 2,760 cubic yards of material would be
removed below nhw to a final depth of -4' nlw from an average depth of -2.4 n1w. The boat ramp
excavation would remove a total of 816 square feet of coastal wetlands and 1,649 square feet of
USACOE designated wetlands however per 15A NCAC 07H.0208 (b) (1) (A) could be allowed
through fringes or regularly and irregularly flooded coastal wetlands if the loss of wetlands
would not cause a significant adverse impact and if there is no reasonable alternative that would
avoid the wetland losses. The high ground work would grade and fill a total of 365,468 square
feet. The total area to be covered by impervious within the AEC would be 7.25% and 50.8%
outside the AEC. The width of the docks would be greater than six feet, however per 7H.0208
(6) (A) could be permitted if the greater width is necessary for safety or to improve public use
access.
Therefore I recommend the project be authorized as proposed on plats dated received June 28,
2010, contingent upon the following specific conditions and all applicable standard conditions:
1. The authorized structure and associated activity must not cause an
unacceptable interference with navigation.
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2. No wetlands outside of the area indicated on the workplats shall be excavated or filled.
3. The length of the proposed docks and breakwaters shall not exceed the distance as shown
on the plats.
4. No work shall hinder navigation in any way.
5. In order to provide safe use the piers shown on the workplat are authorized at 8' in width.
6. No Slips are authorized.
7. The excavation shall not exceed a final depth of - 4' nlw.
8. All excavated material shall be placed on high ground above nhw and landward of the
regularly or irregularly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures
to prevent spill over of solids into any marsh or surrounding marsh.
9. Remnants of the old asbestos bulkhead shall be disposed of in accordance with all state
and federal regulations.
10. The temporary placement or double handling of excavated fill materials within waters or
vegetated wetlands is not authorized.
11. All disturbed areas will be properly graded and provided ground cover sufficient to
restrain erosion within thirty (30) working days of project completion.
Cc: Ted Tyndall, DCM
Doug Huggett, DCM
Dave Timpy, COE
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NFLICATION ftr
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(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name Project Name (if applicable)
Town Of Morehead City Contract 49 - Newport River Boat Ramp
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
R. Randy Martin
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address PO Box City State
706 Arendell Street N/A Morehead City NC
ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No.
28557 USA 252 - 726 - 6848 ext. 110 252 - 72 6 - 2267
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
N/A N/A N/A N/A-
Email
[e-mail]
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2. Agent/Contractor Information IM U,
Business Name ML 2 20110
McDavid Associates, Inc.
DENR-WATER QIJAUTY
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name WETLAWS AND '
F. Tyndall Lewis
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name
Tim A. Lewis
Mailing Address PO Box City State
109 E. Walnut Street 1776 J Goldsboro NC
ZIP Phone No. 1 Phone No. 2
27533 919 - 736 - 7630 ext. 919 - 736 - 7631 ext.
FAX No. Contractor #
919 735 7351 N/A
Street Address (d different from above) City State ZIP
N/A N/A N/A N/A -
Email
[e-mail]
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple) Street Address State Rd. #
Carteret 301 Highway 70 Radio Island US 70
Subdivision Name City State Zip
N/A Morehead City NC 28557 -'-'
Phone No. Lot No(s) (if many, attach additional page with list) 1 .a
N/A - - ext. N/A, ?
.
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a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak Newport River
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ?Manmade ?LInknown Newport River
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ?No work falls within.
Town of Morehead City
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
854.24 ft. 181,748.44 sq. ft.
c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N/A, NWL (normal water level)
(if many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) 10 ft. ?NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
Grass and small trees and shrubs.
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
Portion of site presently used for pier, pier access and parking, and Confined Disposal Facility operated by NC State Ports
Authority.
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Highway 70 to the South, Newport River to West and North, Confined Disposal Facility operated by NC State Ports
Authority to the East.
h. How does local government zone the tract? i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
Port Industrial (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
®Yes ?No ?NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ?Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, by whom?
1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ?Yes ®No ?NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
M. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? U yam, I?'"
®Yes ?No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes ?No l

above, has a delineation been conducted?
(iii) If yes to either (i) or a (i) v 4'c r ) 1a s
®Yes ?No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
Property is provided sewer services by the Town of Morehead City.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Property is provided potable water services by the Town of Morehead City.
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
Pier parking area drains to north where stormwater temporarily floods and infiltrates into the ground. Confined Disposal Facility
outside dike wall drains to Newport River.
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ?Commercial ®Public/Government
?Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Existing pier and pier parking will continue in use. Proposed boat ramp and parking will provide public access for boaters to
the Newport River and adjacent waters.
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Construction will involve significant grading activities and pavement installation. Equipment will include excavators, motor
graders, bull dozers, dump trucks, and loaders. Equipment will be temporarily stored on-site until job has been completed.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Construct boat ramp with six travelways and associated parking and on-site stormwater infiltration trenches and basins.
Existing Confined Disposal Facility dike to be relocated from Morehead City to NC State Ports Authority project. Boat ramp
area to be dredged for boat ingress/egress.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Existing CAMA pier permit to be
modified for addition of proposed boat
ramp.
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 4.01 ?Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ®Yes ?No ?NA
that the public has established use of? Public trust area of Newport River
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
Existing discharge from NCSPA Confined Disposal Facility is to Newport River and will be replaced with a new discharge
pipe at same location.
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ?Yes ?No [RNA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.

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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) - (f) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative. Attached
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed. Attached
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Attached
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
Attached
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. Attached
f. 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.
Name See Attachments A and B Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
CAMA Permit 214-06 issued December 20, 2006; DWQ Permit
WQ 0032868 issued April 18, 2008 and PWSS Approval 08-
00507 issued April 9, 2008
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable. Attached
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary. Map Attached
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner) N/A
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
puplic funds or use of public lands, attach g staterttent documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
YH document nas been com leteQ.
1 7. 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 the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
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.
Date June 18, 2010
Print Name R. and. artin
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ?DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
®DCM MP-3 Upland Development
®DCM MP-4 Structures Information
Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts y ?t
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. Please include all supplemental information.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet.
Access Other
Channel Canal Boat Basin Boat Ramp Rock Groin Rock (excluding
(NLW or Breakwater shoreline
NWL) - stabilization
Length 175 ft. N/A N/A 5'-10'* ?c; N/A N/A N/A
Width 153 ft. N/A N/A 129 ft. N/A N/A N/A
Avg. Existing 2
4 ft N/A N/A 0 ft NA NA N/A
Depth .
. .
Final Project 4
0 ft N/A N/A 4
0 ft NA NA N/A
Depth .
. .
.
1. EXCAVATION ?This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards. Sand
2,760 CY below NHW
C. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh d. High-ground excavation in cubic yards.
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), 157 CY (above NHW in boat ramp)
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
®CW 816 ?SAV ?SB
OWL 1,649 ?None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
*Boat ramp construction -North end of Boat Ramp extends 5 ft.
waterward of existing NLW and 28.6' waterward of proposed
NLW line. South end of Boat Ramp extends 10 ft. waterward of
existing NLW and 28.6" waterward of proposed NLW line.
2. 'DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ?This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area. b. Dimensions of disposal area.
NC State Ports Authority CDF adjacent to property 220'x 480'x 8'
C. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area? d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
?Yes ®No ?NA ®Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. (ii) If yes, where?
Use of adjacent NCSPA CDF facility is anticipated
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), ?Yes ONo ?NA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected. (ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
?CW ?SAV ?SB N/A
?WL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
N/A

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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION 0This section not applicable'
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 - Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length:
[]Bulkhead ?Riprap []Breakwater/Sill []Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
e. Type of stabilization material
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater/Sill Other
i. Source of fill material.
Width: r
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL:
B S' t .,f?
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
[]Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
4, OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ED This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? L?Yes LJ No L] NA b
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water
(iii) Dimensions of fill area '
(iv) Purpose of fill
(i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
?CW ?SAV ?SB
?WL []None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled? backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Boat ramp dredging to be pumped to CDF; Backhoe excavation to hydraulic dredge and backhoe
be spread on site.
C. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
[]Yes ENo ?NA site? []Yes ®No ?NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. (ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
N/A environmental impacts.
N/A
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Contract 49-Newport River Boat Ramp Applicant Name 'V IC
Project Name Applicant Signature
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Form DCM MP-3
UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
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. Please include all supplemental information.
GENERAL UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or structures b. Number of lots or parcels.
proposed. Morehead Cif arcel will contain ublic boat ram and
Proposed - One boat ramp with six lanes,dredging, parking
area with 58 car/trailer spaces, existing CDF dike
relocation, temporary construction access road,and
existing CDF discharge structure & pipe replacement
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the units per
acre).
No residential units proposed.
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the
Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and
sedimentation control plan at least 30 days before land-disturbing
activity begins.
(i) If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
?Yes ®No ?NA
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parking area; NCSPA parcel will contain temporary CDF.
d. Size of area to be graded, filled, or disturbed including roads,
ditches, etc.
8.39 acres
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete)
to be used for impervious surfaces.
asphalt and concrete pavements
(ii) If yes, list the date submitted: N/A
g. Give the percentage of the tract within the coastal shoreline AEC to
be covered by impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as
pavement, building, rooftops, or to be used for vehicular driveways
or parking.
7.25%
h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development Permit may also
require a Stormwater Certification.
(i) Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of
Water Quality for review?
?Yes UNo ?NA
i. Give the percentage of the entire tract to be covered by impervious
and/or built-upon surfaces, such as pavement, building, rooftops,
or to be used for vehicular driveways or parking.
(ii) If yes, list the date submitted: N/A
50.8% (Stormwater Application
Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
Central sewer system operated by Town of Morehead City
1. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to waters of the
state (e.g., surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/
commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges).
Discharge of effluent from proposed CDF (Confined
Disposal Facility) is anticipated when dredging is
accomplished, Location of discharge same as original
discharge point from existing CDF.
k. Have the facilities described in Item (i) received state or local
approval?
?Yes NNo ?NA
If yes, attach appropriate documentation.
m. Does the proposed project include an innovative stormwater
design?
?Yes ®No ?NA
If yes, attach appropriate documentation.
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m. Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.g., well, n. (i) Will water be impounded? ®Yes ?No ?NA
community, public system, etc.) (ii) If yes, how many acres?
2 acres will be temporarily
Public water system operated by impounded in proposed CDF
the Town of Morehead City. on NCSPA property.
o. When was the lot(s) platted and recorded? p. If proposed development is a subdivision, will additional utilities be
installed for this upland development?
Unknown -more than 20 years ago. ?Yes ?No ®NA
June 18, 2010
Date
Contract 49-Newport River Boat Ramp
Project Name
Town of Morehead City
Applicant Nam
Applicant Signature

Form DCM MP-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 that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
9, DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA CHARACTERISTICS ?This section not applicable
a. (i) Is the docking facility/marina: b. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
?Commercial ®Public/Government ?Private/Community ®Yes ?No
c. (i) Dock(s) and/or pier(s)
(ii) Number 5
(iii) Length 3(a-)-91'each and 2 (a) 37'each
(iv) Width 8'
(v) Floating ®Yes ?No
d. (i) Are Finger Piers included? ?Yes ®No
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ?Yes ?No
e. (i) Are Platforms included? ?Yes ®No
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ?Yes ?No
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
g. (i) Number of slips proposed
0
(ii) Number of slips existing
0
i. Check the proposed type of siting:
? Land cut and access channel
®Open water; dredging for basin and/or channel
?Open water; no dredging required
?Other; please describe:
k. Typical boat length: 20'
m. (i) Will the facility have tie pilings?
?Yes NNo
(ii) If yes number of tie pilings?
N/A
f. (i) Are Boatlifts included? ?Yes NNo
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
h. Check all the types of services to be provided.
? Full service, including travel lift and/or rail, repair or
maintenance service
? Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
? Dockage ("wet slips") only, number of slips:
? Dry storage; number of boats:
® Boat ramp(s); number of boat ramps: one with 6 travel lanes
? Other, please describe:
N/A
j. Describe the typical boats to be served (e.g., open runabout,
charter boats, sail boats, mixed types).
Mixed
1. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
®Yes ?No

2. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS ?This _ "_? n not?pj" cable
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project. e9C?gl(r?
? Office Toilets
? Toilets for patrons; Number: 2; Location: Existing pier on property has one male bathroom and one female bathroom.
? Showers
? Boatholding tank pumpout; Give type and location:
b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater.
Existing pier bathrooms are connected to Town of Morehead City sewer system.
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and trash.
Existing pier has fish cleaning stations and trash receptacles. Proposed boat ramp will have trash receptacles.
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled?
Proposed boat ramp is for small boats on trailers which typically do not have on-board bathrooms. There are no docking
facilities.
e. (i) Give the location and number of "No Sewage Discharge" signs proposed.
None are proposed..
(ii) Give the location and number of "Pumpout Available" signs proposed.
There are no pumpout facilities proposed.
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
Not applicable.
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of?
Not applicable.
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" signs proposed. two "no wake" signs proposed.
i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality.
No fuel handling facilities are proposed.
j. What will be the marina policy on overnight and live-aboard dockage?
Not applicable.
k. Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing?
There is no boat basin; proposed ramp area is open to Newport River.
1. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina, what types of services are currently provided?
Project consists of a new boat ramp (6 lanes) and associated parking to be constructed on the same property currently used
as a fishing pier and associated parking.
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m. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area?
?Yes NNo
n. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area?
?Yes ®No
o. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
(SIB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected.
®CW 816 SF ?SAV ?SB
EWL 1,649SF ?None
p. Is the proposed marina/docking facility located within or within close proximity to any shellfish leases? ?Yes NNo
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder(s), and give the proximity to the lease.
N/A
3. BOATHOUSE (including covered lifts) ® This section not applicable
a. (i) Is the boathouse structure(s):
?Commercial ?Public/Government ?Private/Community
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
4. GROIN (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc. If a rock groin, use MP-2, Excavation and Fill.) ®This section not applicable
a. (i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
5. BREAKWATER (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc.) ?This section not applicable
a. Length 2 Cod 128.75 ft. each b. Average distance from NHW, NWL, or wetlands
N/A-Breakwater is perpendicular to shoreline.
c. Maximum distance beyond NHW, NWL or wetlands
105'
6. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS' ®This section not applicable
a. Is the structure(s):
?Commercial ?Public/Government ?Private/Community
c. Distance to be placed beyond shoreline
Note: This should be measured from marsh edge, if present.
e. Arc of the swing
b. Number
d. Description of buoy (color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
7. GENERAL
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7, GENERAL
a. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent riparian property lines b. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent docking facilities.
305' north of southern property line; 630 ft. north of existing docks on south
400 south of northern property line. side of US 70.
Note: For buoy or mooring piling, use arc of swing including length
of vessel.
c. Width of water body d. Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL
2,300 ft. _4
e. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
?Yes ©No ?NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
N/A
8. OTHER ?This section not applicable
a. Give complete description:
See project narrative.
June 18, 2010
Date
Contract 49-Newport River Boat Ramp
Project Name
Town of Morehead City
Applicant Nam Applicant Signature
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
CONTRACT 49 - NEWPORT RIVER BOAT RAMP
TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY
JUNE, 2010
The Town of Morehead City proposes to construct a boat ramp with 6
travel lanes and associated parking on Radio Island to increase public boat access
opportunities for the public to the Newport River and surrounding waters. Planning
for the project has been ongoing for the past two years. An Environmental
Assessment (EA) was prepared by Dial Cordy and Associates in August, 2009 in
accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and submitted to Valerie
W. McMillan, Director, State Environmental Review Clearinghouse, Department of
Administration with a request the EA be reviewed and the Notice of No Significant
Impact be accepted by the Department of Administration. The Department of
Administration notified Morehead City by letter dated September 30, 2009, that the
document had been reviewed and that "...no further State Clearinghouse review
action on your part is needed for compliance with the North Carolina Environmental
Policy Act...". Plans and specifications for the construction of the proposed
improvements have since been completed. The Town is currently seeking the various
permits required for project construction and plans to receive bids in the near future.
The proposed construction site is located on State property leased by
the Town of Morehead City (MHC) on Radio Island immediately north of US
Highway 70 after crossing the MHC-Beaufort high rise bridge over the Newport
River when travelling from MHC to Beaufort. The southern end of the site has a
fishing pier and adjoining parking lot. The portion of the property north of the pier
and pier parking area is presently occupied by the western portion of a Confined
Dredge Facility (CDF) operated by the NC State Ports Authority (NCSPA) that is
located on the town's property and the NCSPA adjoining property. Construction of
the boat ramp and parking area will require relocation of the existing CDF western
dike to the east to the NCSPA property to accommodate construction of the boat ramp
and associated parking on the MHC property. The existing CDF outlet structure is
within MHC's parcel and proposed construction footprint, therefore the outlet
structure and piping will also be replaced.
The first task of construction will involve the establishment of a
temporary access road through the NCSPA property and existing CDF to the MHC
property. This temporary road will allow construction to proceed with minimal
disruption to the public's ongoing use of the public pier and parking area. Only the
final paving and ramp construction will require access through the existing pier
parking lot. On-site materials may be used to construct the new western dike on the
NCSPA property; however, it is anticipated some off-site clay fill material will be
required to construct the dike core and some off-site topsoil will be required to
provide a final cover suitable for final landscaping.
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After the outfall pipe improvements have been constructed and CDF
dike has been re-located, a new temporary CDF (within the NCSPA CDF footprint)
will be constructed on the NCSPA property to accommodate the dredging required to
construct the boat ramp and access to the Newport River. The new outfall pipe will
be used to accommodate any effluent discharge from the temporary CDF to the
Newport River. The contractor will bear the responsibility to comply with Division
of Water Quality requirements regarding discharge quality. Dredging activities will
be restricted to the October through March time frame unless otherwise authorized by
the regulatory agencies. Boat ramp construction will be completed following
completion of dredging activities. The final construction task will be paving the
parking area.
Permits required in order to complete the project include LAMA,
Stormwater, and Erosion Control. Approximately 8.5 acres will be disturbed during
construction. The development will include a stormwater control system designed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .1008 to control and treat the runoff from all
surfaces generated by 1.5 inches of rainfall, or the difference in the stormwater runoff
from all surfaces from the predevelopment and post development conditions for a
one-year, 24-hr storm, whichever is greater. The proposed stormwater system will be
an engineered, on-site, below grade, non-discharge infiltration system.
Approximately 816 square feet of coastal wetlands and 1,649 square
feet of freshwater wetlands will be excavated in order to construct the boat ramp. The
original boat ramp construction plan was modified to avoid impacting a 50' by 50'
patch of smooth cordgrass.
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MJREHiEAD CITY
NORTH
CAROLINA
PORTS
W I L M I N G T O N
Mark Blake, P.E.
Director of Engineering & Maintenance
June 22, 2010
Mr. Randy Martin
City Manager
Town of Morehead City
706 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Subject: Contract No. 49 - Newport River Boat Ramp
Construction Drawings
Town of Morehead City
Dear Mr. Martin:
The North Carolina State Ports Authority (NCSPA) Engineering Department has completed our review of the final
construction drawings submitted for the subject project. As you are aware, my staff and I have been working with Mr.
Tyndall Lewis, P.E. of McDavid Associates, Inc. over the past several months to clarify the proposed scope of work for
the construction of the Newport River Boat Ramp. Based on the drawings that were received on June 17, 2010, the
NCSPA approves the project scope of work which includes the use and modification to the Confined Disposal Facility
(CDF) owned by the NCSPA on Radio Island north of Highway 70. This use includes the disposal of approximately
3,000 cubic yards of dredged material in the CDF from the proposed boat ramp area.
Due to CDF layout modification, the NCSPA is required to obtain a Mining Permit Modification from the Division of
Land Quality. My staff has begun this process, but final approval for construction of the Newport River Boat Ramp
project shall not given until the Mining Permit Modification is approved. Any cost associated with this permit
modification shall be paid for by the Town of Morehead City.
It should be noted that any approval conveyed by the NCSPA is for the modifications on the property owned by the
NCSPA. The proposed location of the new boat ramp and parking area is currently owned by the North Carolina
Department of Administration and additional approvals / updated lease agreements may be required from that agency
for this project.
My staff and I look forward to working with the Town of Morehead City in the near future during the construction
phase of this project. Please feel free to call me at [phone] if you have any comments and/or questions.
Sincerely,
Mark Blake, P.E.
Director of Engineering & Maintenance
Cc: Tyndall Lewis, P.E. - McDavid Associates, Inc.
Ed Church - NCSPA
NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 9002 • Wilmington, NC 28402 • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail] - hftp://www.ncports.com