20130200 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20130227

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Pat McCrory Braxton C. Davis John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
February 26, 2013
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Karen Higgins
401 Oversight
DWQ - Surface Water Protection
FROM: Doug Huggett, NC DENR -DCM Major Permits Co
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11- 12 -09)
SUBJECT: CAMA / D & F Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: Ernest Arlart (Mason's Marina)
Project Location: 7519 Mt. Pleasant Dr., adjacent to Pages Creek, in New Hanover County
Proposed Project: to replace existing boat ramp & perform maintenance excavation within marina
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Doug Huggett at the address above by March, 31, 2013. If you have any
questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796 -7215, when
appropriate, in -depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
SIGNED
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
comments.
DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28445
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: A.I.C. Inc. DBA Mason's Marina c/o Ernest Arlart
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 7519 Mount Pleasant Drive adjacent to Pages Creek, in New Hanover
County.
Photo Index - 2006: 22 -7428, H -12 -13 2000:22-277, G -H, 11 -12 1995:22-260, F -G, 17 -18
State Plane Coordinates — X: 2370795 Y: 191705
LAT: 34'16'13.53488"N LONG: 77 °46'21.92114 "W
INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D & F ROVER FILE # 0- 111310A
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 11/13/2012
Was Applicant Present — Yes (Contractor)
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 2 /13 /2013(Completed)
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — City of Wilmington -New Hanover County
Land Classification From LUP - Resource Protection
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — Septic
Planned — N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — Commercial marina, fish house /office space, concrete boat -ramp, timber
bulkhead and associated parking area, and a single - family residence.
Planned — New concrete boat -ramp and maintenance excavation
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED 0
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands
8,750 sq. ft.
530 sq. ft.
(Open water
(C) Other (Highground)
7,364 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 16,644 sq. ft. (0.382 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No (Secondary)
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No (Conditionally Approved Closed)
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant requests authorization to replace an existing damaged concrete boat -ramp
and perform maintenance excavation within an existing commercial marina in Pages Creek.

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9. - PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located at 7519 Mount Pleasant Drive, adjacent to Pages Creek, in New Hanover County. To locate
the property from Market Street (NC Highwayl7), turn onto Middle Sound Loop Road and travel east approximately
2.0 miles past the travel circle located at Ogden Elementary School. Turn left on Mason Landing Road and travel
approximately 0.2 miles just until it reaches Canady Road. Turn left onto Canady Road and then take the immediate
right at Mount Pleasant Drive. Travel down the gravel driveway until you reach the property of interest. The site is
approximately 0.49 acres of highground area, which ranges from approximately 4' to 12' above normal high water
(NHW). There is approximately 240' of shoreline on the site that overlooks Pages Creek, which is currently stabilized
by vegetation and an approximately 70 linear foot timber bulkhead located along the northern portion of the site.
The applicants currently maintain a two -story single - family residence on the property and also a commercial marina
DBA Mason's Marina at the project site, which has been in operation since about the early 1960's. The surrounding
properties in this area of the Middle Sound community are primarily residential. Existing structures currently located
on the project site are access piers, platforms, floating docks, mooring pilings, a dilapidated concrete boat -ramp, fish
house /office space and associated gravel parking areas. The existing marina appears to currently accommodate up to
approximately 28 vessels, which a number of these vessels appear to be used by commercial fisherman. The floating
docks at the marina have been maintained over the last approximately six years through Certification of Exemptions
from requiring CAMA Permits from the N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) and local building permits from
the New Hanover County Inspections Department. There are also approximately six (6) private docking facilities which
currently share the basin/access channel with Mason's Marina, which are associated with the residential properties to
the southeast of the marina property. The applicant received CAMA General Permit No. 8659 -D on 04/2/1992 for the
existing concrete boat -ramp. Dimensions of the boat -ramp are approximately 43' in length by 15' in width, which
widens to approximately 20' in width towards the highground area of the gravel driveway. The existing timber
bulkhead was authorized through CAMA Permit No. 53170 on 01/21/2009. DCM was unable to locate previous State
Permits for the existing marina facility and associated excavation for the basin and access channel (See Sheets 1
through 3 of 11 and Project Narrative).
Existing high ground vegetation on this tract consists of grasses, ornamental landscaping and hardwoods including Oak.
Waterward of the highground towards Pages Creek the vegetation on the tract transitions to an area of high marsh
consisting of mixed coastal wetlands and "404 type" vegetation, which include: Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera), Salt
Meadow Grass (Spa?Wna patens). The high marsh then transitions to an area of low marsh, approximately 30' in width,
consisting primarily of Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina altern iora). Surrounding the low marsh areas are several oyster
reefs visible in the mud flat at low water.
The City of Wilmington -New Hanover County Land Use 2006 Update Plan classifies adjacent waters as Conservation,
and the adjacent high ground portion of the project area as Resource Protection. The waters of Pages Creek are
classified SA by the Division of Water Quality. They are NOT designated as a Primary Nursery Area by the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries and they are Conditionally Approved- CLOSED to the harvest of shellfish by the N.C.
Division of Environmental Health.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The applicant requests authorization to replace an existing damaged concrete boat -ramp and perform maintenance
excavation within an existing commercial marina in Pages Creek. The existing concrete boat -ramp would be entirely
removed by the use of an excavator. Once the boat -ramp is removed, the area would then be graded and then a layer of
4" 44 pre -washed stone would be placed in an area of approximately 55' in length by approximately 25' in width. The
application states that a new concrete slab (slab # 1), measuring approximately 25' in length by 20' in width would be
poured on highground, and once dry would then pushed into place in this area below the NHW and the normal low
water (NLW) boundaries. Once this slab is in place another slab (slab #2) of concrete, measuring approximately 30' in
length by 20' in width would be poured in place above the NHW boundary to tie into slab # 1. The application states
that some of the broken up rip-rap from the old concrete boat -ramp would be utilized along the northern side of the new
boat -ramp for stabilization in an area approximately 22' in length by 2' in width.

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The remaining broken up concrete material not suitable for the use of stabilization would be removed and disposed of at
an appropriate site such as a landfill. The applicant also proposes to perform maintenance excavation within the
northern end of the marina facility's basin/access channel, with dimensions of approximately 350' in length by 25' in
width to a final project depth of 4.0' @ NLW. The material would be excavated mechanically by bucket - to-barge
method, which would result in the removal of approximately 650 cubic yards (cy) of material. The excavated material
would then be hauled onto the existing highground portion of the property via the new boat -ramp at the location of the
existing gravel parking area. The application states that the material would be located greater than 30' from the NHW
boundary and stabilized with sediment fencing during the de- watering process. Once the material is dry, it would then
be placed along the low areas of the highground along the marina property (See Sheets 4 through 11 of 11 and Project
Narrative).
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The proposed boat -ramp and rip -rap would incorporate approximately 530 sq. ft. of Estuarine Waters and Public Trust,
and approximately 600 sq. ft. of Estuarine Shoreline and highground, essentially within the same footprint as the
existing damaged boat -ramp. The proposed maintenance dredging would disturb approximately 8,750 sq. ft. of shallow
bottom area, which would result in the removal of approximately 650 cy of material from the existing access
channel/basin. Based on historical aerial photography the channel has been in continual use since it was excavated. The
application states that the dredging limits would maintain a 10' offset from the location of the existing Coastal
Wetlands substrate. The disposal of the spoil material would impact approximately 6,750 sq. ft. of highground, which
would be located on -site within the existing gravel parking area. Minor increases in turbidity should be expected
during the dredging event; however no long term adverse impacts are anticipated.
Submitted by: Robb Mairs Date: 02/25/2013 Office: Wilmington

M WI
HFUUTION for
major I lopment ftmk
(last revised l2f27=)
North Carolina DMSION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1, Primary Applicand Landowner Information
Business Name
AI.C. Incorporated Dba Mason's Marina
Project Name (if applicable)
Boat Launch Ramp and Boat Basin Maintenance
Applicant 1: First Name
Ernest
MI
J.
last Name
Arlart
Applicant Z First Name
MI
last Name
If adddonal applicants, please attach an addidonal page(s) with names fisted.
Mailing Address
7519 Mount Pleasant Drive
PO Box
City
Wilmington
State
NC
ZIP
28411
Country
USA
Phone No.
910 - 470 - 9878 ext.
FAX No.
- -
Street Address (if df%rent fbm above)
City
state
Zip
Email
NC [e-mail]
2. AgenOContractor Information
Business Name
Precision Grading Inc.
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
Robert
MI
J.
Last Name
Zimmerman
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
157 South Branch Road
PO Box
City
Wilmington
state
NC
ZIP
28411
Phone No.1
910-686-9832 ext.
Phone No. 2
910 - 617 - 7728 ext.
FAX No.
910 686 3533
Contractor #
street Address (if rant fiom above)
df
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 2 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
I Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
New Hanover
7519 Mount Pleasant Drive
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
e. Vegetation on had
Wilmington
NC
28411 -
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (d many, attach addltlonal page with list)
910 -686-7661 ext.
I I I ,
a. In which NC river basin Is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear
Page Creek
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 ❑Unknown
AICW / Middle Sound
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.
New Hanover County
4. Site Description See- l7rAw %ni 1, pa y- 1 I rAW+ y Z 12—
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
240 feet
21,492
C. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NWL ( nommal water leveo
(If many lot sizes, please attach addrional page with a list)
4 to12 feet ®NHW or ❑NWL
e. Vegetation on had
Grass, ornamental plantings, trees and coastal wetlands.
f. Man -made features and uses now on tract
Marina with buildings, docks, bulkhead and boat launch ramp
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Commercial (Candy's Marina and Entropy Boat Rentals) and Residential
h. How does local government zone the trail?
t. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
R -20S
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
J. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
IL 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 to a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
RECEIVED
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 5)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. m Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes []No
(i) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes []No
(iii) If yes to either () or (I) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
County sewer
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Well
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
None
5. Act ivNes and Impacts
a. VO the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ®Commercial ❑Publtc/Govemment
❑Prfvate/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and dally operations of the project when complete.
Boat Launch Ramp is used by Marina Customers to launch trailerable boats.
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.
Two slabs will be poured. Slab #1 is a "Push Slab", T' thick by 20' wide by 25' long, with #5 rebar 12" on center and 24" tails
on one end for tieing into the second, "fixed pour", slab #2. Slab #1 will be poured on site, above NHWL, and pushed in
place using a FWD loader. Slab #2, T' thick by 20' wide by 30' long, with rebar, will be poured in place above NLW and
connected to the 24" rebar "tails ", sticking out of Slab #1. An Excavator will be used to remove the existing ramp and #4
Washed Stone will be set in place to create a stabilized base for slabs 1 & 2. Maintenance excavation using bucket and
barge method with spoils disposal on site. (refer to the attached "Narrative", pp 9-10)
d. List all development activities you propose.
Remove the existing ramp and replace it with a new ramp in the same location. Maintenance excavation to boat basin, as
needed.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Maintenance
L What Is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 6000 for deposit of spoils
®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?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state. RECEIVED
N/A DCM WILMINGTON, NC
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1. 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 ®NA
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 5)
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6 AddNonal informadon
In addition to this completed application form, (MP -1) the fbilbWng Hems below, Napplcable, must be submitted In order Ibr the appbcation
package to be complete. Items (a) — (0 are ahveys applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
Instruction booklet on how to p mpedy prepare the required Hems below.
a. A project narrative.
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.
c. A site or location map that Is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other Instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
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 commends on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Donald M. Loftin Phone No. 910. 686-9342
Address 7631 MASON LANDING ROAD, WILMINGTON, NC 28411
Name Edgar D. Anderson, Jr. Phone No. 9104686.0766
Address 221 DENISE DRIVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28411
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 Dredge and Fill Permit 8659 -D dated 02APRI992
CAMor Cja410-6 1 f"init 4 53I-:� of l2f lyd ti..,
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, If applicable.
1. Wetland delineation, If necessary.
J. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects In oceanfront and Inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
IL A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Ad (N.C.G.S.113A 1 -10), If necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lards, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Ad.
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 February 13, 2013 Print Name Eme V. Adart
Signature
RECEIVED
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project DCM WILMINGTON, NC
®DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
ODCM MP-3 Upland Development
ODCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(aeW fw brl w mW au )
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.
1. IXCAVA77ON ❑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
650
c. 0) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wellands/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 On
OWL ®None
QQ Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
maintenance
2. DISPOSAL OF DCCAVATED MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area.
on site
c. m Do you claim title to disposal area?
Was ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. m Does the disposal area include any 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
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. High round excavation in cubic yards.
WA
❑ This section not app6cab/e
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
150' X 45', see drawing #1, p 11.
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
Was No ❑NA
(fi) If yes, where?
on site
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
[]Yes ®No ❑NA
pi) If yes, how much water area Is affected?
RECEIVED
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Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL
stabilization
Length
350'
55'
Width
25'
20'
Avg. Existing
2.75'
6'
NA
NA
Depth
Final Projed
4'
6'
NA
NA
Depth
1. IXCAVA77ON ❑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
650
c. 0) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wellands/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 On
OWL ®None
QQ Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
maintenance
2. DISPOSAL OF DCCAVATED MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area.
on site
c. m Do you claim title to disposal area?
Was ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. m Does the disposal area include any 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
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. High round excavation in cubic yards.
WA
❑ This section not app6cab/e
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
150' X 45', see drawing #1, p 11.
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
Was No ❑NA
(fi) If yes, where?
on site
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
[]Yes ®No ❑NA
pi) If yes, how much water area Is affected?
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Form DCMI MP -2 (Excavation and Fill. pane 2 of 3)
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ❑This section not appiroable
(K development is a wood groin, use MP-4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
❑Bulkhead ORipap ❑Breakwater /Sill ❑Other.
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: 1S'
e. Type of stabilization material:
Broken concrete, from the existing ramp, removed from below
NHW, will be placed along the NE edge of the new ramp, below
NHW to protect the new ramp, see drawing #4.
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level.
Bulkhead backfill Riprap 30
Breakwater /Sill _ Other
t. Source of fill material.
Existing, boat launch ramp
b. Length: 22'
Width: Z
d. Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL: 1 S
f. 0) Has there been shoreline erasion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(IQ If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
h. Type of fill material.
Broken concrete
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not appkable
(Exduding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. M Will fig material be brought to the site? ®Yes []No ❑NA b. Q Will fill material be placed In coastal wetiands/marsh (CW),
If yes,
(g) Amount of material to be placed in the water
(iii) Dimensions of fill area 20' by 50'
(iv) Purpose of fill
To stabilize base to suport concrete ramp, we will use #4
Prewashed stone. Broken come from the existing ramp
will be used as rip/rap, see above and narrative, pp 9.10.
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
OWL ®None
(IQ Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
& 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)?
Excavated material will be dewatered on site and contained by sift
fencing, then spread on site to fill In low spots. Drawing #1,p 11.
c. (I) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes ONo ❑NA
01) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
FWD Loader and excavator.
d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed In transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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Application for Major Development Permit Project Narrative
Historical:
Mason's Marina, on Page's Creek in New Hanover County, was established shortly after
Mr. Preston Mason, the great uncle of the present owner, Betty Shepard Arlan, sold his
previous marina, also on Page's Creek, to Mr. Chester Canady, on February 26, 1960.
Many local fishermen had convinced him to open another marina, to provide access to
the water for many of the residents of the Middle Sound area. Mr. Mason accommodated
their request and dredged the boat basin that became Mason's Marina. This was done
between 1949 and 1966; see drawings 10 & 11, NHC Aerial Photographs, pages 20 & 21.
The marina has remained in the immediate family ever since it's inception and has been
in continuous operation under that name. The present owners, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest James
and Betty Shepard Arlan have owned the business since 1990.
Since New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance was first passed on October 15, 1969,
Mason's Marina was in operation prior to the surrounding area being zoned residential,
R -20S.
CAMA issued a "Dredge and Fill General Permit ", to repair the existing Boat Launch
ramp, on April 2, 1992. Permit Number 8659 -D.
Proposed Project:
The 2013 application is to cover both boat launch ramp repair and potential need of
maintenance excavation: This project has three phases: site preparation; ramp
construction; and maintenance excavation. The first two phases will occur as soon as
possible and the third as needed.
Phase 1, Site Preparation: The existing boat launch ramp has been in continuous use
since the early 1960's. In 1992, the present structure was poured; under CAMA permit
8659 -D, replacing the original ramp. Since then, erosion of the sand beneath the ramp
has resulted in cracking of the concrete and deterioration of the structure. We will
remove the existing concrete ramp, using an excavator, grade the surface and lay a 4 "
layer of #4 pre -washed stone. Some of the broken concrete fragments will be laid to the
upstream side of the ramp, between the bulkhead and the floating dock, to protect the
new structure from future erosion. (Drawing 4, p14, rip rap) The remaining concrete will
be removed from the water.
Phase 2, Ramp Construction: To create a uniform base with a slope of between 15 and
20 degrees, we will use an excavator to place and level #4 pre - washed stone over an area
of approximately 20' wide by 55' long, 25' of its length will be below normal high water.
This will leave approximately 5' 6" and 6' of water at the end of the ramp at low water.
We will pour a 20' by 25' concrete slab, above normal high water, and push it in place
using a four wheel drive loader. This slab, slab #1 in drawings, will be T' thick and
RECEIVED
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FEB 1 3 '1013

contain #5 rebar on 12" centers. We will leave 24" of the rebar exposed on the upslope
end, to be used to tie this slab into slab #2, the pour in place slab. At a time of low water,
we will pour slab #2, 20' wide by 30' long and r thick, with #5 rebar on 12" centers, in
place and tied to slab #1. Rip rap will be placed along the Northern edge of the ramp to
protect it from erosion and undercutting by the current. (See phase 1 and drawing 4, p14.)
Phase 3, Maintenance Excavation: As shoaling occurs, we propose to engage in
maintenance excavation of sand from the boat basin and canal along its margin. Prior
excavation was completed sometime between 1958 and 1960 by Mr. Preston Mason. We
will use the "bucket and barge" method to remove shoaling and deposit the material on
our property to fill in and level low spots. Our estimate is that between 245 and 650
cubic yards of material would be removed and spread. Dewatering material will be
contained by silt fencing and located at least 30' from NHW. (See drawing 1, p11.)
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY
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NEW COUNTY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP:
MAP PANEL No.: 370166 3179 ✓ FLOOD ZONE. VE, AE, SHADED X. & X l l
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY FLOOD ORDINACE REQUIRES ALL EQUIPMENT
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2. CORNERS ARE MARKED AS N07ED ON NAP. 1 4 i` I\ \ 1
3. ALL BEARINGS ARE MAGNETIC NORTH
4. ALL DISTANCES ARE HORIZONTAL FIELD MEASUREMENTS
5. AREA COMPUTED BY THE COORDIA647F METHOD.
1, Manley D. Carr, PLS, certify that this plot was drawn under my supervision
from on actual field survey mode under my supervision from information as �
noted hereon, that the boundaries not surveyed are clearly indicated as dashed I
lines, that the ratio of precision as calculated us 1:10,000+ and is correct to
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