Surf City Beach Bulldozing Renewal Request 190-05

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Surf City
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project site is the entire beach strand from the North Topsail Beach
Town Limits south to the Topsail Beach Town Limits, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Surf City, Onslow &
Pender Counties.
Photo Index - 2000: 25-327 through 25-332 1995: 25-310 through 25-317 1989: 4 173 10 through 4 173 20
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,438,618 Y: 248,687 GPS File: Q 102817A
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / Dredge and Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 10-27-05
Was Applicant Present — Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — Complete on 10-28-05
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
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(A) Local Land Use Plan — Surf City
Classification From LUP — Community
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OH
(C) Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment:Existing — N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing —N/A
Planned — Repair the dune system along the entire beach.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 2' / year Source— 1998 LTAASCR
HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED ELLLED QTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands - open water
(C) Other (Ocean Beach)
6.2 miles
(Disturbed)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 91 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: N/A
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: N/A
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to repair the dune system that was damaged during
Hurricane Ophelia.
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
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Surf City
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Surf is located in the middle portion of Topsail Island in Onslow & Pender Counties. The project
location is the entire beach strand from the North Topsail Beach Town Limits south to the Topsail Beach Town
Limits, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Surf City, Onslow & Pender Counties. Surf City received severe
erosion to the dune system during Hurricane Ophelia. The Town lost approximately 20' — 30' of their protective
dunes system. At minimum the Town lost the waterward'/z of the dunes. There is an average erosion
escarpment of 9' along the remaining dune system. The existing vegetation on the remaining dunes consists
mostly of American Beachgrass (Ammophilia breviligulata), Seaoats (Uniola paniculata), and Bitter panicum
(Panicum amarulum).
The Surf City Land Use Plan classifies the upland areas of this project as Community. The waters of the project
site are classified as SB by the NC Division of Water Quality. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT
designated this area of the Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area, and the waters adjacent to the proposed
project are closed to the harvesting of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The Town of Surf City is proposing to bulldoze sand from mean low water (MLW) landward to the existing
erosion escarpments to repair the dune system to its original profile. They propose to restore the dunes to heights
ranging from 4' to 10' from the existing level of the dry sand beach with a 2:1 slope. If the bulldozing does not
result in sufficient sand to repair the dunes to their original dimensions then the Town is proposing to truck in
additional beach compatible sand.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed project will impact approximately 91 acres of the dry sand beach and the inter -tidal zone. Of this
area, the dry sand beach is approximately 6.2 miles long and, of the date of this report, averages approximately
35' in width, or approximately 25 acres. The remainder of the 91-acre project area is within the inter -tidal zone.
The push will result in the relocation of approximately 148,148 cubic yards of sand from the unvegetated beach
to the dune system.
Submitted by: J. W. Giles Date: October 31, 2005 Office: Wilmington
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
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Form DCM-M -1 RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
APPLICATION OCT z' 2005
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. Citytown, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
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a. Landowner:
Name-CotU(1 or Su e Cat
Address P 0 Zo� - aLIE;
CityStLfF Citl State l�C,
Zip 01'�yyb Day Phone g10-3H-y-131
Faxcl -1-413a
b. Authorized Agent:
Name �j Chael (noo(-e
Address V. 0 - % a4­16
City jibe C\�V State
Zip a� � ti J Day Phone q l0 -3ag - 401
Faxon -Sag 43a
c. Project name (if any) Sure
CiiS{DV7��oln �rDIZCt
NOTE.' Permit will be issued in M gflmido r(r), and/Or
pmjea �.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County `ir&_c
c. Street address or sect a'7 road number
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? X Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest pro ect (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) f4k(V i"\C 6 0-'e(A 1
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation annd/or filling activities
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? _60-�k
c. Will the pr ject be for public, private or commercial
use? t I C. L LLI
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional oa¢ess.ThO, nll t-OM,'- 0 F-4h0.
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RECEIVED
DCM WILNIINGTON, NC
Form DCM-MP-1
UT 2 ). 9.005
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
4.
LAND AND WATER
("10ne�
CHARACTERISTICS
a.
Size of entire tract Loa n, 6 l es o(= heCl �A
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
CDClt-
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b.
Size of individual lot(s) t­� R
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) 1' One,
c.
Approximate elevation of tract above WV pri
NWL YLneS UJI%i1�1QlAI ��.1 �C f(� li(l�
d.
Soil type(s) and textures of tr ct
��ar�
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
5�� ron->Ga+�ol��
e.
Vegetation on tract Owtoi
f.
Man-made features now on tract B(CO-)
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g.
What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site. (Contall the loajl to d are plm.)
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
Conservation _ Transitional
_ Developed _Y,_ Community
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Rural _ Other
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h.
H w is the tract zoned by local government?
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
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forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
i.
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
from the owner to carry out the project.
zoning? '/-- Yes No
(Anach zoning compliance ceniji=e, if appli=ble)
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional.drawings) drawn to scale in black
j.
Has a professional archaeological assessment been
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
done for the tract? _ Yes X No
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
If yes, by whom?
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
_ Yes X No
I. Are there wetlands on the site? _ Yes X No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Anach do=&wn=don, if available)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
OCT 2 1 2005
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name t�ber� w• Po►zer
Address lle.0,(-Qn
Phone amneSV1lle., 4L401-1
Name �1i0%Gf ✓ lY1 d V�mCtt�Cn K• (artn
Address �OIDO �OYI(,1r1 tl psi
Phone OOpCCS ttr PA 1 03(a
Name
Address
Phone
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates. rew-�:�F 1Ja0Jg8
e� mtt iVg qg� 1'uut,ofSu�Fct 1, glaslq�l
-d���v�d pec(�t�Siyoh oe�iztt0lut�ecS
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
1 understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the 02 �
day
of Qc h761✓ , pp zao s'
Print Name J. m" a e l At eo 1 e
Signature
lOi o--r or Authorized Agee
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2
Excavation and Fill Information
_ DCM MP-3
Upland Development
_ DCM MP-4
Structures Information
_ DCM MP-5
Bridges and Culverts
_ DCM MP-6
Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each farm.
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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
FormDCM-MP-2 OCT 2 1 2005
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in reel.
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilimtion)
Average RaW
Existing Project
son
ONION
NONE
NONE
NONE
itENNEI
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards
b. Type of material to be excavated Sa ro
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? _ Yes _'�, No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 0
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL, NM
rl
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
_ Yes _ No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? —Yes _No
If yes, where?
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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes No
OCT 2 1 2005
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
_ Yes _ No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion c3*trolled? C E"a-h Orl-
�� r -�n I(l,liYl .yea.
tis
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? _34c oar
c. Will wetlands be cr ssed in trans orting equipment
to project site? _ Yes No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
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O�O� W ATE9QG
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Town of Surf City
c/o Mr. J. Michael Moore
PO Box 2475
Surf City, NC 28445
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
December 9, 2005
Subject Property: Surf City Beach Dune Restoration
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Moore:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
DWQ Project # 052016
Pender County
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 0 9 ?nn5
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to temporarily
impact approximately 66.0 acres of the inter -tidal zone of Surf City Beach for the purpose of restoring the
vegetated dunes at the subject property, as described within your application dated October 20, 2005 and
received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on November 1, 2005. After reviewing your
application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3400 (GC3400). The Certification allows you to use the CAMA Major Permit when issued by the NC
Division of Coastal Management. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other
required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited
to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -discharge, and NPDES Stormwater regulations. Also, this
approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in
your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of
wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
The following temporary impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and
general conditions of this Certification are met. No other impacts are approved including
incidental imoacts:
Amount Approved (Units)
Plan Location or Reference
Stream
N/A (feet)
404 Wetlands
N/A (acres)
Waters
(Inter -tidal Zone)
66.0 (acres)
From North Topsail Town
Limits south to Topsail Beach
Town Limits
Buffers
N/A (square ft.)
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
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December 9, 2005
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond
the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre -Construction Notification. All construction
activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion
control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality
standards, statutes, or rules occur.
4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters
is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date
that the Division of Land Resources has released the project.
5. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
6. One Time Event
This Certification covers the one time event of beach bulldozing for the purpose of restoring the
vegetated dunes dama ed by l�t QWAA1 {➢ia. Any future activity that includes work in the
inter -tidal zone will re r� a;T4WUWGlC" W ity Certification.
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Town of Surf City
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December 9, 2005
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Noelle Lutheran in the DWQ Wilmington Regional
Office at 910-796-7405 or Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721.
Sincer y,
mil_+Jf��^ems! ''�✓�r4i.�� -
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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Enclosures: GC 3400
Certificate of Completion
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 0 9 7nnF
cc: Doug Huggett, DCM Morehead City
Jon Giles, DCM Wilmington
Henry Wicker, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Noelle Lutheran, DWQ Wilmington Regional Office
Trentt James, DLR Wilmington Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 052016.dec
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REGEIVC7D
OCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 0 9 )nnr�

WQC #3400
CAMA PERMIT CERTIFICA
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This General Certification is issued in conformity with requirement of Section 401, Public
Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15 NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of
fill material as described in General Permit 198000291 and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules
(Buffer Rules) in 15A NCAC 2B .0200. This Certification replaces Water Quality Certification
Number 3025 issued on September 6, 1995, Water Quality Certification Number 3112 issued on
February 11, 1997, Water Quality Certification Number 3274 issued June 1, 2000 and Water
Quality Certification Number 3371 issued March 18, 2002. This WQC is rescinded when the
Corps of Engineers re -authorizes Regional General Permit 0291 or when deemed appropriate by
the Director of DWQ.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of a&rtyy'yy'�t��'��(E(��C��r�qq � �tE D
NC -
applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public LaW9-50t}#M o 17" N�
if conducted in accordance with conditions hereinafter set forth. D E C 0 9 ?nn�
Conditions of Certification:
1. Activities authorized by CAMA major permits require written concurrence from the
Division of Water Quality as well as compliance with all conditions of this General
Certification;
2. Activities authorized by Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Minor or General
Permits do not require written authorization from the Division of Water Quality as long
as they comply with all other conditions of this General Certification;
3. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any
request for written concurrence for a 401 Water Quality Certification must include the
appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to both
agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees. The fee shall be
collected and distributed between the two agencies in accordance with agreements
reached between the Division of Water Quality and the Division of Coastal
Management;
4. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be
required for impacts to 150 linear feet or more of streams and/or one acre or more of
wetlands. In addition, buffer mitigation may be required for any project with Buffer
Rules in effect at the time of application for buffer impacts resulting from activities
classified as "allowable with mitigation" within the "Table of Uses" section of the
Buffer Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules. A determination of buffer,
wetland and stream mitigation requirements shall be made for any Certification for
this Nationwide Permit. The most current design and monitoring protocols from DWQ
shall be followed and written plans submitted for DWQ approval as required in those
protocols. When compensatory mitigation is required for a project, the mitigation
plans must be approved by DWQ in writing before the impacts approved by the
Certification occur. The mitigation plan must be implemented and/or constructed
before any permanent building or structure on site is occupied. In the case of public
road projects, the mitigation plan must be implemented before the road is opened to
the travelling public;

WQC #3400
5. Compensatory stream mitigation shall be required at a 1:1 ratio for not only perennial
but also intermittent stream impacts that require application to DWQ in watersheds
classified as ORW, HQW, Tr, WS-1 and WS-11 unless the project is a linear, publicly -
funded transportation project, which has a 150-foot per -stream impact allowance;
6. Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse and Tar -Pamlico River Basins (or any
other major river basins with Riparian Area Protection Rules [Buffer Rules] in effect at
the time of application) requires written concurrence from DWQ in accordance with
15A NCAC 2B.0200. New development activities located in the protected 50-foot
wide riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the Neuse and Tar -
Pamlico River Basins shall be limited to "uses" identified within and constructed in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0200. All new development shall be located,
designed, constructed, and maintained to have minimal disturbance to protect water
quality to the maximum extent practicable through the use of best management
practices. Activities listed as "exempt" from these rules do not need to apply for
written concurrence under this Certification;
7. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be
removed and the original grade restored after the Division of Land Resources has
released the project;
8. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a Finding
of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State
Clearinghouse;
9. That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those
outlined in the most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual" or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual'
whichever is more appropriate (available from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)
in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
.maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance with
the appropriate turbidity water quality standard;
10. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact
with freshwaters of the state until the concrete has hardened;
11. Additional site -specific conditions may be added to projects which have applied for
CAMA major permits which are proposed under this Certification in order to ensure
compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards;
12. When written concurrence is required, the applicant is required to use the most
recent version of the Certification of Completion form to notify DWQ when all work
included in the 401 Certification has been completed;
13. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies town individual project shall
expire three years from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day as
the expiration date of the corresponding General Permit 198000291, whichever is
sooner.
Non-compliance with or violati@�,ggpt a conditions herein set forth by a specific fill project
shall result in revocation of this CertifiMatit FthVrk[EU and may result in criminal and/or civil
penalties. Lu1CC;; WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 0 9 ?nn5

WQC #3400
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a
formal application for individual certification for any project in this category of activity that requires
written concurrence under this certification, if it is determined that the project is likely to have a
significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing uses of the
wetland or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a
Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality.
WQC # 3400
Effective date: March 2003
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Alan W. Klimek
Director
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 0 9 ?nnr�

Certification of Completion
DWQ Project No.: County:
Applicant:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of Isolated Wetland Permit:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, and any
subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by
the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of
these.
Applicant's Certification
used in the observation of the
compliance and intent of the 401
and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Agent's Certification
I,
used in the observation of the
compliance and intent of the 401
and other supporting materials.
Signature:
hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications,
RECEIVED
Date: DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DEC 0 9 7nnq
, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was
construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications,
Date:
If this project was designed by a Certified Professional
1, , as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer,
Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically,
weekly, full time) the construction of the project, for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my ab ilities, due care
and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within
substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the appr-oved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature: Registration No. Date

OC-.31.205 8:31AM SURF CITY TOWN HALL 10.699 P. 3
SURF CITY DUNE RESTORATION PROJECT
Hurricane Ophelia severely damaged the protective dune structure in Surf City. As a
result of the Presidential declaration, );EMA has authorized the Town of Surf City to haul
in sand to areas of the beach that were the most severely damaged. The Town of Surf
City also proposes to bulldoze sand from low tide in an effort to repair the escarpment
created by Hurricane Ophelia, Upon completion of the bulldozing efforts, the Town will
plant vegetation on the repaired dune structure.
The parameters of the project extend 6.2 miles on the beachfront from the city limits of
Topsail Beach to the city limits of North Topsail Beach. The Town will use an
experienced contractor, in beach bulldozing activities, to push sand according to CA1vlA
guidelines (one foot cut, following contour of existing grades, etc.). The duration of the
beach bulldozing is expected to last from 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon the weather. In
areas designated by FEIvIA, sand will be hauled in from an approved site to repair the
escarpment. No wetlands will be affected.
All Surf City residents, on the ocean front, have been notified and pernilssion from the
individual property owners will be solicited to perform the activities listed above on
private property. The Town of Surf City expects a very high percentage of approvals.
The two adjacent property owners, the Polzers and the Griffins, have been notified by
certified mail.
vegetation activities will take place as soon as arrangements can be made after the
bulldozing work is complete. The vegetation work will be coordinated with the Division
of Coastal Management, as per their direction.

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Coastal Resources Commission
DEC 1 3 2005 r
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for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to Town of Surf Citv, PO Box 2475. Surf Citv. NC 28445
Authorizing development in Pender/Onslow County at Atlantic Ocean and ocean beach, within
limits of Town of Surf City , as requested in the permittee's application dated 10/20/05 Incl. attached
drawings 1-4 of 4 all dated 10/20/05 & attached AEC Hazard Notice dated 10/20/05.
This permit, issued on December 5, 2005 , 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 fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Dune Rehabilitation Activities
1) Prior to the initiation of any dune rehabilitation activities, easements or similar legal instruments
allowing work to be carried out on individual property owners shall be obtained from all affected
property owners.
2) This permit authorizes emergency dune rehabilitation activities to be carried out one (1) time along the
entire reach of the requested project areas. Any request to carry out additional activities within an area
where dune rehabilitation activities have been completed under this authorization shall require a
modification of this permit.
(See attached sheets 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 Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2008
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 DENR and the
Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission.
Chftles S. Jones, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) Only beach quality sand shall be used for dune rehabilitation proposes. Prior approval from the Division
of Coastal Management shall be required for any material that is to be brought in from off -site borrow
areas.
4) All material deposited on the beach shall have a minimum sand content of 90%.
5) In order to protect threatened and endangered species and to minimize adverse impacts to intertidal and
beach resources, no dune rehabilitation activities shall occur from April 1 through November 15 of any
year without prior approval from the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management in consultation
with the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
6) All material used in dune construction shall be clean and free of pollutants and highly erodible finer
material, except in trace quantities.
7) No beach bulldozing or sand stockpiling activities shall be conducted below the existing mean low water
elevation contour.
8) The movement of material by beach bulldozing shall not exceed one foot in depth as measured from the
pre -activity surface elevation.
9) During and after construction, a uniform gradual slope shall be maintained between the mean high water
and mean low water elevation contours so as not to endanger the public or interfere with the public's use
of the beach.
10) Any dunes created by the authorized project shall be stabilized with appropriate vegetation as soon as
possible after project completion.
11) Should the work result in any damage to existing beach access areas, the accesses shall be restored to
pre -project conditions immediately upon project completion in that specific area.
12) Disturbance of existing dunes shall be kept to a minimum. Any alteration of existing dunes shall be
coordinated with the Division of Coastal Management as well as the pertinent property owner. All
disturbed areas shall be restored and revegetated immediately following project completion in that
specific area.
13) All work shall be accomplished in such a manner that damage to existing vegetation is minimized.
14) Any proposal involving sand fence installation shall be submitted to the Division of Coastal
Management for approval to insure that such installation does not impede public access or emergency
vehicles and does not endanger nesting sea turtles. Any derelict sand fencing shall be removed from the
beach prior to the initiation of any dune rehabilitation activities.

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ADDITIONAL. CONDITIONS
Eruiai1ered "pecies Protection
15) Immediately after completion of beach nourishment activities, monitoring shall be. conducted to
determine if escarpments are present that would affect nesting sea hurtles or public access. If such
escarpments are present, the permitee shall coordinate with the Division of Coastal Management to
determine if remedial actions are necessary.
Cultural Resources Protection
16) The project site is located in an area having a high probability of containing cultural resources, such as
shipwreck remains. If such materials are encountered, the permittee shall immediately stop work and
notify the District Engineer, Wilmington Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at [phone], and
the N.C. Division of Coastal Management at [phone].
General
17) The permittee and/or his contractor shall schedule a pre -construction conference with a Division of
Coastal Management representative prior to the initiation of any permitted activities.
18) The permittee and/or his contractor shall provide for proper storage and handling of all oils, chemicals,
etc., necessary to carry out the project.
19) This permit does not authorize any permanent or long-term interference with the public's right of access
and/or usage of all State lands and waters.
20) This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals
or authorizations that may be required, including any required for any off -site borrow areas.
NOTE: The permittee should make every effort possible to minimize any negative impacts of trucks and
construction equipment on roadway and pedestrian traffic. The permittee should also ensure that
the ability of individuals to access and enjoy the beach is not impeded outside of the construction
limits.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assigned the proposed project COE Action ID No.
2005600158.
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Quality has assigned the proposed project DWQ Project No.
052016.

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