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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES 15 - 19
4.1 Geology and Sediments
4.2 Water Resources
4.3 Air Quality
4.4 Estuarine Resources
4.5 Terrestrial Resources
4.6 Wetlands
4.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
4.8 Cultural Resources
4.9 Esthetic and Recreational Resources
4.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
4.11 Socio-Economic Resources
4.12 Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
4.13 Public Lands
4.14 Groundwater Quality
4.15 Noise Levels
4.16 Water Supply
4.17 Introduction of Toxic Substances
4.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Wate7s
4.19 Cumulative Impacts
5.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 20 - 20
5.1 Federal
5.2 State
5.3 North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
6.0 NOTIFICATION 21 - 21
61 Riparian Landowners
6.2 Public Notice
6.3 Point of Contact
6.4 Findings
65 Sources of Information
7.0 ATTACHMENTS
7.1 Prior Converted Agricultural Lands Status
7.2 NCDMF Shellfish Resource Surveys & Memorandum
7.3 Shellfish/Seagrass Resource Survey - Matrix Environmental Consulting
7.4 Water Quality (Dissolved Oxygen) Modeling Report
Appendix
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1001 Wade Avenue, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27605
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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SEA LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 25,1998
Federal Review
Environmental Protection Agency
National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
1.3 Current Conditions
The site is a 42-acre tract located within larger property holdings owned and managed by
The Sailors' Snug Harbor. The elevations range from mean sea level to eight-foot .
elevation with little slope. The property currently supports agricultural fields, wooded
wetlands and coastal marsh. Agricultural drainage ditches are found throughout the
property. Vehicular access to the property is available along an abandoned roadway which
follows the southern and eastern project perimeter. There are no public road rights-of-way
on the property.
Two existing structures are located on the property including a small barn and the
remnants of a menhaden processing facility which is located on the waterfront. Remnants
of a dredge spoil retention basin are located in the northeastern portion of the property. A
forty-foot section of eroded shoreline adjacent to the old menhaden processing facility is
partially stabilized with concrete and brick construction debris.
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feventy ild pa 41let to tq- eastern horelEne c tithe: prop e1 tThe c an tel:accessing the els6h
y-Long `l3ay Navbbational Canal (Salt's Cana!) is appcoxil' ately :seven feet dee a:id
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1.4 Proposed Project
Residential Program
Residential development associated with the Marina Village will include 27 residential
lots. The residential lots will not necessarily be developed concurrently with the marina
and support facilities. All lot owners will have assigned marina slips and will be afforded
opportunities to use the marina facilities. The Owner will develop fifteen homes
surrounding the marina. Twelve single-family lots will be available for conventional
single home construction.
A community well and water distribution system will be constructed to serve the Marina
Village. Project wastewater will be collected by gravity sewer to a pump station and
pumped by force main to an existing wastewater treatment plan located at the Sailors'
Snug Harbor retirement facility.
Marina Program
The development program for the marina includes the construction of a 53 wet slip marina
basin with associated upland support facilities including fuel service, ship's store,
restaurant and parking area. The marina facility is planned as a commercial facility f& the
use by charter fleet customers and by residents of the Marina Village. The marina is
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designed for both commercial charter boats and private boats ranging in size from 20 feet
to 60 feet.
The marina will be serviced with sewage pump-out facilities located near the Ship's Store.
The pump-out facility will include a wet well which will connect to the project sewer
system. Bathrooms for boat users will be available at the Ship's Store. Fuel service will
be available at the service docks located near the Ship's Store. Above ground fuel storage
is planned.
An upland basin with a connecting access channel to Nelson Bay is proposedQ The channel
has been modified:from the owners preferred alignment in accordance with w
recommendation from NCDCM-staff to,: minimize direct impact on coastal marsh, The ,
proposed channel minimizes resource.impacts through an alignment, which avoid"s
continuous expanses of seagrass vegetation. An upland basin eliminates the need for use
of public trust waters for individual private boat docks.
1.5 Purpose of the Proposed Project
The purpose of the project is to provide for the viable economic development of prime
waterfront property. The Sailors' Snug Harbor plans to provide residential units,
residential lots and a marina basin with support facilities to support a commercial charter
boat operation at the property. The residential subdivision will provide a planned
community with marina slips and services for the second home and retirement markets.
1.6 Proposed Construction Methods
The applicant or a marina operator will construct the marina basin and support facilities.
All high ground excavation (to approximately mean sea level (MSL) will be accomplished
by mechanical equipment which will haul the excavated material to high ground
surrounding the proposed marina basin and the Ship's Store parking area. All hydraulic
excavation areas will be performed behind an earthen plug located at the channel terminus
which will be removed after hydraulic dredging has been completed.
An adjustable weir or pipes to return the settled effluent to the basin areas will control
dredge effluent. When all work is complete and the material has decanted, the spoil will
be distributed over high land areas and contoured on the site.
A 10-inch thick prestressed concrete sheet pile bulkhead will surround the marina basin
with a concrete cap topped out at 5.0 feet elevation (MLW). A full service fixed dock
system using treated lumber for decking and treated piles will be constructed.

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The`basin will cover' pproximately 2.5`aeres to`s&Nice-the-53-slips.--To maintain-=water
circulation within the basin the basin bottom will be`constructedon a slighfinclii4e from
the interior of the.basin at -5 feet-MLV to thee, .sting channel wA*jch-is maintained at a
depth-of approximately -6.5*MSL. m
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1.7 Proposed Construction Schedule
Project construction is planned to begin upon permit authorization by NCDCM and
USACOE. A six-month construction period is anticipated for the marina basin, roadway
and utility infrastructure. Single family residential structures will be constructed over an
extended period by the project developer and individual lot owners.
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FIGURE 1: LOCATION MAP
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2.0 ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
2.1 Alternative 1: Open Water Marina
Alternative 1 proposes an open water marina developed in the public trust waters
immediately south or east of the property. Significant open water dredging of up to four
acres would be required for slip construction including the dredging of a connecting
navigation channel to the deeper waters of Nelson Bay. Construction of an open water
breakwater would be required to provide boat-mooring protection from wave action..
Open water marinas are specified as the least favored marina types by the NCDCM
policies and regulations for marinas. Access and use of public trust waters in the area of
the marina would be hindered and impacts on estuarine bottom of Nelson Bay would be
extensive.
2.2 Alternative 2: Upland Basin South Channel -Alignment #2
(Applicant's Preferred Alternative)
Alternative 2, the applicant's preferred alternative, proposes an upland basin with sheet
III pile perimeter bulkhead with fixed dockage (see Figure 2, Page 6). This alternative would
be a closed marina system requiring a bulkheaded canal and an open water navigation
connecting channel to the existing channel in Nelson Bay.
Preliminary development planning for the property led to the proposed plan with an upland .
marina basin and a connecting navigation channel.south of the marina basin. The values of
residential lots increase significantly when located on the marina basin and on the shoreline of
the property. The interior location of the marina basin maximizes the development potential
for residential uses while minimizing impacts on estuarine resources and minimizing use of
public trust waters. The south channel alignment provides the best direct navigational
alignment to the deeper navigational waters of Nelson Bay.
Alternative 2 was selected early in the planning process as the preferred basin type. An
upland basin is the basin type of highest priority in the Coastal Area Management Act
regulations and policies. When compared to an open water marina (Alternative 1) benefits
include greater boat protection, increased shoreline for residential lotting, and
minimization of adverse environmental impacts on the open water estuarine bottom and
intrusion into the public trust domain. Drawbacks include higher capital investment for
high ground excavation and hard bulkheading, and reduced flushing action within the basin
as compared to open water marina. A clear benefit of the upland basin is the elimination
of the need for 27 to 54 individual residential docks along the property's shoreline.
The proposed channel alignment will impact isolated patches of submerged aquatic
vegetation (SAV). Field reconnaissance by the applicant, suggests that SAV impact will
be limited to a range o1221 square feet to 115 square feet and 0.55 acres of unvegetated
SAV habitat. Further investigation by the NMFS during the summer growing season
determined the precise amount of SAV impacted to be 0.69 acres of SAV habitat and 0.69 4
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acres of unvegetated SAV habitat: NCDMF ;has .determined that a shellfish resource is
present andwill be impacted.
Alternatiye'2;will have no impact on jurisdictional 404 wetlands or coastal marsh.
Approximately 135 acres of estuarine- bottom will be displaced.

Alternative 3: Upland Basin East Channel
Alternative 3 proposes an upland basin and residential development plan similar to that of
Alternative 2 with similar benefits and drawbacks. However, Alternative 3 proposes a
channel alignment along the eastern property shoreline to avoid impacts to SAV beds and
shellfish resources (see Figure S7A ap ce 5) In1his alternative,a1,905 square feet' of404""
wetlands are impacted,:2500 square feet.of=fringe coastal marsh will be displaced and o,
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Alternative 3 requires a longer connecting canal on the upland part of the property at
additional construction costs. However, the connecting open water channel to the existing
navigation channel in Nelson Bay will be significantly shorter than Alternative 2 thus
dredging costs are significantly lower. Alternative 3 will displace 11,905 square feet of
freshwater wetlands and 2,550 square feet of tidal marsh, less estuarine bottom will be
excavated, no SAV will be impacted, and no natural shellfish beds will be impacted.
2.3 No Action Alternative 4. The purpose of this project-is the development of a commercial
marina with associated residential land use. The project needs a navigational channel to be
operational. A commercial marina cannot operate successfully without a basin and
channel. The no action alternative does not support the applicant's purpose and need.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
SNUG HARBOR MARINA VILLAGE
SEA LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 25,1998
3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Geology and Sediments
The property consists of the Deloss soils series, a fine sandy loam found throughout the
uplands areas of the site and Hobucken muck of the coastal marshes. Past dredge spoil
material of fine and coarse sands with shell fragments covers five acres in the northeast
corner of the property. The sediment excavated for the channel alignment in the open
waters is primarily fine sand similar to that located in the present spoil area. The spoil will
be used as fill material on the property.
3.2 Water Resources
Nelson Bay is the adjacent estuarine water body classified by the State of North Carolina
as "SC". The NC Division of Shellfish Sanitation has closed the waters to commercial and
recreational shell fishing since 1953. Over 400 acres of Nelson Bay adjacent to the
property are currently closed to harvesting shellfish. Two point source wastewater
discharges are currently permitted and active in the northern end of Nelson Bay. It is not
anticipated that the current classification or shellfish closure status will be changed in the
foreseeable future.
Water depths adjacent waters near the proposed.-channel,alignment. range from -2' to -3.5.'.
MLW. A navigation channel. approximately seven feet. deep connecting the deeper waters
of Nelson Bay with the. Salter's Canal was dredged for maintenance in 1993. The channel
parallels the eastern. border of the property approxim3ieiy200 feet offshore. Tidal
amplitude for this area averages approximately 1.0'. The average ambient dissolved
oxygen level in adjacent waters of Nelson Bay is 6.76 mg/I (NCDWQ monitoring location
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3.3 Air Quality
the Wilmington Regional Office of NC Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources has jurisdiction over the air quality in this region. It has been determined that
the ambient air quality for Carteret County is in compliance with the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards.
3.4 Estuarine Resources
Both migratory and permanently established fish species are present in Nelson Bay.
Commercially and recreationally important species found the project areas include Atlantic
croaker, spotted sea trout, bluefish, Atlantic menhaden, and flounders. Crustaceans
include blue crab, and brown shrimp. .
Benthic communities are populated by a diversity of species in the marsh and tidal flat
areas include blue crab hermit crab, stone crab, fiddler crab, littorina, bivalve mollusk
isopods, amphipods, polychaete worms and barnacles.
National Marine Fisheries Service mapping designates the estuarine bottom flanking the
southern edge of the property as seagrass habitat. Remote aerial photographic
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interpretation reveals an opening in the continuous seagrass beds in this area. A gap in
SAV vegetation occurs south of the property in the location of the South Channel
Alignment of Alternative 2. NMFS field personnel have determined through field
reconnaissance that isolated and scattered patches of SAV vegetation are present in the
proposed channel alignment. Further field investigation by the NMFS may be needed for a
more precise SAV impact determination.
3.5 Terrestrial Resources
The majority of the upland portions of the property are currently in agricultural cultivation.
Drainage ditches bisect the property and are covered with maritime shrubs including wax
myrtle and eastern baccharus. Forested parcels within the property support loblolly pine
stands with mixed hardwood of sweetgum, water oak and red maple. Understory shrub
layer includes yaupon, wax myrtle and eastern baccharus and woody vines.
The primary wildlife in the wooded areas consists of squirrels, opossums, raccoons,
snakes; owls, songbirds rabbits and mice.
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Jurisdictional 2ecti 04 wetlands are found on the site and have been delineated and
surveyed by a cwetlands delineator (Land. Management Group, Inc.). Section 404
wetlands pons gnostic characteristics of hydroph}tic vegetation; hydric soils and
shallow groundwater hydrology, which support-wetland. plant communities. No
jurisdictional Section 404 wetlands are planned to.be filled or impacted, as a result of
implementing the proposed development.placipreferred by the applicant (Alternative 2s)_ ` w{
Alternaflve'3 with a connecting navigat onalcanal to the east-will. impact 11,905 square
feet of forested 404 wetlands.
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The local Soil Conservation Service Office designates the agricultural fields in current use
as prior converted agricultural cropland. The agricultural drainage canals are not
considered jurisdictional wetlands and are not subject to permitting requirements. `Sections
of the existing drainage dit&eis'will be filled when the property in converted fromt
agricultural use to"development use.- /\^, y?A ? IVAo1? ? ?k oveo\
The waterfront margins of the property support broad expanses of regularly and irregularly
flooded coastal marsh dominated by smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora), saltmeadow
cordgrass (Spartina patens), saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) and black needle rush (JuncuS
roemerianus). Coastal marsh provides a primary source of nutrients supporting larval and
post-larval species of fish, crustaceans and mollusks. Foraging habitat for birds and other
wildlife is also provided by coastal marsh habitat. No coastal marsh will be impacted by
proposed development activities in Alternative 2. Alternative 3 with a connecting
navigational channel to the east will require the djsjrla??eeffwtrt'of 2,550 square feet of
coastal marsh..
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3.7 Endan; erect and Threatened Species
The following list of plant and animal species which may be present Carteret County and
the project area has been provided by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
Vertebrates
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) Threatened
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Threatened
Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Endangered
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Endangered
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) Endangered
Eastern cougar (Fells concolor couguar) Endangered
Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) Endangered
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) Endangered
Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) Endangered
Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Endangered
Vascular Plants
Seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) Threatened
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lyshnochia asperzducy. blia) Endangered.
The proposed development program of residential homes, marina basin and marina support
facilities are planned for construction in the c .reared agricultural section of the property.
Much of the remaining forest sec_ioris are shall in area, highly disturbed and scattered-
Very little suitable habitat appears to be available to support the presence of endangered
and threatened species. It is therefore unlikely that any endangered or threatened species
will be affected by the proposed site development. Early indications from field visits by
resource agencies have given no indication that any endangered or threatened species are
present on the site. The NMFS and the USFWS will undertake a thorough review of the
site during the course of the CAMA Major Permit review process.
3.8 Cultctral Resources
The majority of the property is currently in agricultural use. Two structures, an
agricultural shed and a former menhaden processing facility are present on the site. Both
structures are in disrepair. The CAMA Major permit review process will afford the State
Historical Preservation office to review the s_te and make a determination with regard to
historical value. It is not expected that either structure have significant historical value.
The site development program will not impact the remaining wooded portions of the
property. There are no indications in the wooded areas that any mounds, markers,
depressions or ground disturbance which may signify the presence of historical or
prehistoric sites.
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3.9 Aesthetic and Recreational Resources
The property possesses considerable value with regard to esthetic and recreational
resources. Waterfront property that can support residential shoreline development and
boating offers a prime recreational resource for tourism. The scenic appeal of Nelson Bay
and the adjacent coastal marshes have attracted visitors to the area in increasing numbers
bringing much needed economic development to the region.
Water access for boating is in great demand in this area with limited opportunities for
permanent and temporary moorings with support facilities and services. A navigation
channel and canal was dredged in 1986 by Carteret County providing direct access to
North River for recreational and commercial boats. The proposed boat basin will offer
charter-fishing fleet for visitors to the area. Recreational boating for project residents will
offer expanded opportunities for water related recreational activities.
3.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
Nelson Bay and nearby creeks and tributaries have been used historically for both
recreational and commercial fishing. Primary species for sport and commercial uses are
spot, mullet, trout, croaker and flounder. There are currently no charter boats or fleets
available in the area for deep-sea fishing.
The_ 1:989 opening of Salter Creek channel and canal and the. construction of the high. rise
bridge on US Highway 70 has provides this property with access to the North Bay. The
two dredging projects combine to make this property particularly attractive to both
commercial and recreational boaters. The property is located in a prime location to benefit
from the demand for residential waterfront property with excellent boating access.
3.11 Socio-Economic Resources
The site is located in a rural area of the county with much of the surrounding area in forest
and agricultural lands. The local economy is based primarily on agriculture, fishing,
forestry and tourism. Local communities are small with few services provided. Economic
development opportunities in this region have historically been limited. Waterfront
property suitable for second home and retirement residential development and boating
facilities are in high demand in the county offering one of the few opportunities for
economic development in the area.

3.12 Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
The property supports approximately 35 acres of agricultural cropland. There are no
designations of prime or unique agricultural lands applied to the property. Some of the
agricultural land is converted wetlands with the local Soil Conservation Service (SCS)
designation as prior converted cropland (PC).
3.13 Public Lands
No public lands are located on the property. The old alignment of US.Highway 70 was
dedicated to the property owners at the time of the construction of the US Highway 70
bridge.
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N 3.14 Groundwater Quality
Groundwater on the property is relatively shallow, typically less than three.feet below
existing topographic elevations. The agricultural drainage ditches maintain the
groundwater levels lower than what would normally occur if the ditches were not in place.
An environmental audit has not been performed on the property.
3.15 Noise Levels
Noise from construction equipment including trucks and other grading equipment will be
audible from Highway 70 resulting in a temporary increase in ambient off-site noise levels.
Following construction, noise levels will approximate the area surrounding the project site.
3.16 Water Supply
An on-site well will be constructed to provide a community water supply for the residences.
and for the commercial marina and support facilities. Water service needs for the project
will be in the range of 7,000 gpd. The Sailors Srug Harbor retirement facility waster water
treatment plant is owned and operated by Sailors Snug Harbor, Inc. the applicant and will
service the project. Present peak flow from this project will not require a plant expansion.
The proposed sewer system is not designed to serve additional development outside the
property.
3.17 Introduction of Toxic Suhstancts
Fuel service is planned for_the.conunercial marina_facility.: The fud-facility will be .
constructed in accordance with ail policies and regulatory requirements of permits issued
by the NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
3.18 Eutrophieation of Receiving Waters
Water quality modeling studies indicate that tidal flushing in Nelson Bay is sufficient to
maintain existing water quality conditions within the proposed marina basin. Relatively
high levels of ambient dissolved oxygen levels are present in Nelson Bay. There are no
current indications of eutrophication of the waters of Nelson Bay. The project is not
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
4.1 Geology and Sediments
Sediments in the project area are either accumulated sand, fine and shell fragments in the
previously dredged area or dredged material deposited atop the Deloss soil on the site.
Approximately 36,300 cubic yards of material is to be excavated during the proposed
construction process. A volume of 31,600 cubic yards is to be removed from the open
water areas and 4,700 cubic yards from the upland areas landward of the current shoreline.
The excavation work will produce material for contouring the upland area of the tract for
residential lots, service roads and support facilities. Future maintenance dredging will be
accomplished by pumping sediment to the nearby spoil area owned by the applicant east of
Nelson Bay. All areas of excavated material within the disposal site in the project will be
seeded for stabilization purposes except for the proposed road surface area.
4.2 Water Resources
No significant water quality degradation is anticipated during the construction and
operation of the marina facility. Open water dredging of fine sands will not present a
significant turbidity factor in Nelson Bay. Spoil will be deposited in an upland on-site
spoil detention basin for settling and dewatering. To reduce the extent of turbidity-induced
water quality impacts to sensitive reproduction and growth life stages of estuarine
organisms, open water dredging will occur between September 30.to April 1 when fishery
spawning activities are limited.
Dredging of the marina basin will be performed with an upland plug in place using
hydraulic dragline, haul trucks and pans separating the construction activities from the
open water. After all basin excavation and bulkheading is completed and the site
stabilized, the plug will be excavated providing the connection of the basin to the open
water channel. m
The marina basin design is configured to allow a positive slope outward to open water to
maximize flushing=and circulation. Dissolved oxygen levels have been modeled
(Appendix 7.4). Predicted levels of dissolved oxygen= meet the State minimum standard of
5 mg/l. No effect on salinity levels is expected as a result of project construction actives. .

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4.3 Air Quality
Elevation of airborne pollutants will be insignificant. The proposed construction will not
create a significant adverse effect on air quality. Any air quality impacts from the
operation of excavation equipment will be short-tern- and minor.
4.4 Estuarine Resources
The South Channel Alignment (Alternative 2) will impact a limited amount of seagrass
habitat. The channel is aligned to avoid direct impact on the continuous seagrass
vegetation, which borders the southern shoreline of the property. The channel alignment is
centered on an existing opening in the continuous seagrass vegetation, which may be a
result of a historic channel use by the old Menhaden processing facility on the site.
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The National Marine Fisheries Services has determined that limited areas of active
seagrass vegetation are located within the Channel Alignment 2, South Channel
Alignment. Field reconnaissance suggests impacts to seagrass vegetation may be in the
range of 0.69 acres of SAV vegetation and 0.69 acres of SAV habitat. Indirect impacts to
the surrounding SAV habitat outside of the proposed channel alignment may occur due to
increased water disturbance and sediment displacement into the water column. Additional _
shoaling may result in increased SAV habitat. Channel Alignment 3 would have
significant impacts on SAV habitat and identified natural shellfish beds. 1.75 acres of
estuarine bottom would be displaced.
The East Channel Alignment (Alternative 3) has been surveyed for seagrass vegetation and
habitat. No seagrass vegetation. or seagrass habitat was found in the east channel
alignment. The East Channel Alignment area is not located within the NMFS seagrass
habitat mapping area. Remote aerial photography reveals no indication of the presence of
seagrass vegetation. No natural shellfish beds are present in the East Channel Alignment.
Other than hard bottom excavation for the channel (0.28 acres) no significant estuarine
impacts are expected from Channel Alignment 3.
4.5 Terrestrial ,resources
A 21-acre area of the site will be impacted by the proposed development activities most of
which will be an agricultural f,°ki and the ole..spoil''s`te.. Development activity in existing
wooded. areas will be very limited.: Habitat vaLirs1orthe project site are relatively limited
and therefore the-development activities are not expected to have significant impactor
terrestrial wildlife populations or habitat.

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4.6 Wetlands
The project development program has been planned to avoid direct- impacts on
jurisdictional 404 wetlands and on coastal marsh. Wetland fills will not be permitted for
individual homeowners by covenant. There will be limited impacts on sections of the
existing drainage ditches, which contain manmade freshwater wetlands. These wetlands
are non jurisdictional due to prior'converted agricultural cropland status by the SCS and
will not require permit approvals for filling.
For the. marina development, the South Channel Alignment (Alternative 2) avoids 404
wetland impacts and is aligned'to avoid impact of coastal tidal marsh wetlands. Upland
basin construction may result in some degree of indirect wetland impacts from basin
draining. These impacts are expected to be minimal given the low upland elevation
surrounding the basin, the high w'.ater table and the close proximity of the 404 wetlands to
adjacent tidal waters. The East Channel alignment (Alternative 3) will require the
excavation of approximately 11,905 square feet of 404 wetlands and 2,550 square feet of
fringe coastal marsh.
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SEA LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 25,1998
4.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
All of the upland sections of the property have been highly disturbed either through
continued agricultural practices, logging or commercial uses. It does not appear that
suitable habitat for any of the endangered or threatened species is present on the site.
Therefore, no significant impact is expected from the proposed project.
4.8 Cultural Resources
There is no indication of the presence of historical or prehistorical sites on the property nor
are any sites listed of the State Historical Preservation Office. The development associated
with the project is concentrated primarily in the agricultural fields. Therefore, no
significant impact is expected on historic or prehistoric sites.
4.9 Esthetic and Recreational Resources
The marina basin will provide additional recreational opportunities for project residents
and tourists by providing prime boating access to Nelson Bay and Core Sound. The basin
is programmed to support up to 25 commercial charter boats that will take advantage of the
opening of Drum Inlet for deep sea fishing excursions. The clustered residential
development around a marina will provide an attractive setting for tourist and residents.
4.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing. .
Recreational fishing opportunities will be afforded to community residents through
increased boating access to Nelson Bay and the Core Sound. The charter boat fleet will
offer prime access to the Gulf Stream fishing. for tourists and visitors to the area. The
ship's store will offer services and supplies for fishing activities. The inland marina basin
will not impact commercial fishing.
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has made a determination that a shellfish resource
suitable for shellfish leasing purposes exists at the South Channel Alignment 3 (see 7.3).
However, the shellfish resources in this area of Nelson Bay have been closed to the
harvesting continuously since 1953. There is no reasonable expectation that the current
400 acres of Nelson Bay will be reopened for shellfishing in the foreseeable future. This
would appear to be consistent with the state policy for protecting shellfish resources.
The East Channel Alignment 2 have been reviewed for shellfish resources. No natural
shellfish resource beds were found at this location. Impacts to shellfish resources at
Channel Alignment 2 are expected to be minimal. The proposed channel alignments (2 &
3) excavation will not significantly reduce shellfish habitat in Nelson Bay and will displace
but not remove the existing shellfish population.
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The applicant proposes to mitigate any project impact on shellfish resources include the
following:
1) The Owner proposes to collect shellfish in the channel alignment and relocate the
shellfish to an adjacent site approved by NCDMF. As a further mitigative measure,
seed clams will be planted in accordance with NCDMF specifications.
2) The proposed channel bottom, once excavated, will be at a depth and substrate that is
likely to support shellfish resource habitat.
4.11 Socio-Economic Resources
Twenty-six residential waterfront lots will be made available for purchase by buyers in the
primary, secondary and retirement markets. Such lots are considered prime property
particularly when associated with a planned community offering support services. The
marina will provide a source of jobs and income generation through the operation of a
ship's store, restaurant and a charter boat fleet. Additional jobs will be created during the
construction of the marina facility and subdivision infrastructure and through the
construction of individual residences. The no action alternative would remove the socio-
economic benefits expected from the operation of a commercial marina.
4.12 Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
All of the agricultural land currently on project site will be converted to. development uses as a
result of this project. The property is not considered to be prime or unique agricultural lands.
4.13 Public Lands
No public lands above mean high water will be impacted by this project. The proposed
marina channel will require excavation of the submerged public bottom of Nelson Bay.
No long term environmental impacts from the channel excavation are anticipated.
4.14 Groundwater Quality
No significant impact is expected on the quality of groundwater resulting from
development of the proposed project.
4.15 Noise Levels
Noise levels associated with the project will be limited to the temporary noise associated
with construction activities. Permanent changes in noise levels will be limited to increased
boat usage in the marina and associated channel. These noise levels will not exceed
normal noise levels associated with such uses. There are no residential or commercial uses
adjacent to the property, which may be affected by the increased noise levels.
4.16 Water Supply
Water service to the project will be provided through a community well and distributed
through a community-owned and operated system. Withdrawal levels for the 27
residences and•the marina operation are relatively low (7,000 gpd) and are not expected to
not have a significant affect on the aquifer capacity. There are no nearby wells which may
be affected by the proposed water system.
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SEA LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 25,1998
4.17 Introduction of Toxic Substances
Fuel service will be provided for boats moored at the marina basin. All protective
maintenance facilities and procedures associated with marina fuel services will be
followed.
4.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
Additional nutrient input into the receiving waters is not anticipated as a result of
implementation of the project. Conversion of current agricultural operations and associated
drainage ditches to residential and commercial uses may result in reduced nutrient input
levels. The project has received a coastal stormwater permit from DWQ and a sedimentation
and erosion control approval from DLQ.
4.19 Cumulative Impacts
It is not anticipated that significant cumulative impacts will result from this development.
There will be a modest increase in vehicular traffic and a moderate increase in boating
traffic. Direct impacts to wetland and adjacent estuarine resources have been minimized
through an analysis of channel alignment options. Cumulative impacts beyond the direct
impacts covered above include potential incremental 404 wetland fill from individual
propert=y owners. Indirect impacts on SAV habitat from increased boat traffic would only
occur from implementation of Channel Alignment 2.
The project program proposes a fully developed site. No additional development plans are
anticipated for the project site. The marina basin and channel and associated residential lot
development are the only activities on the property requiring a Major CAMA Permit.
Limited cumulative impacts are anticipated from the implementation of this project.
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5.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Federal
The development project has been submitted to the US. Army Corps of Engineers for
compliance review with Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act covering the
construction dredging, filling and other work in navigable waters. The discharge of
dredged or fill material in wetlands is also reviewed by the Corps of Engineers for
compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The Corps of Engineers serves as
the coordinating agency for permit applications by circulating to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service for comment.
5.2 State -
A permit application for a major CAMA Major permit has been submitted to the NC
Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) for review of the project for state
authorization. NCDCM serves as the state coordinating agency by soliciting and
incorporating comments from appropriate state agencies noted in section 1.2 of this report.
In making permit decisions, NCDCM considers comments from all agencies, including the
Corps of Engineers, with regard to the project's compliance with the Coastal Area
Management Act, The Dredge and Fill Act; Water Quality Certifications and -easements
within Public Trust Areas.
5.3 North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
This Environmental Impact Statement report is prepared in response to the applicant's
proposal to excavate a navigation channel below mean high water in an area within the
domain of the public trust.
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SEA LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 25, 1998
6.0 NOTIFICATION
6.1 Riparian Landowners
The CAMA requires notification of permit applications by certified mail to riparian land
owners. All riparian land owners have been notified. Riparian land owners have thirty
days in which to respond to the permit application.
6.2 Public Notice
The NCDCM will notice the receipt of the CAMA Major Development permit application
in a local newspaper and in a monthly agency permit notification summary issued to
interested parties.
6.3 Point of Contact
This Environmental Impact Statement was prepared by Paton/Zucchino & Associates, P.A.,
1001 Wade Avenue, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27605..[phone].
6.4 Findings
The applicant believes that the proposed project will not have significant impact on the
quality of the environment. The South Channel Alignment (Alternative 2) is the
applicant's preferred alternative. However, the applicant will accept approval of the,East
Channel Alignment (Alternative 3) if this alignment is the preferred alignment of the
resource agencies.
6.5 Sources of Information
• North Carolina Administrative Code. Title 15A DEHNR, Chapter 7, Coastal
Management.
• North Carolina Administrative Code. Title 15A DEHNR, Departmental Rules
Subchapter 1C. Compliance with N.C. Environmental Policy Act.
• USDA, Soil Conservation Service. Soil Survey of Carteret County, North Carolina.
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Carteret Soil &. Water Conservation District
P.O. Box'125
Beaufort, NC 28516
[phone]
May 21, 1997
Mr. Pat Ausband
P.O. Box 150
Sea Level, NC 28577
Dear Mr. Ausband:
This is in reference to the farmland owned by Sailors Snug Harbor, which is located in Sea
Level, North Carolina. Please see tract #959 on the map attached from Farm Service
Agency.
The fields indicated are considered PC Cropland. This means that the land was cleared and
cropped prior to 1985 and continues to be in cultivation today. Normal maintenance of
drainage ditches may be concluded.
Sincerely,
Todd Kelly, District Tech.
Carteret S&WCD
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Marine Fisheries
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Michael G. Buhl, Interim Director
June 3, 1997
Mr. Lawrence R. Zacchino
PATON/ZUCCHiNO & ASSOCiATES,P.A.
1001 Wade Avenue, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27605
Dear Mr. Zacchino;
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As per your request during our last phone conversation I am including the data and the
summary of the shellfish resource results of the Snugg Harbor channelization project. The
findings are based on analysis typically used in the determination of the.shelifish resource for
shellfish lease purposes. The date of investigation is April 17, 1997.
The channel area of the project in question was sampled by raking meter square sample
sites. Thirty-five samples were obtained in the channel proper, noting the depth, sediment
type, bottom composition (shell or grass), and the number and size of clams or oysters present.
Only clams were used in this calculation to determine bushels per acre. Though oysters were
found in one meter square sample,' they are riot used in this calculation. No scallops were
found in the samples.
The total clam count was 41 for the 35 sampled meter squares. The following
calculation is based 400 average sized clams per bushel, 4,046 square meters per acre, _and
that 10 bushels of clams = 4,000 individual clams.
total number clams / number of samples X 10 = bushels clams per acre
(or)
41 /35x 10=11.7 bushels clams per acre
The Marine Fisheries Regulation, 15NCAC 30.0201 (a)(1)(A), indicates that if clam
densities exceed 10 bushels shellfish per acre, the area is a natural shellfish bed. Our
sampling indicates a natural shellfish bed.
Please let me know if I can help you further.
Sincerely,
cc: Tere Barrett

Ja s J.,?rrancesconi
Fi eries Biologist
P_O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Cardina 23557-0769
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
TQfephone 919-726-7021 FAX [phone]
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TO: David Taylor
Rona Patricia Murpherq?-
CC: Wayne Cuthrell
Date: 08/17/98
R« Shellfish resource and submerged vegetation density results
Wayne Cuthrell and 1 surveyed the east channel alignment aftemative #3 of the Snug Harbor
Project on Thursday, August 13, 1998. This channel area was sampled using standard lease
investigation sampling technique. Twenty-one samples were taken within the marked area of the
proposed channel. Bottom composition consisted mostly of soft to firm mud with shell. The southern
side of the channel consisted of muddy sand with shell. Only one meter square sample consisted of
any seagrass (Ruppia mari/ima).
Total dam count was five for the 21 sampled meter squares while total oyster count was
seven. This works out to be 0.24 clams/ m2 or 2.4 bushels per acre and 0.33 oysters/mZ or 3.3 bushels
of oysterstacre. These densities are well below 10 bushels per acre which defines an area as a natural
shellfish bed. The majority of the shellfish sampled were taken within twenty feet of the shoreline
where the bottom composition was of muddy sand with shell.
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Matrix Environmental Consulting
November 20, 1997
Paton - Zucchino
& Associates, PA
Suite 101 1001 Wade Avenue
Raleiah,N.C.' - 27605
Dear Larry,
Please find enclosed a copy of the report for Phase I of the Snug Harbor project
investigation. As I mentioned in our telephone conversation, there is an indication of
less than 10 bushels per acre of clams or of oysters separately and no evidence of viable
SAV. Accordingly, for the submerged portion of the proposed east channel there does
not appear to be a resource conflict.
Please. contact me as to the need for any additional information or to clarify present
results. • Thank you for your assistance in this investigation.
Sincerely,
Don Precrnan
Matrix Environmental Consulting
Snug Harbor Project Investigation
East Channel Alignment Alternative
An environmental investigation was conducted to ascertain the potential for natural
resource impact in the east channel alignment alternative at the proposed Snug Harbor
project site. The first objective of this study was to establish if there is a reasonable
probability of the site being characterized by a commercially significant quantity of hard
clams, Mercenaria mercenaria, or by a commercially significant quantity of oysters,
Crassostrea virginica, both of which had been observed at this site. A natural shellfish
bed has been defined in the NCFisheries Rules for Coastal Water, item 30.0200 (a) (1)
(A) as 10 bushels per acre, and is equal to an average sampling density of 1 clam or of 1
oyster per meter square. The second objective was to assess the onsite presence, density,
distribution and species composition of submerged aquatic vegetation (le., Z era
marina , Halodule wri, tii, and Rti is maritima), which represents critical fishery
habitat. A summary of the study methods, results, and discussion is provided as follows.
Methods
The survey study area consists of a 60' wide by 200' long submerged bottom, which
proceeds in an easterly direction (- 115 degrees) from Snug Harbor property located on
the west side of Nelsons Bay and connects offshore with an existing channel. This area
of approximately 0.28 acres is characterized by a substrate of firm muddy sand to soft
mud and a water depth (MLT) of 1.0' to 5.01
.
The site survey for shellfish was conducted using 14 samples at a distance of 15'
between stations (i.e., the equivalent of 50 samples per acre). Samples were collected
from alternating sides of the 60' wide alignment and stations began near shore adjacent to
artina marsh and continued out for a distance of 195`. Sample collection was
accomplished using a meter square quadrat and an 8 inch wide, .5/8 inch prom separation
clam rake with amodified basket for retention of seed. Substrate conditions and
numbers and market category of all shellfish retrieved were noted.
The site survey for SAV was conducted using 36 samples.- Three samples spaced 15'
apart were collected across the 60' width of the channel alignment and at 15' intervals
along the alignment's long axis from near shore out to a distance of 135. Due to water .
depth greater than 4.0', at 150'. and 165' out only two samples across the tividth of the
alignment were collected and at 180' and 195' out only one sample each was collected.
Core samples of 28.2 inches squared were collected using a 6" diameter pvc coring
device. The substrate was penetrated to a depth of approximately 6" to retrieve all
shoots, rhizomes, and propagules. Sediments were sieved clear and all plant matter was
retained for later analyses.
Concurrent with sampling, dissolved oxygen and temperature measurements weve
made using a YSI 55 meter and salinities were determined using a temperature-
compensated refractometer.
Results
Physicochemical conditions measured on site included water temperatures of 14.4 to
16.1 degrees centigrade, salinities from 16 to 29 ppt, and dissolved oxygen levels
between 6.45 and 9.43 mg/l (Table 2).
Ten clams of varying market categories were collected from the 14 stations. The
median, mean, sample variance, standard deviation, and standard error are presented in
Table 1. Ten oysters of varying market categories were also collected from the 14
stations and their summary statistics are similarly depicted in Table L. In the case of both
species, a mean density of less than 1.0 per meter square was indicated.
The use ofcores for survey of SAV yielded no evidence of viable shoots, rhizomes,
or propagules at this site. In addition, a general visual examination of the east channel
aliment area detected no apparent SAV.
Discussion
Physicochemical data indicate a range of conditions acceptable for shellfish and SAV
growth and survival, however, salinity does appear to be strongly affected by relatively
modest amounts of rainfall (e.g., 13 ppt drop on 11/13 due to approx. 1.0" of rain, see
Table 2) and the area is closed to shellfish harvesting due to runoff associated fecal
coliform levels.
The survey of shellfish indicates the presence of less than 10 bushels of clams per
acre within the proposed east channel alignment. A mean of 0.714 clams per meter
square was evidenced by the equivalent of 50 samples per acre. Similarly, the shellfish
survey indicates the presence of less than 10 bushels of oysters per acre within the
channel alignment at a mean of 0.714 oysters per meter square. Accordingly, by neither
species individually does the area appear to qualify as a natural shellfish bed.
The absence of viable SAV in the proposed east channel aliment is confirmed
through extensive sampling and general visual examination. As a result, no conflict NN'ith
this critical habitat t'Pe is apparent.
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Table 1. Summary statistics for shellfish samples at proposed Snug Harbor project site
SUMMARY STATISTICS FOR HARD CLAMS (N=14)
Mean = 0.714 Sample variance = 0.988
Median = 0 Standard deviation = 0.994
Sum = 10 Standard error = 0.266
SU NL4RY STATISTICS FOR OYSTERS (N=14)
- -------- - ---------- - - - ------ -- - --------
Mean = 0.714 Sample variance = 2.07
Median =. 0 Standard deviation = 1.44
Sum = 10 Standard error = 0.384

Table 2. Physicochemical data at proposed Snug Harbor project site.
DATE INE SALIMI PPT) TEMP. IC) DISS.OXY.(MG/L) TIDE
11/8/97 7:40 29 15.1 6.45 LATE EBB
11/13/97 15:45 16 14.8 7.2 EARLY FLD
11/15/97 13:50 25 16.1 9.0 LATE EBB
11/16/97 15:40 22 14.4 9.43 LATE EBB
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Table 3. Shellfish survey results for proposed Snug Harbor project site.
1997 SIDE OF
DATE UQIJ
STA CHANNEL NO CLAMS NO OYSTERS SUBSTRATE
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I1/15 1 SOUTH 1 LN 0 MUD W/SHL
11115 2 NORTH 2 LN 4 (2") MUD W/SHL
11/13 3 SOUTH 1 LN 0 MUD W/SHL
11/13 4 NORTH 0 0 MUD
11/13 5 SOUTH 0 1 N") MUD
11/15 6 NORTH 0 1 (>3") MUD W/SHL
11115 7 SOUTH 1 TN 0 MUDDY SAND
11/15 8 NORTH 0 3 (>3"), 1 SD SFT MUD
11115 9 SOUTH 3 TN 0 MUDDY SAND
11/15 10 NORTH 0 0 SFT MUD
11115 11 SOUTH 2 TN 0 SAND
11/15 12 SOUTH 0 0 SAND
11115 13 SOUTH 0 0 MUDDY SAND
11/15 14 SOUTH 0 0 SFT MUD

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VG CHANNEL DEPTH(FT)=':5.5
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217 5.546134 5.014955
218 5.603658 5.030429
219 5.625933 5.038288
220 5.613998 5.033717
221 5:566989 5.028894
222 5.496744 5.023251
223 5.422487 5.016382
224 5.361381 5.008178
225 5.322862 4.998948
226 5.309303 4.989404
227 5.364774 4.988678

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228 ,_57699 4.997066
229 5.545161 5.01245
230. 5.602839 5.028015
231 5.625191 5.03594
232 5.613264 5.031398
233 5.566167 5.026604
234 5.495774 5.020989
235 5.42136 5.014148
236 5.360139 5.005971
237 5.321568 4.996769
238 5.308026 4.987253
239 5.363638

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