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NCDENR MEMORANDUM:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
.1AME9 B. HUNTJR. TO: Review Agencies
-GOVERNOR
FROM: T. Barrett
SUBJECT: Snug Harbor Marina Village, Carteret County
WAITtE MCDEVITT
sECRETARY DATE: December 13, 1999
Please find enclosed the Major Modification to the original request from this
same applicant. This is a modification to the application that is in circulation. Most
DONNA D. MOFFITT
DIRECTOR of you have commented earlier on the proposal, at the application level and in the
EA process. The application has been on hold status while the applicant pursued
the Environmental Assessment and then the Environmental Impact Statement.
Based on comments received during these processes, the proposal has been
resubmitted with modifications. A significant modification is the location of the
marina channel, perhaps the most controversial aspect of the project. This feature
caused concern regarding shellfish and SAV habitat. The channel has been
relocated in an attempt to mollify these concerns. There were questions about the
possible reduction in oxygen levels post construction of a basin and access
channel. These have been addressed through the addition of a circulation
channel. Other modifications to the proposal include alterations in the layout of
the high ground development necessitated by redesigning the marina features.
Please consider this as a replacement to the application you received in
1997. The project will need complete new review and appropriate comments.
- have attempted to explain the changes to development and impacts. If you have
- ~ any questions, feel free to call me. Thanks.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Snug Harbor Marina Village, c/o F. Patrick Ausband
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Adjacent to Nelson Bay and Salter's Creek on the south side of
Highway 70, abutting the Salter's Creek bridge on its southwest side, in Carteret County.
Photo -1995:54-643; A 16-22, B 15-21, C 14-21, D 15-22, E-20 1990:147-26; A8-14, B 8-14, C 12,13, D 13
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2778200-2779200 Y: 423200-425400
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 4/17/97; 5/06/97; 11/05/98
Was Applicant Present - No; Yes (agent); No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc: 12/13/99
Office -Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan -Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP -Rural/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT, CW, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Subdivision - No; Marina -Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial, Community
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing -None
Planned -Sewer
(F) Type of Structures: Existing -Abandoned building, abandoned roadway
Planned -Residential development, marina
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands - - - --- ~ Y 1 1L1\
Coastal Marsh 810 sf
Section 404 Wetlands 10,500 sf
(B) Non-Ve etated Wetlands
(C) Other
Shallow Bottom Area 11,000 sf
Hi h Ground/PC 171,900 sf 1,306,800 sf
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 34.46 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to develop a 34 unit residential development (24 cluster
units and 10 residential lots) with a 53 wet slip residential and commercial marina.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: 12/13/99
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is a 41.8 acre tract adjacent to Nelson Bay in east Carteret County. The tract is
bordered by US 70 to the north, Salter's Creek to the northeast, and Nelson Bay to the south.
This property abuts the Salter's Creek bridge on its southwest side. The old Highway 70 extends
across the project property, and has been abandoned. There is a dilapidated building on the south
side of the property, apparently last used for the barking of fishnets. The tract is owned by the
Sailor's Snug Harbor facility.
According to USGS maps, the tract has an average elevation of +5' mean sea level. A large
portion of the tract has been designated by the Natural Resource Conservation Service as wetland
that has been prior converted for agriculture use, or PC fields. The applicant states that the fields
are currently under cultivation. According to NRCS, there have been no recent crop records on
the property, but the property has been .bushogged. Consequently, the owner is entitled to rotate
the fields back into cultivation at any point. The fields have an extensive amount of ditching,
totaling some 4850 linear feet. There is an existing spoil area on the north end of the tract that
was previously used by the Department of Transportation.
The southern boundary of this tract is bordered by coastal marsh comprised of S~artina
alterniflora, Spartina ap tens, Salicornia spy, Juncus roemerianus, and some T,ypha sue. The
system transitions landward into Section 404 Wetlands, typified with a shrub system of Iva
frutescens, Borrichia frutescens, Magnolia vir ing iana, and Juniperus vir ing iana, transitioning
again to forested wetlands with pines, oaks, and cypress. The Section 404 Wetland delineation
has been accepted by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Typical soils on the tract are Leon and Hobucken Muck. The Carteret County Land Use Plan
classifies the property as Rural, with all portions of the tract within CAMA Areas of
Environmental Concern classified Conservation. Neither Nelson Bay nor Salter's Creek are
designated Primary Nursery Areas. Both are closed to the taking of shellfish for consumption for
the area south to Broad Creek Point. Both water bodies carry water classifications of SC. The
adjoining waters of Core Sound are classified SA-ORW. There has been no archeological
assessment performed on the property.
The bottom areas of Nelson Bay and Salter's Creek are composed predominantly of silt and sand,
with beds of submerged aquatic vegetation. The area supports shellfish beds, and has been
documented by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries to contain oysters and clams, sufficient to
designate the area as a "natural shellfish bed". This documentation is enclosed. The applicant
has submitted documentation from consultants indicating that the area directly affected by the
excavation proposed was found to support less than the required 10 bushels/acre of shellfish.
Ron Secler, with the National Marine Fisheries Service, surveyed the area for submerged aquatic
vegetation in early summer and found scattered SAV throughout the area. Again, the applicant
has submitted findings from consultants indicating there to be no viable SAV habitat within the
area of the proposed excavation. The tidal amplitude in upper Nelson Bay is approximately 1'.

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Soundings in the waters adjacent to the property average 0' to -4' mean low water. In order to
satisfy the Division of Water Quality's predicted dissolved oxygen level requirement of 5.0 mg/L,
a consultant for the applicant ran water quality modeling using ambient oxygen levels in the
surrounding waters of Nelson Bay. The results of the modeling indicated that the basin could
supply a DO of 5.037 to 5.487 mg/L.
The applicant is proposing to develop a 34 unit residential development, with a 53 slip marina,
complete with fuel service, a ship's store and restaurant. The developer is proposing to construct
24 cluster homes on ±7000 square foot lots around the perimeter of the newly created boat basin,
and sell 10 residential lots. The marina will provide 34 residential slips and will lease the other
19, the applicant's preference being to charter vessels.
The proposal is to excavate an access channel from the Salter's Creek channel in Nelson Bay to
an upland basin created from high ground and PC fields. These features are to be constructed by
dragline and hydraulic dredge. The basin configuration is rectangular, approximately 470' x 190'
in size. The current elevation is approximately +5.0 mean sea level, and the basin would be
dredged to approximately -4.5' mean low water, requiring the removal of approximately 33,074
cubic yards of material. The spoil generated from this excavation would be used in tract
preparation.
The proposed access channel represents the most significant change to the proposal from the
original application. The location has been moved eastward to an area of high ground and
Section 404 Wetlands, based on comments from review agencies regarding the original proposal.
This alignment represents alternative 3 of the possibilities addressed in the Environmental
Assessment. This alignment is intended to reduce impacts to shellfish and SAV beds. The
proposed channel will terminate in the Salter's Creek channel between channel markers 2 and 3.
The access channel into the marina is to be excavated approximately 525' x 50' through shallow
bottom area and Section 404 Wetlands (with approximately 400 sf of coastal marsh), and
approximately 350' x 60' across high ground. The channel is to be excavated to a water depth of
-4.75' and -5.0' mean low water. This will require the removal of ±8,000 cubic yards of high
ground area and ±4695 of sandy bottom material and Section 404 Wetlands. The applicant has
added a circulation channel to the proposal to increase flushing and reduce impacts to water
quality. This feature is proposed for 290' x 20', with a finished depth of -2' nlw. The channel
will be located in the southwest corner of the basin. The two channels and the basin will require
the disturbance of approximately 11,000 square feet of shallow bottom habitat, 810 square feet of
coastal wetlands, 10,500 square feet of Section 404 Wetlands, and 3.9 acres of high ground/PC
Fields.
The spoil from the excavation of the channel is to be placed in the relic spoil area at the north end
of the property. This site is approximately 400' x 500', and will have a 4' dike wall. The effluent
will discharge to the mean low water contour in Salter's Creek. After drying, the spoil will be
used in site preparation. The spoil area has a capacity of approximately 29,630 cubic yards.
There is no designated area for future maintenance of the marina.
The basin would be stabilized through the installation of approximately 1970' of concrete

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bulkhead wall. This shoreline stabilization will continue around the marina through the access
channel, and again through the circulation channel, terminating on high ground. A boardwalk
would extend around the perimeter of the basin for approximately 1190' x 8'. There are 27 finger
docks proposed, ±12' x 4', extending from the boardwalk into the basin. Eighty six mooring
pilings are proposed, approximately 35' from the boardwalk. A ship's store, fuel service, and a
marina pumpout station will be provided landward of the bulkhead in its western corner, on
approximately 4900 square feet of concrete skirting.
The marina is intended to accommodate charter and mixed pleasure boats with an average size of
22' to 42', and a maximum length of 60'. There will be 4 public and office toilets, a restaurant,
and showers available. No vessel maintenance is to be offered. There will be 3 signs prohibiting
overboard discharge, and 3 signs stating the location of the available pumpout. The marina will
have a "no live-aboard" policy. There are to be 4 channel markers directing vessels into the
marina.
The project will require the grading and filling of approximately 30 acres of high ground and PC
fields for infrastructure and resident construction. The applicant has opted to employ a low
density stormwater design, utilizing infiltration basins and close end roadside swales. A
Stormwater Plan has been submitted and approved for this development, as has a
Sedimentation/Erosion Control Plan.
The road system will consist of a main road with two branching roadways for access into the
marina, ship's store, and residences. There are 54 visitor parking spaces proposed along this
area. The applicant proposes to construct the 24 cluster homes around the newly created marina.
These will be situated on ±7000 square foot lots, with an impervious surface setback of 30' from
the bulkhead. The homes will average from 1972 square feet to 2122 square feet of built-upon
area, to include individual driveways. The impervious surface area within the Estuarine
Shoreline AEC will be limited to 30%. The roadway and residence layout represents a minor
modification to the original submittal, necessitated by the change in marina and access channel
configuration. The abandoned section of US 70 is to be removed.
The 10 residential lots proposed are up to 20,000 square feet in size, and are each platted with
some amount of wetlands. These lots are to be sold to individuals wishing to construct their own
homes. Lot 5 will present the most difficulties for development without allowing for fill of
coastal wetlands.
The applicant is proposing to serve the wastewater needs of the community by tying into the
package treatment plant of the Sailor's Snug Harbor facility across Salter's Creek. The system
would utilize gravity sewer to a lift station, and a force main to the treatment plant. Lines would
extend under the proposed roadways, except for the extension to the marina pump station. From
the lift station, located southeast of Highway 70, a 6" force main would parallel Highway 70,
attaching to the Salter's Creek bridge, and connecting to the facility at Sailor's Snug Harbor.
There is no authorization on file from the Department of Transportation for the connection to the
bridge. Sailor's Snug Harbor has a permit fora 20,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment
facility. Their present peak flows average from 6,000-8,000 gpd. The anticipated flow rate and

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allocation for this facility is 10,580 gpd. This was calculated by the applicant assuming 7800 gpd
from 26 residential units, 2,000 gpd fora 50 seat restaurant, and 780 gpd fora 26 slip marina.
The community's water needs are to be met by the installation of a community well located
approximately 470' east of the sewer lift station. There will be 4" water lines extending under the
proposed roadways.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The project as proposed will require the excavation of ±11,000 square feet of shallow bottom
habitat, ±810 square feet of coastal marsh, and ±10,500 square feet of Section 404 Wetlands.
The project will require the grading and filling of ±30 acres of high ground/PC fields, and the
excavation of ±3.9 acres of the same. There is some contention between the federal agencies as
to whether the PC designation entitles one to blanket development, or only to future cultivation.
There may be indirect impacts to SAV habitat and shellfish beds outside of the proposed channel
alignment due to increased water disturbance, sediment displacement reducing available sunlight,
and additional shoaling, all attributed to increased boating activity.
The cumulative impacts to be incurred from this proposal must include an indeterminate amount
of wetland loss. Each lot platted in this development has within it some wetlands; most of the
lots include a significant amount of wetlands, to include coastal wetlands. The developer has
stated that he will disallow, by covenant, wetland fill. However, this will be impractical to
control over the years as individual property owners apply for Nationwide Authorization to fill
single lots. Any applicant who can meet the conditions of the Nationwide Authorization would
likely be entitled.
The proposed marina will offer fuel, carrying the potential for spill. The standard marina impacts
can be anticipated, involving overboard discharge, introduction of fuel and other pollutants from
the vessels into the adjoining waters, etc.
The wastewater addition to the Snug Harbor treatment plant will not, as proposed, exceed the
authorized limit of this facility. However, the estimate was very conservatively derived. There is
no information submitted regarding the anticipated drawdown on the aquifer from the
community well, and hence, no way to anticipate whether the usage will place excessive pressure
on the aquifer.
The designated spoil area will be incorporated into the development, and unavailable for future
use. Regular maintenance of the marina may present a problem for spoil placement.
Approximately 1.15 acres of the 41.8 acre tract would be made impervious by the developer
under the proposal.
T. Barrett December 13,1999 Morehead City

August 13, 1998
CAMA Permit and EA/FONSI Chronology
Snug Harbor Marina Village
Sea Level, NC
April 17, 1997 DMF Shellfish sampling/NMFS seagrass evaluation on-site
April 22 Major CAMA Permit Application submitted Channel #2
May 19 Jones NCDCM responds requesting EA by Applicant
June 3 DMF notification of presence of shellfish resource
June 10 Draft EA submitted to DCM
June 18
July 8
August 12
August 29
August 29
September 9
September 10
October 1
December 16
January 26, 1998
February 11
February 20
April 6
April 1 ~
June 8
June 22
July 9
August 12
Barrett DCM comments to Applicant on Draft EA
Applicant submits completed EA to DCM
McGee responds with EA agency comments
Barrett DCM acknowledges receipt of CAMA permit application
Barrett DCM issues CAMA Field Investigation Report
Barrett DCM issues memo recommending permit denial
Taylor DMF objects citing seagrass impacts Channel #2
Applicant request DCM to place review on administrative hold
Applicant resubmits EA with Channel #3 as acceptable option.
Applicant recommends FONSI for Channel #3
Daniels DMF objects citing shellfish beds and seagrass impacts.
Taylor DMF accepts Applicant's field biologist's report. No
shellfish resource or seagrass. Reserves right for further comment.
Applicant requests informal. Departmental review session
McGee responds recommending EIS preparation by Applicant
Applicant requests Departmental meeting
First written NMFS response defining seagrass impacts
Corps sends federal review comments to Applicant
Applicant responds to Corps recommending Channel Option #3
Departmental review session
Chronology was prepared using Applicants permit file.
PATON/ZUCCHINO
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
1001 WADE AVENUE
RALEIGH, NC 2760
[phone]
[phone] FAX

SNUG HARBOR MARINA VILLAGE
APPLICATION FOR C.A.M.A. PERMIT
THE SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR
SEA LEVEL, NORTH CAROLINA
LAND PLANNING/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
PATON/ZUCCHINO & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
RALEIGH, NC 27603
[phone]
PROJECT ENGINEERS
STROUD ENGINEERING
PROJECT SURVEYORS
JAMES PHILLIPS AND ASSOCIATES
WETLANDS/HYDROLOGY
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
NOVEMBER 5, 1999

SNUG HARBOR MARINA VILLAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
MARINA PROGRAM
MARINA CONSTRUCTION APPROACH
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT
C.A.M.A./CORPS PERMIT APPLICATION
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT REPORT
DEED OF TRUST
PC DESIGNATION
SHELLFISH AND SAV FIELD REPORT
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ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E

SHEET
EXISTING CONDITIONS/REGULATORY S-I
C.A.M.A. DEVELOPMENT PLAN S-2
STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE S-3
STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE S-4
EROSION CONTROL PLAN S-5
MARINA LAYOUT/BASIN DESIGN S-6
CHANNEL/SPOIL BASIN S-7
UTILITY PLANS S-8

SNUG HARBOR MARINA VILLAGE
The proposed Snug Harbor Marina Village Project (referred to herein as Marina Village)
is located on Nelson Bay south of U.S. 70 near Sea Level, North Carolina. The applicant
has planned a marina complex to serve residents of the Marina Village and the public.
The current development program for the Marina Village includes a 53 wet slip marina
basin, a ship's store and restaurant, Inc 34 residential amts on a 41.8 acre tract.
PROPERTYDESCRIPTION
The property is bordered by U.S. Highway 70 to the north and to the south and east by
Nelson Bay. The property lies outside the extraterritorial planning jurisdiction of a
municipality and is currently not zoned under County ordinances. Water and sewer
services are not currently available.
The property topography consists of flat terrain ranging in elevation from 8 feet MSL to lower
lying elevations of two to three feet MSL. The property is bordered to the south by tidal marsh
and esturaine waters which are classified as SC waters closed to shellfishing. Much of the
property has been disturbed in the past by agricultural activities and by spoil disposal by North
Carolina Department of Transportation. The disturbed areas consist of agricultural cover crops.
The property has SCS prior converted cropland status. The remaining undisturbed portions of
the property support upland pine/mixed hardwoods forest.
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
Residential development associated with the Marina Village will include 34 residential
lots. The residential lots will be for sale and will not necessarily be develop
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. Twenty- four
homes surrounding the marina will be developed by the Owner. Ten single furni?y lots
will be available for conventional single home construction.
PROJECT ACREAGE 41.R ACRES
RESIDENTIAL ~4 BATS
GROSS DENSITY 1.~ DU/AC
A low density stormwater management strategy has been prepared the for property to
protect the marina waters and adjacent waters from stormwater run-off pollutants. See
attached stormwater management plans.
A community well and water distribution system will be constructed to serve the Marina
Village. The residential development will be serviced by and private sewer. Wastewater
will be collected by gravity sewer to a pump station. Sewage will be pumped by force
main to an existing wastewater treatment plan owned by the applicant and located at the
Sailors' Snug Harbor facility.
PATON/ZUCCHINO & ASSOCIATES, P.A. PAGE 1

SNUG HARBOR MARINA VILLAGE
APPLICATION FOR C.A.M.A. PERMIT
NOVEMBER 5, 1999
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 support services includes 6,000 square feet of building
space . The marina facility is planned as a commercial facility for the use by charter fleet
customers and by residents of the Marina Village. The marina is designed for both
commercial charter boats and private boats ranging in size from 22 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 for treatment by the Snug Harbor private sewage 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 proposed. The
channel has been modified from the original alignment in accordance with
recommendation from NCDCM staff. This approach minimizes resource impacts on the
estuarine environment and eliminates the use of public trust waters for private boat slips.
An upland location also requires the excavation of portions of the previously disturbed
upland on the property. A circulation channel is proposed to as an additional measure to
maintain water quality within the basin.
MARINA CONSTRUCTIONAPPROACM
The marina basin and support facilities will be constructed by the applicant or marina
operator. 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. All hydraulic excavation areas will be performed behind an earthen plug located
at the channel terminus which will not be removed until hydraulic dredging has been
completed.
Dredge effluent will be controlled by an adjustable weir or pipes to return the settled
effluent to the basin areas. When all work is complete and the material has decanted, the
spoil will be distributed over high land areas.
The marina basin will be surrounded by a 10-inch thick prestressed concrete sheet pile
bulkhead with a concrete cap topped out at 5.0 feet elevation (MLW).
The basin will cover approximately 2.5 acres to service the 53 slips. To maintain water
circulation within the basin the basin bottom will be constructed on a slight incline from.
the interior of the basin at -5 feet MLW to the existing County channel which is
maintained at a depth of approximately -6.5 MLW.
PATON/ZUCCHINO & ASSOCIATES, P.A. PAGE 2

SNUG HARBOR MARINA VILLAGE
APPLICATION FOR C.A.M.A. PERMIT
NOVEMBER 5, 1999
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
A best management practice (BMP) stormwater strategy has been prepared for the Marina
Village development. The project will be designed under the low density provision of the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality stormwater regulations. Infiltration basins and
closed-end roadside swales will be employed to minimize stormwater run-off into the
marina basin. The site will be graded in the residential lots surrounding the basin will be
graded for sheet flow stormwater run-off away from the basin.
WATER QUALITYASSESSMENT
A water quality assessment was undertaken to analyze the potential water quality impacts
of the marina facility. This analysis focused on the predicted disso~ ved oxygen levels in
the proposed marina.
The dissolved oxygen analysis included a review of the available c~ ;lected data, several
field surveys, and the application of the two-segment marina model development b}~ N.C.
Division of Water Quality.
The computer model for dissolved oxygen predicted that during the summer months the
marina will be at or above 5 mg/1. This result implies that he marina will maintain
dissolved oxygen concentrations above current state and federal standards. Thus, the
proposed marina does not appear to be a potential cause for water quality degradation at
this site.
More detailed information is provided in the attached Water Quality Assessment Report.
snughar.doc
PATON/ZUCCHINO & ASSOCIATES, P.A. PAGE 3

ATTACHMENT A
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name The Sailors' Snuff Harbor
Address
City Sea Level
State NC
Zip 28577 Day Phone [phone]
p~ [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Paton/Zucchino & Associates P A.
Address 200 N. West Street
city
Raleigh
State NC
Zip 27603 Day Phone [phone]
p~ [phone]
c. Project name (if any)
b. City, town, community or landmark
CARTERET COUNTY NEAR SEA LEVEL
c. Street address or secondary road number
T TT C N i $hT.7'~1 V 7 f1
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Nelson Bay
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 and/or filling activities.
Commercial marina, ship s store,
restaurant. varkine and residences
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? New Work
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
Snug Harbor Marina use? Private/Commercial
Village
NOTE: Permit wiU be issued in name of lmdowner(sJ, and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Carteret
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 pages. The marina and channel
will be excavated with spoil
material used on site. Conventional
resi entia su ivision roa ways,
uti sties an ui ing si es wi e
preyared for commercial uses.
Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 41.7 6 Acres
b. Size of individual lot(s)
7,000 to 20,000 SF
c Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
~I, Average Elevation 5 feet MHW
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Leon Sand/Hobucken Muck
e. Vegetation on tract Lobllolly Pine, Shrub
thicket
f. Man-m~de features now on tract Abandoned
roa way and outbuildings.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the loan! ~,~~ plmi.)
Conservation
Developed
X Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not Zoned
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? ~_ Yes No
(Attad, zoning complimtce certificate, if applirnble)
J•
Has a professional
done for the tract?
If yes, by whom?
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
1. Are there wetlands on the site? x Yes No
Coastal (marsh) ~_ Other ~n4
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Y e s
(Attach documentation, if amilable)
archaeological assessment been
Yes x No
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
Owner operates a pre-discharge
treatment pant wit , avai ab.
capacity nn adia n a;ra
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
Project will be designed to minimize.
isc arges o sur ace wa ers.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
A community potable water supply is
proposed.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said- property, then
forwazd a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
inlc on an 8 1R" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings aze preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other lazger plats aze acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies aze provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regazding 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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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 open Grounds Farm
Address P•0. Drawer B, Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone [phone]
Name
Address
Phone
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.
• A check for 5250 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 PERNIISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained ~~ the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina'c
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 i day of `~o~•~h/, 19~.
Print Name Lawrence R. Zucchino
Signature LIC.C
Lmidowner or.~ntlwriZed ent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
~ DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-~ Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
~ DCM MP-ti Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and dare each attachment in the
space provided ar the bottom of each form.
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Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
permit, Form DCM-MP-1. BC 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 .slues to be given in feet.
Average P18tt
Igad~stiog ~'a11~
Length Vlydth oepm ~P~
Access
channel
(MI'v10 or (1VwL) 525' S0' -1.5' -5.0~
Canal
Boat
basin
x
Circulatios-
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Ezcludiag
~horeliae
9rbi1lzuion)
60~ I 370' ~ MSL I MLWS'
470' 190 N/A -4.5'
raw
7
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f ~ ft

1. E%CAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW Or NW);. in cubic yards aflnrex. 4.6 CY
b. Type of material to be excavated ~ sand, some
Fine Organics
c. Does tine area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegeration
(SAVs) or other wetlands? ~ Yes No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards
approximately 30,000 CY
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
At•~northern end
a. Location of disposal area
of site at old NCDOT_spoil area
MLW
340' 20~ N/[~ -4.5' b. Dimensions of disposal area
Approximately 300' x 4 x
~ /A c. Do you claim title to disposal arcs?
x Yes No
~ /A If no. aaach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
v/A maintenance? ^ Yes ~ No .
If yes, where?
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Form DCM-MP-2
Excava
AND FI
Attach this form to Joint Ap cation for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP- Be sure to comple all
other sections of the Jo' Application that relate` to this
proposed project. ~.
,#' =~''
Describe below th urpose of proposed~xcavation or
fill activities. A slues to be given 'n~feet.
Average Final
Eancting Project
Length Wi Depth Depth
Acces .
channel 525' 0' ' -
(MI-v1~ or (Nwi-) -1 ~ 5 ~,b
. ~, W
Canal .~~~
' f0 370' S' -4.75'
r,~
:r` MS L~ MLW
Boat 470' 190' J'A -4.5'
basin ~ ~ MLW
.~ `~
F.
~.
Boat
ramp N/A
...h:;~:~ <.::
Rock ,~.r
groin N/A
Rock N/A
breakwater
Other =~ .,
:a,>.
(Excluding N/A
shoreline
stabilization)
N
t ~ ,
1. EXCAVATION
a. Aaiiount of _material to be excted from below
~ILiHW or NWL in cubic and PProximately 4,6
~_
Type of material. to be vated Sand , s nm P
Fine Organics.:
c. Does the azea ,_~X be excavated include coastal
wetlands (mars, submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or~r wetlands? X Yes No-
d. Highgrotd excavation in cubic yards
,~jiproximately 30, 000 CY
2. , E3ISSPUSAL OF EXCAVA'
~'~M.4TERIAI,
a. Location of disposal
Y'
At northern end
b. Dimensions of disptiis'al azea
Approximat,~`1y 500' x 400' x 4'
t .
c. Do you clain~;'[itle to disposal azea?
X Ye's~ No
If no, attch a letter granting permission from the
owner."
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes ~ No
If yes, where?

Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes x No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
yes x No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
x Bulkhead Riprap
of r Farina Basin
b. Length
1910 LF
If yes,
(I) Amount of material to be placed in the
water None
(2) Dimensions of fill area N/A
(3) Purpose of fill N A
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
- - Yes x No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill Upland Facil ; t; Pa
c. Average distanN~A aterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
N/A
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
Appears to minimal
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material Pre-stressed
concrete
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) RipraP N/A
(2) Bulkhead backfill N A
h. Type of fill material Sand
i. Source of fill material Basin and Channel
Excavation
4. OTHER FII.L ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes x No
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
See attached Erosion Control Plan
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydr-aulic
dredge)? Dragline, Pan, Hydraulic DEedge
c. Will wetlands be cr:,ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes x No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
Paton/Zucchino S Associates, P.A.
.,
APP or Project N~
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Signaturc ~ ~ I .
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Date

Form DCM-MP-6
MARINA
DEVELOPMENT
(Required for the mooring of more than 10 vessels)
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..
h. Maximum boat length
60 Feet
g. Typical boat length
22'-42'
1. MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. Check below the type of marina proposed.
x Commercial Public Residential
b. WXII the marina be open to the general public?
Yes No
If there is residential development associated with
the mazina, how many units or lots aze planned and
how many ane currently developed?
Yes. 34 residential lots, none
currently eve ope .
d. Check all of the types of services to be provided.
_ Full service, including travel lift and/or rail
x Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
x Dockage ("wet slips") only
Number of slips 53
Dry storage
Number of boats
Boat ramp(s)
Other (describe) Fuel Service
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
x Land cut and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin and/or
channel
Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe)
F. Describe the typical boats to be served (for example,
open runabout, charter boats, sail boats, mined
types), Charter Boats/Mixed Types
i. Are any floating structures planned? N~
If so, describe
2. MARINA OPERATIONS
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that
will be included in the proposed project..
x Office toilets
x Toii4ets for patrons
Number
Location ~n ship's stare and restaurant
x Showers
x Boat holding tank pumpout
Type and location Dedicated marina slip
near ship's store
b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all
sanitary wastewater. _ Gravity collection
force main to existing package
treatment plant
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and
trash disposal. Trash r Dtac~ es at
marina boardwalk and dumnster at
ship's store .
d. How will overboazd dischaz a of sewage from boats
be controlled Marina policy.
Posted. ~;gnage
e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage
Dischazge" signs proposed. 3 At Marina
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Form DCM-MP-6
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint,
sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
(See Item 2i)
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be
dispoa -~ Of ? _ No boat maintananrP
operation is proposed
h. Give the number of cha~neJ markers and "No
Wake" signs proposed. lsee Plat)
i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and
describe the safety measures planned to protect azea
water quality. Fael service dock near ship's
store. Automatic cut-off valves, containment
equipment on-site an signage.
j. Describe design measures that promote boat basin
flushing or circulation and that reduce water quality
impacts. Basin less shallow than
receiving, channel, sloping
bottom and uniform perimeter
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and
live-board dockage? No live aboards
1. Iis the proposed mazina located neaz any shellfish
leases? .Yes X No
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder.
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing mazina,
what types of services are currently provided?
No
n. How many slips are now available? N/A
o. Is the mazina proposed within a primary or
secondary nursery area? Yes R No
p. Is the marina proposed within an area open to
shellfish harvesting? Yes _~ No
q. Give the location and number of "Pumpout
Available" signs proposed. 3 at marina
boardwalk
Paton/Zucchino & Associates, PA
AppL' ant or.Pcnkd Name _
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ewe
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Form DCM-MP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or
structures p~posed Ship's Store/Restaurant
34 Residential Lots, 3 Slip Marina
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the.
units per acre) 34 at gross density of I.3
Units/Acre _
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed
including roads, ditches, etc. A~~roximately
30 Acres
If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? x Yes No
h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification.
Has a site development plan been submitted to the
Division of Environmental Management for review?
x Yes No
If yes, date submitted Same as CAMA
• Application
i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
Gravity collection, force main
tomexisting ac age reatmen an
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
received state or local approval? Pending
(Attach appropriate documauationJ
k. Describe location and type ofproposed discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
"wash down" and residential discharges).
Proiect is designed to minimize
discharges to surface to greatest
extent practicable
1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source
(e.g. well, community, public system, etc.)
Community well and distribution
If yes, date submitted S~mA a~ rnMa a„~ i rat • m. Will water be impounded
List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces.
Asphalt roadways/concrete walks
Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an
Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by
impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as
pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for
vehicular driveways or parking.
ion
If yes, how many acres? _
n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N/A
Paton/Zucchino & Associates, P.d.
App cant or Project Nam
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S;gna ure
~l•I.~t~
Dace
_2.~jfi ~aximum
9X 8y Current Plan
Yes x No
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State of North Carolina
• Department of Environment, _
Health, and Natural Resources - ; ~ ~; -_ - _
Division of Marine Fisheries
-James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ~ ~ ~ ~ p _ _
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary - ._:- :[....~_ -. :.
Michael G. Buhl, interim Director- .
June 3, 1997 .
Mr. Lawrence R Zacchino
PATONfZUCCHINO ~ ASSOCIATES,P_A. '.
'1001 1Nade Avenue, Suite`-101 _.: _ _ ._ ,
Raleigh, NC 27605: _ ~' . -:
_ . ;.
,_ _- -
--
Dear Mr. Zacchino;
., _
_ _ ,, ..;
As -per your request during .our fast phone conversation I am including the data and the "
summary of the shellfish resource results of the Snugg Harbor channefization protect. The
findings are based on analysis typically used in the determination of tha.shellfish resource for
shellfsh 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 dams 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 / 35 x 10 =.'1'1.7 bushels clams per acre
-The. Marine Fisheries Regulation, 15NCRC 30 .0201(a)(1){A), .indicates that if clam
:densities exceed 10 bushels shellfsh 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.
Sinc ely, `
. ~ /l~`'`~~~
Ja s J.' rancesconi _
cc: Tere Barrett Fi eries Biologist
P.O. Bvx 769, Mofehead City, North Carolina 23557-Ci"769 To4ephons 919J26-1021 FAX [phone]`4 . -
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R~ Shellfish resoun~ and submerged vegetation density results
Wayne Cuthrell and I surveyed the east channel alignment attemative #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 marifima). .
Total dam count was five for the 21 sampled meter squares while total oyster courrt was
seven. This works out to be 024 dams/ m2 or 2.4 bushels per acne and 0.33 oysters/mz or 3.3 bushels
of oysters/acre. 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. -

Matrix Environm~atal Consulting
. November 20, 1997 ~ . _ .
Paton - Zucchino -- _
&:Associatcs, PA _ ' _ _
_ -
Suitc 101'.100I Vdade Avenue - _
RaleighrN.C.~ - 27605 _ - _
- -. _
- _
Dear Laarv; _ ~ ___ _ _ - _
Please find .enclosed a copy, of the report fog Phase I of the Snug Harbor project .
- investigation: As I mzntioned in our telephone conversation, there is an indication of
Iess than 10 bushels der acre of clams or of oysters separately and no evidence of viable
SAV. Accordingly, for the submerged portion of the proaosed east ch,~nnel there does
not appear to be a resource conflict. -
Flease.contact me as to the need for anyadditional information or to clarify present '
~~ - results: -Thank you for your assistance in this investigation.
Sincerely, .
. Do Pre - L~ -.
n cman

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 it `n'c both of which had been observed at this site. A natural shellfish '
bed has been defined in the T~ i e 'e u e f~ a a W ter ; 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 (ie_, Z er
~ari~, al duIe w~' ii and Ru~pia 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 b0' 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 j of 1.0' to 5.0'.
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
arti a 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 prong-separation
clam rake with a~modified basket for retention of seed. Substrate conditions and
numbers and market category of all shellf sh 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 16' 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 hvo samples across the width 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 al] -

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 were
` 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/1(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 of~cores for survegr of SAV yielded no ei~idence of viable shoots, rhizomes,
or propagules at this site_ Ta addition, a general visual examination of the east channel
alignment area detected no apparent SAV. .
Discussion
Physicochemical data indicate a range of conditions acceptable for shellfish and. SAV - .
growth and sun~ival, however, salinity does appear to be strongly affected by reFati~1~1~
modest aFnaunts 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 e~~idenced by the equivalent of 50 samples per acre. Similarly, the shellfish
su.*vey 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 aligrlrrlent is co~rmed
through e:ttensive saipling and general ~nsual examination. As a result, no conflict with
this critical habitat t3`Pe is apparent.- .

Table 1. Summary statistics for shellfish samples at proposed Snug Harbor project site

Table 2. Physicochemical data at proposed Snug Harbor project site.
1'~. T INI"I'Y(PPT} C} KISS. OXY ~G/L) ~
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

Table 3. ..
Shellfish survey results for proposed Snug Harbor project site.:

1997
SIDE OF~ ,,
DA-~ TI C~LANNFj. NO
CLAM OYSTFT
NO
. ?
. S .SUBSTRATE -

11/15 1 SOUTH 1 LN 0 MUD W/SHL

11/15
2
NORTH
_ 2 LN
~ 4 2~~
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_ .:
MUD W/SHL
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- _
- 11/13
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- , . _ 0 _

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MUD W/SHL _ _ _ -_,
11/13 4 NORTH 0
0
~ _
11/13 5 . _ _. SOUTH p 1 (>>~~) MtTD
11/15 6 NORTH 0 - 1 (>3") MUD W/SHL
11/15 7 SOUTH 1 TN 0 MUDDY SAND
11/15 8 NORTH 0 3 (>3"), 1 SD SFT MUD
11/15 9 ~ SOUTH 3 TN 0 MUDDY SAND -
11/15 10 NORTH 0 0 SFT MUD
11/15 11 SOUTH 2 TN 0 SAND
11/15 12 SOUTH 0 0 SAND _ .
11/15 13 SOUTH 0 0 MUDDY SAND
11/15 14 SOUTH 0 0 SFT MUD