19950068 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19940125

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N, Schecter, Director
FILE COPY
January 17, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc.
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Project Location: Existing Cape Hatteras Wellfield beginning at south end of Water
Plant Road (SR 1269), Frisco, Dare County
Proposed Project: To replace 19 existing wells with 19 new 6" wells and also to
construct four 2" monitoring wells. Each of the 19 replacement
wells would be drilled next to (typically within 10 feet) of its
corresponding, existing well.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form by February 8, 1995. If you have any questions regarding the proposed
project, please contact David R. Griffin at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY_ This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons descr_ihed in tha
Signed
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
I FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APTATION ICANT'S NAME: Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc.
LO OF PROJECT SITE: Existing Cape Hatteras Wellfield beginning at south end of Water
Plant Road (SR 1269), Frisco, Dare County.
Photo Index - 1989: 200-20, 200-19 1984: None Available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3017000 Y: 561700
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3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 1/5/95 1/10/95
Was Applicant Present - No Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 1/5/95
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare
Land Classification From LUP - Limited Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Cape Hatteras Well Field
(C) Water Dependent: N/A
(D) Intended Use: Public Water Supply
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Wellpoints, pumps, pump pads and boxes
Planned - New wellpoints, pumps, pump pads, boxes
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
OTHER
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other Disturbed:
Open-space around wells 947 ft2 11
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 947 ft2 (0.02 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: N/A Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc. desires to replace 19 existing wells
with 19 new 6" wells and also to construct four 2" monitoring wells. Each of the 19 replacement
wells would be drilled next to (typically within 10 feet) of its corresponding, existing well.
Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc.
Field Report
Page 2
Site Description
Cape Hatteras Water Association Inc. currently owns approximately 225 acres of land
located in Buxton Woods, Buxton, Dare County. The property is relatively narrow and runs
east-west lying in the approximate center of Buxton Woods and the Barrier Island. The
property may be accessed at the south end of SR 1269 (Waterplant Road). A large swale or
wetland sedge runs roughly down the center of the tract. A wide variety of vegetation is
present in this freshwater wetland. In 1967-1968, twenty water-supply wells were
constructed on this property along the southern edge of this sedge. In 1977 15 additional
wells (identified as "A" wells on plats) were constructed between the existing wells. All of
these wells were installed and screened at depths between 34' and 42' and withdraw from the
freshwater aquifer "floating" beneath the Barrier Island. All of the existing wells are located
on the highground from 6 to 15 feet away from the adjacent wetland sedge. This highground
area around each well is regularly mowed and maintained.
Proposed Development
The twenty wells installed in 1967-1968 are now experiencing problems with sand
plugging up the intake screens at the well point. This has significantly reduced the ability of
each well to withdraw water from the aquifer. It has also resulted in several wells becoming
totally stopped up and having to be abandoned. In order to improve the withdrawal of water,
the Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc. is proposing to replace 19 of the existing wells.
The replacement wells would be 6" in diameter and be located on the highground area
typically within 10 feet of the existing wells. The new wells are proposed to be constructed
and screened at depths between 50' and 80'. The exact depth would be determined at the
time of construction and be dependent upon the characteristics of the water at a drill depth.
This increase in well depth should result in significant improvement in the quality of the
water withdrawn, as well as an increase in the yield of the water.
The 19 proposed replacement wells are identified on the attached plat and each well's
exact location is described on the attached sheet. As described and as shown, none of the
proposed wells would be located in any wetlands. Rather, the replacement wells have been
specifically designed to avoid wetland areas. Once the new wells have been pumped/drilled
to their optimum depth, a 7' by 7' concrete pad will be constructed around each well. A
pump house will then be constructed on top of each concrete pad to house the electric pump.
Four 2" monitoring wells are also proposed to be located as identified on the plat.
These are proposed to help monitor the freshwater aquifer and any upconing of salty water
from below this aquifer. These monitoring wells are proposed to be screened between depths
of 110' and 120'.
Protect Impacts
No wells are proposed in any wetlands. Construction of the wells should not impact
any wetlands. The increased withdrawal of water from the freshwater aquifer will be limited
by the aquifers ability to recharge. Previous and current studies have found little if no
impact to wetland vegetation from withdrawal of freshwater near the wetland sedges. Wells
#18 and #19 are located less than the required distance from adjacent properties (#18 less
than 100' from Tracy Austin property; well #19 less than 100' from NC State property).
Cape Hatteras Water Association will need to obtain restrictive easements on these adjacent
properties so that these wells can be constructed. The US Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has already provided a letter
indicating no development is proposed on Cape Hatteras National Seashore property which is
located less than 100 feet from proposed wells #4 - #17. No historical or archaeological
sites have been identified within the project area.
CAMA Review
The proposed new wells are to be located in the Cape Hatteras Wellfield Area of
Environmental Concern. This AEC was specifically created to protect the freshwater aquifer
for public consumption. This proposal appears to be consistent with that objective. The
review and consistency determination with the Dare County Land Use Plan will be conducted
and submitted under separate cover from Stephen Gabriel.
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name Cape Hatteras Water Assoc.Inc.
Address -P. O . Box 578
City
Buxton State NC
Zip 27920 Dayphone 919-995-5061
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Renovation of
Existing Wellfield.
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
Near S.R. 1269
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Frisco
c. County Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Dare County
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Pamilico Sound
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
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i
If you plan to build a marina, also compleAnd
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Community use
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d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Replace failing production wells
with new 6" wells. install 4
2" monitoring wells.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 225 acresl
b. Size of individual lot(s) _N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
Varies throughout tract
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
See Ralph Heath's report attached.
e. Vegetation on tract
See Ralph Heath's report a ac Fe.
f. Man-made features now on tract Existing wells,
power lines & roads, mains, telephone.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation
Developed
Rural
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
SED-1
Transitional
Community
X Other Wellfield
AEC
L How are adjacent waters classified?
No adjacent waters
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Replacing 19 Original commun-
ity public water supply wells with
1.9 new wells & 4 monitor wells.
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Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
nu Wruressrond i arcn o og ccai survey
has been carried out on the tract,
however, the officer of Coastal
Management has made inquires and founc
no archaeologically significant sites
on this tract.

5 UPLAW6 Vr;LOPMENT
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Complete thiPffktS if t1k project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed Replacement of 19 6"
production wells; 4 - 2"monitoring
wells.
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
7'X7' well pad (19) 931ft2
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan'at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? No
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
Less than 1%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
.Replacement of concrete well pads.
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
j. Have these facilities Areceived state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). These wells will replace
deteriating wells. The discharge
of the water plant effluent will
remain the same.
m. Watersupply source Buxton Woods Surf icial
Aquifer.
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
N/Ac beach accessways or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards N/A
c. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
No
e. High ground excavationyippcubic yards
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material b?pjaced below mean high
water? //
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
m. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
N/A
N/A
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? N/A
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
N/A
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Excavated material is so minimal
it will be located under 7'X7'
well pads.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Well drilling equipment.
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A '
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO I
In addition to the completed application form, the?fo""llow-
ing 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 property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to cant' out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
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 $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).

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9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
project.
This is the S day of 19 9S.
Xq' I.
L owner or Authorized agent
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RALPH C. HEATH
Consulting Hydrogeologist
October 17, 1994
Mr. Jim Coleman
Cape Hatteras Water Assn.
PO Box 578
Buxton, NC 27920
Dear Jim:
4821 Kilkenny Place
Raleigh, N. C. 27612
[phone]

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This letter is written to confirm our recent discussions regarding replacement of the supply
wells in the Frisco wellfield. As you know, the first 20 supply wells were constructed during the
winter of 1967-68 and are now about 27 years old. This is well past the normal expected life of
about 20 years for supply wells and explains why you are encountering increasing difficulties with
screen failure and sand production by your supply Nvells.
In planning well replacement, an important question concerns the depth at which the new
supply wells should be screened. The results of last summer's experiment, when the depth at which
well No. 3 is screened was increased from 60 ft to 70 ft with a resulting dramatic improvement in
water quality, suggests that all new supply wells should be screened in the lowest permeable zone
in the Buxton Woods aquifer. Such wells will not only produce much better quality water, which
will reduce treatment costs, but will also have larger yields because of the larger available
drawdow n.
Relative to the "lowest permeable zone," the electric and gamma-ray logs obtained during
the test-well drilling program in 1990 shows, in all wells except test well No. 7, a relatively
permeable zone between about 50 and about 80 ft. In test wells No. 1, 2, 4, and 6 this zone in fact
appears to be more permeable than the zone screened in the existing Frisco wells. I suggest,
therefore, that in your well-permit application you indicate that a 10 ft length of screen will be
installed in the most permeable zone penetrated between depths of 50 ft and 80 ft. The
determination of the actual depth screened at each well to be based on well cuttings and/or electric
and gamma-ray logs.
The existing wells in the Frisco wellfield were screened at a shallower depth than that
discussed in the preceding paragraph because of concern about upconing of salty water below the
confining bed. There is no indication so far that upconing has or is occurring. However, this may
change when the new supply wells are screened at a lower level. In order to determine if this does
in fact occur, i suggest that you also request permission to install at least four deep monitoring
wells. Three of these wells should be located between 5 and 10 ft from supply well Nos. 8, 14,
and 20. The fourth well, if needed, would be drilled at a site to be determined later based on data
collected from the new supply and monitoring wells. It might be desirable, for example, to locate
this well near well No. 14 in the middle of the wellfield and screen it at the depth at which the
water contains 250 mg/1 of chloride. You should indicate in the well-permit application that the
first three monitoring wells will be finished with a 3 to 5 ft length of screen in the most permeable
zone between depths of about 110 and 120 ft.
I believe this covers all the items of concern at this point except to note that you are living
on "borrowed time" with the 20 original supply wells. I therefore urge you to replace these wells
as quickly as conditions permit.
Sely,
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/R;a C. H eath
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Tape ?atterttii Water Amiodation, Sur.
P.O. Box 578 - Buxton, N.C. 27920
Telephone [phone] OTC 29 ,?(? ,
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PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WELLS ;tiw 1
FRISCO WELLFIELD
Listed below are descriptions of proposed replacement well
locations in the Frisco Wellfield:
(All wells are located in relationship to the existing
wells with the same number designation.)
A. Proposed Well #4, 10'west of existing well.
B. Proposed Well #5, 10'east of existing well.
C. Proposed Well #6, 8'east of existing well.
D. Proposed Well #7, 10'west of existing well.
E. Proposed Well #8, 10'east of existing well.
Proposed Monitoring Well #86 15'west of existing well #8
F. Proposed Well #9, 10'east of existing well.
G. Proposed Well #10, 10'west of existing well.
H. Proposed Well #11, 10'east of existing well.
I. Proposed Well #12, 8'east of existing well.
J. Proposed Well #13, 10'east of existing well.
K. Proposed Well #14, 10'west of existing well.
Proposed Monitoring Well 14B,15'east of existing well#14
L. Proposed Well #15, 5'east & 5'south of existing well.
M. Proposed Well #16, 10'west of existing well.
N. Proposed Well #17, 10'east of existing well.
0. Proposed Well #18, 10'west of existing well.
(This well is 48'north of private property owned by
Tracy and Cheryl Austin. Discussions are on going for
possible easements allowing for 100' protection area.)
P. Proposed Well #19, 10'west and 5'south of existing well.
0. Proposed Well #20, 10'south of existing well.
Proposed Monitoring Well 20B,35'south of existing well
#20.
R. Proposed Well #21, 10'south of existing well.
S. Proposed Well #22, 10'south of existing well.
T. Proposed Fourth Monitoring Well will be located at the
discretion of the State in relation to existing studies
now in progress.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
JAN INVESTIGATION REPORTS . B -
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc. wETlrhD ri
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Existing Cape Hatteras Wellfield beginning at south end of Water
Plant Road (SR 1269), Frisco, Dare County.
Photo Index - 1989: 200-20, 200-19 1984: None Available
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3017000 Y: 561700
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 1/5/95 1/10/95
Was Applicant Present - No Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 1/5/95
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare
Land Classification From LUP - Limited Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Cape Hatteras Well Field
(C) Water Dependent: N/A
(D) Intended Use: Public Water Supply
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Wellpoints, pumps, pump pads and boxes
Planned - New wellpoints, pumps, pump pads, boxes
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other Disturbed:
Open-space around wells 947 ft2
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 947 ft2 (0.02 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: N/A Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc. desires to replace 19 existing wells
with 19 new 6" wells and also to construct four 2" monitoring wells. Each of the 19 replacement
wells would be drilled next to (typically within 10 feet) of its corresponding, existing well.
Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc.
Field Report
Page 2
Site DescriZ on
Cape Hatteras Water Association Inc. currently owns approximately 225 acres of land
located in Buxton Woods, Buxton, Dare County. The property is relatively narrow and runs
east-west lying in the approximate center of Buxton Woods and the Barrier Island. The
property may be accessed at the south end of SR 1269 (Waterplant Road). A large swale or
wetland sedge runs roughly down the center of the tract. A wide variety of vegetation is
present in this freshwater wetland. In 1967-1968, twenty water-supply wells were
constructed on this property along the southern edge of this sedge. In 1977 15 additional
wells (identified as "A" wells on plats) were constructed between the existing wells. All of
these wells were installed and screened at depths between 34' and 42' and withdraw from the
freshwater aquifer "floating" beneath the Barrier Island. All of the existing wells are located
on the highground from 6 to 15 feet away from the adjacent wetland sedge. This highground
area around each well is regularly mowed and maintained.
Proposed Development
The twenty wells installed in 1967-1968 are now experiencing problems with sand
plugging up the intake screens at the well point. This has significantly reduced the ability of
each well to withdraw water from the aquifer. It has also resulted in several wells becoming
totally stopped up and having to be abandoned. In order to improve the withdrawal of water,
the Cape Hatteras Water Association, Inc. is proposing to replace 19 of the existing wells.
The replacement wells would be 6" in diameter and be located on the highground area
typically within 10 feet of the existing wells. The new wells are proposed to be constructed
and screened at depths between 50' and 80'. The exact depth would be determined at the
time of construction and be dependent upon the characteristics of the water at a drill depth.
This increase in well depth should result in significant improvement in the quality of the
water withdrawn, as well as an increase in the yield of the water.
The 19 proposed replacement wells are identified on the attached plat and each well's
exact location is described on the attached sheet. As described and as shown, none of the
proposed wells would be located in any wetlands. Rather, the replacement wells have been
specifically designed to avoid wetland areas. Once the new wells have been pumped/drilled
to their optimum depth, a 7' by 7' concrete pad will be constructed around each well. A
pump house will then be constructed on top of each concrete pad to house the electric pump.
Four 2" monitoring wells are also proposed to be located as identified on the plat.
These are proposed to help monitor the freshwater aquifer and any upconing of salty water
from below this aquifer. These monitoring wells are proposed to be screened between depths
of 110' and 120'.
Project Impacts
No wells are proposed in any wetlands. Construction of the wells should not impact
any wetlands. The increased withdrawal of water from the freshwater aquifer will be limited
by the aquifers ability to recharge. Previous and current studies have found little if no
impact to wetland vegetation from withdrawal of freshwater near the wetland sedges. Wells
#18 and #19 are located less than the required distance from adjacent properties (#18 less
than 100' from Tracy Austin property; well #19 less than 100' from NC State property).
Cape Hatteras Water Association will need to obtain restrictive easements on these adjacent
properties so that these wells can be constructed. The US Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has already provided a letter
indicating no development is proposed on Cape Hatteras National Seashore property which is
located less than 100 feet from proposed wells #4 - #17. No historical or archaeological
sites have been identified within the project area.
CAMA Review
The proposed new wells are to be located in the Cape Hatteras Wellfield Area of
Environmental Concern. This AEC was specifically created to protect the freshwater aquifer
for public consumption. This proposal appears to be consistent with that objective. The
review and consistency determination with the Dare County Land Use Plan will be conducted
and submitted under separate cover from Stephen Gabriel.
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name Cape Hatteras Water Assoc.Inc.
Address P. 0. Box 578
City Buxton State
NC
Zip 27920 Dayphone 919-995-5061
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if an y) Renovation of
Existing Wellfield.
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
Near S.R. 1269
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Frisco
c. County Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Dare County
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Pamilico Sound
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
W0?

If you plan to build a marina, also complet?`a'nd
attach Form DCM-MP-2. CC-A
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Community use
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Replace failing production wells
with new 6" wells, install 4
2" monitoring wells.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 225 acresl
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
Varies throughout tract
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
See Ralph Heath's report attached.
e. Vegetation on tract
See Ralph Heath's report a ac ea.
f. Man-made features now on tract Exi s t ing we 11 s ,
power lines & roads, mains, telephone.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural X Other Wellfield
AEC
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
SED-1
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
No adjacent waters
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Replacing 19 Original commun-
ity public water supply wells with
19 new wells & 4 monitor wells.
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Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? N_ If so, by whom?
NO proressionai arcneologicai survey
has been carried out on the tract,
however, the officer of Coastal
Management has made inquires and founc
no archaeologically significant sites
on this tract. ,

5 UPL , blfVELOPMENT
Complete thif i if A, project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed Replacement of 19 6"
production wells; 4 - 2"monitoring
wells.
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of esiidential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
7'X7' well pad (19) 931ft2
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan'at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? _ No
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
Less than 1%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
Rn_lacement of concrete well pads.
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have thesefacilitN?Areceived state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). These wells will replace
deteriatina wells The discharge
of the water plant effluent will
remain the same.
in. Water supply source Buxton Woods Surficial
Aquifer.
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
p1u? Ac beach accessways or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(NILW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

?:Y,?Siii:•i:•ii:i:::C•

N/A
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards N/A
c. Type of material
N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
No
e. High ground excavationRiltAcubic yards
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
J. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material beplaced below mean high
water? /
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
m. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material
N/A
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? N/A
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
N/A
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Excavated material is so minimal
it will be located under 7'X7'
well pads.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Well drilling equipment.
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
'
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO `{' ` '94
In addition to the completed application form, the~fa-'?lo?w-
ing 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 property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward 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 work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
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 $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. I I3A-1 to 10).
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9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further 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
project.
This is the 5- day of 19 9S.
X
L owner or Authorized agent
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Tape i, at Pras Water Aiiiiodation, 3a.
P.O. Box 578 - Buxton, N.C. 27920 p r
Telephone [phone]
DEC 29 94
PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WELLS 4%
FRISCO WELLFIELD
Listed below are descriptions of proposed replacement well
locations in the Frisco Wellfield:
(All wells are located in relationship to the existing
wells with the same number designation.)
A. Proposed Well #4, 10'west of existing well.
B. Proposed Well #5, 10'east of existing well.
C. Proposed Well #6, 8'east of existing well.
D. Proposed Well #7, 10'west of existing well.
E. Proposed Well #8, 10'east of existing well.
Proposed Monitoring Well #8B 15'west of existing well #8
F. Proposed Well #9, 10'east of existing well.
G. Proposed Well #10, 10'west of existing well.
H. Proposed Well #11, 10'east of existing well.
I. Proposed Well #12, 8'east of existing well.
J. Proposed Well #13, 10'east of existing well.
K. Proposed Well #14, 10'west of existing well.
Proposed Monitoring Well 14B,15'east of existing well#14
L. Proposed Well #15, 5'east & 5'south of existing well.
M. Proposed Well #16, 10'west of existing well.
N. Proposed Well #17, 10'east of existing well.
0. Proposed Well #18, 10'west of existing well.
(This well is 48'north of private property owned by
Tracy and Cheryl Austin. Discussions are on going for
possible easements allowing for 100' protection area.)
P. Proposed Well #19, 10'west and 5'south of existing well.
0. Proposed Well #20, 10'south of existing well.
Proposed Monitoring Well 20B,35'south of existing well
#20.
R. Proposed Well #21, 10'south of existing well.
S. Proposed Well #22, 10'south of existing well.
T. Proposed Fourth Monitoring Well will be located at the
discretion of the State in relation to existing studies
now in progress.
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To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA/COE PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
WARD PROJECT # ! 5 6 7/ WQ SUPERVISOR: TffOIVE
REVIEWER: SAWYER DATE
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REG OFFICE: WaRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN
STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY:
CLASS: STREAM INDEX
OPEN OR CLOSED:
WL IMPACT: /vD WL TYPE:
WL REQUESTED: WL ACR EST:
HYDRO CNECT?: WL SCORE:
MITIGATION: MITIGATION TYPE:
MITIGATION SIZE: TING SHEET ATTACHED?
RECOMMENDATIONISS? ISSUE/COND DENY HOLD ,

STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
ROJECT DESCRIPTION: _
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: /Vp
IF YES, TYPE :
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: /U /q-'
(EXISTING, PROPOSED, SEPTIC TANK ETC.)
TO BE PERMITTED BY:
(DEM, DHS, COUNTY)
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE:
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL: WATER: WETLAND:
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE?
DREDGING
AREA TO BE DREDGED:
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED
RESOURCE?
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY
SEWAGE DISPOSAL:
OXYGEN IN BASIN:
TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF
ADDRESSED?
ADDRESSED? /),Xl-
MARINA SERVICES:
CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS:
CC: WaRO; Central Files; DCM Field Offices; ODE Washington Office