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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970811 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19970918State of North Carolina Department of Environment, LTKXA Health and Natural Resources 4 • • Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p E H N F=1 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director October 29, 1997 Perquimans County WQC 401 Project #970811 COE #199709055 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. Daniel & Ms. Roberta Orts 528 Jay Court Norfolk, VA 23505 Dear Mr. & Ms. Orts: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 0.05 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a bulkhead, dock and homes at 10 E. Cedar Street (SR 1381), as you described in your application dated September 18, 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3112. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify as and you may be required to send us a new application. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 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LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 10G Cedar Street (SR 1381), Snug Harbor Subdivision, Perquimans County, man-made canal off Yeopim River Photo Index - 1995: 155-1600 (Q,R-9) 1989: 114-4 (N,0-9) 1984: 114-794 (M,N-8) 1979: 126-1578 (Q-7) State Plane Coordinates - X: 2758200 Y: 858000 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 06/18/97, 07/22/97 Was Applicant Present - No, No 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - September 3, 1997 Office - Elizabeth City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - Perquimans County Land Classification From LUP - Conservation, Community (B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Private (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic System Planned - N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Mobile Home, Outbuildings, Dock Planned - Bulkhead, 2 docks (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 10 Feet Source - Applicant 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DRF,D(TED FILLED OTHER (A) Vegetated Wetlands ES 848 s uare feet (B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands Dock Shaded PT, EW 1,302 square feet 342 square feet (C) Other Dock Shaded ES 18,560 square feet 576 s uare feet (D) Total Area Disturbed: 21,628 square feet (.49 acres) (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: SC Open: N/A 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct 440 feet of wooden bulkhead, 2 °L° shaped docks 12 feet wide with 30 feet legs and fill his property. Daniel B. Orts Bio Report Page Two The applicant owns two adjacent lots with a total area of .5 acres, located in the Snug Harbor Subdivision, Perquimans County. The property is located at #10 Cedar Street (SR 1381) and has man-made canals on three of the four sides of the parcel. The canal system connects to the Yeopim River. Adjacent property consists of similar sized lots developed with single family dwellings, bulkheads and dock areas. The tract elevation varies from 0 feet at NWL to 3 feet at Cedar Street. Soils on the property are loamy and vegetation consists of loblolly pine (P_im heals), beech (1~ogus grandifollia), sweet gum a iquidambar sly?W, red maple (Asp nib=) and yard grasses. Along the shoreline there exists a fresh water wetland fringe approximately 2 feet in width that is vegetated with marsh pennywort (Hv? drocotyle umbellate), marsh purslane udwiQia pis) dotted smartweed (Polygm= pun==) and arrow arum (Pelt virginica). Man-made features include a single family mobile home, two outbuildings and an old 20' x 18' dock located adjacent to the shoreline in one of the canals. The applicant indicates the property experienced significant erosion during the hurricanes of 1996. Submerged aquatic vegetation consisting of Alligatorweed (Alternanthera nhiloxeroides) and Eurosian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum sicahim) are present in the canals. Waters of the Yeopim River are classified as SC by the N.C. Division of Environmental Management. In order to protect his entire shoreline the applicant is proposing to construct 440 feet of wooden bulkhead an average distance of 3 feet waterward of NWL with a maximum, distance of 5 feet from NWL. The applicant further proposes to fill and grade his property to provide a higher elevation and prevent flooding. The applicant proposes to construct 2 °L° shaped docks at the corners of his property. The structures are to be 12 feet wide, have 30 foot legs and project 3 feet into the canal system. The old, existing dock will be removed. The bulkhead construction will result in 1,302 square feet of PT, EW being filled and 848 square feet of wetland fringe being filled. The applicant's property lies almost entirely within the Estuarine Shoreline Area of Environmental Concern and the proposal to fill and grade the property will result in 18,560 square feet of ES being disturbed/filled. Water turbidity will increase temporarily during construction of the bulkhead. Submitted by: Frank A. Jennings, III Date: August 25, 1997 Form DCM-MP-1 APPLICATION, R?c??vFn (To be completed by all applicants) `JUL 1 5 1991 1. APPLICANT a. Landowner: Name I,AN/EL B. 4' koRF.27.4 Z, ORTS Address szS JAY Ccuk-1 City Nog-r-01-15 State VXI Zip --)35-6s Day Phone 757- Yn-3900 -7s7 -5?7- 2-627 CmI110 Fax b. Authorized Agent: Name No NC Address City zip Day Phone Fax State c. Project name (if any) /10 Alf NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. County P'(_RQu)mANS C0aty)-y b. City, town, community or landmark SNV6 N'41'6ok CJrA11'1V1Vt 1y c. Street address or secondary road number G1O 11 c&z),44 sTVE--&T d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? X Yes No e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) Yfc IviM iP I V c< 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. Bul-<14C-4b f?!F2A?c-47- DacK Fit(- AND i,AN.DSC AFii1.' d f b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? E07 7Y c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? -PP/ ?A r-F 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. coNs;7evc7 :3yLK)4c74D IvERAGE _3FKIom EXISTiNC? _c)fOoeFc.+iV .64CKFICL AND CAA11).SC4PF, ?P?P<A C F i)AIn4e FD 30,07- ?AmAGF-? Pj?P wAC+C. Revised F?ACF 03/95 Form DCM-MP-1 4. LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract b. Size of individual lot(s) c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL /I LOW 7, HIG/N d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract CLAY - e. Vegetation on tract 62AsS f. Man-made features now on tract 7R4/t_Ek AI?? s?lc-.vs g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) Conservation Transitional Developed Community Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? IPrS?DFNrIAL " ' i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? Z Yes No (Attach zoning compliance cerlificale, if applicable) j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? Yes ' No 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? Yes k No Coastal (marsh) Other If yes, has a delineation been conducted? (Attach documentation, if available) UUL 1 5 i71 m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. SEPTIC T-&/K AIVO 2)1q191n) Ft6U) 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.) A) 1A o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. o y A)7^-/ soukCF 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be submitted: t • 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 note 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, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 1/2" by I V 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 an adequate number of quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the Revised 03/95 i Form DCM-MP-1 a:. 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 Ina - mPS ;oai? Ai. wicc?Ams Address Ri. 1 6-9 cEVR4 srP Phone HEn_rcv2n N. C . ..:279 yY Name MR. v m4S. '-74mF.5 wAtc?Fn?,n Address _ /.269 i°v4e,,q ~E' o,-we' Phone vMZ61AI A 46:Wc vA j3y5 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 $250 made payable to the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the application. • A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. • A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to 10) If the project involves the expenditure of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND 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 in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program. I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project. I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. This is the day of :, vky , 1927. Print Name D Ant t EL R. 6 2 r S j-R Signature c? 'e" Lm*wr;er or Authorized Agew?l Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed project. DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information DCM MP-3 Upland Development DCM MP-4 Structures Information DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts DCM MP-6 Marina Development NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the space provided at the bottom of each form. Revised 03/95 1 Form DCM-MP-2 EXCAVATION FILL AND. (Except bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities. All values to be given in feet. Average Final Ei&ting Project i nnath Width Denth Depth Access channel (MLW) or (NWL) Canal Boat 'basin Other (Excluding shoreline stabilization) : ' ; ' ? j??i . illy.. :::: .};:'ice %'1..:3 : • \?.:. 4r :Y'i JUL 1 5 1;w,17- 1. EXCAVATION lJIA a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards b. Type of material to be excavated c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL pJ/;Q a. Location of disposal area b. Dimensions of disposal area c. Do you claim title to disposal area? Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be avail•-ble for future maintenance? Yes No If yes, where? Revised 03/95 Form DCM-MR21J1L ,L:4 •1rg e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlan?l? i???f yes, (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? (1) Amount of material to be placed in the Yes No water (2) Dimensions of fill area f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? Yes No (3) Purpose of fill 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilization % Bulkhead Riprap b. Length 144 FT -F c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL ; d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL s' e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months /D ' (Source of information) 6?X(571IVe to/ C.,A ES f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material •20 c)aIDE N g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below water level (1) Riprap -T (2) Bulkhead backfill If cE) -?a cuVic y>9RDS h. Type of fill material LOVnl C LAY i. Source of fill material wx,-rTNvteS> SaNV ca. b. What type of construction equipment will be usgd t (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? yV,0,9,4ULrG EXCAVgn/Z _BAcKN ?? c. Will wetlands be crassed in transporting equipment to project site? Yes X No If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to site? V Yes No b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? 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Q Z`N C h ? ? 35 x E`xO o z v Zp z 2! ou :a? 11 _ C6 / o? 17 rt?e`? / 37 j 1 O U N Burnt `1 C y 0 W P INSET Q 4 `a li -21 4'r:> g;:• z: ttt HERTFORD -? DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 REPLYTO September 24, 1997 ATTENTION OF Regulatory Branch Action ID No. 199709055 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Dear Mr. Dorney: F SEp?? . 199, M//R )% *NZ 4401 Please reference the application of Daniel B. Orts for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to construct a bulkhead and a dock, and place fill material within freshwater wetlands, on Lots 10 and 11 of the Snug Harbor Subdivision, located off State Road 1381, adjacent a man-made canal to the Yeopim River, in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations. We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived. In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an extension of time, by November 24, 1997, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. -2- Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919) 975-1616, extension 23. Sincerely, w4q44 Raleigh Bland, P.W.S. Regulatory Project Manager Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. John Parker Division of Coastal Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687