19980907 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19980916

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Donna D. Moffitt, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA D
ENVIFIONMENT AND NRQLIIiL Rr_?a imaim
September 3, 1998
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
John R. Parker
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Town of Yaupon Beach/Wastewater Treatment Expansion
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Fish Factory Road (SRI 101) adjacent Dutchman creek (as relocated)
Proposal for an expansion to the town's wastewater treatment facilities with spray
irrigation fields
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by September 23, 1998. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
E. F. Brooks at extension 247. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
KEPI-Y: 7?
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 described in the attached comments.
SIGNED A DATE r, ?,. X 1
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127 North Cardinal Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 & Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Town of Yaupon Beach/Wastewater Plant Expansion
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Fish Factory Road (SR 1101), adjacent Dutchman Creek (as
relocated), Brunswick County.
Photo Index - M: 9-80 Q-W 1-3 IM: 184-6 WAX 7-9 1984: 10-100 A-C, 17-19
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2285000 Y: 68000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 8/5/98
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 7/23/98
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Brunswick County
Land Classification From LUP - Urban Transitional
(B) AEC(s) Involved: E'S
© Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Municipal wastewater treatment plant
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Wastewater treatment plant and infiltration basin
Planned - Expansion of existing facilities with spray
irrigation fields
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
© Other
disturbed area
134,106 sqft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 134,106 sqft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose an expansion to the Town's wastewater
treatment facilities with spray irrigation fields.
Town of Yaupon Beach
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9• PRO rECT DESCRIPTION 1 11
An expansion of 110,000 G.P.D. (gallons per day) is proposed for the Town of Yaupon Beach
wastewater treatment facility. The original project was permitted in 1992 (State Permit #59-92) and
included the wastewater collection system, force main, and 400,000 G.P.D. treatment facility. Subsequent
problems with the infiltration basin resulted in a reduction of the permitted capacity of the plant to
180,000 G.P.D. The Town of Yaupon Beach is located on Oak Island, an elongated barrier island,
oriented roughly east-west, along the Atlantic coastline in southeastern Brunswick County. The Town
is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the Town of Long Beach, on the east by
the Town of Caswell Beach, and on the north by extensive salt marsh and the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway. Oak Island is accessed solely by State highway 133 and the high rise Oak Island Bridge over
the AIWW. The proposed project expansion is at the treatment facility site, located on the mainland side
of the AIWW in Brunswick County. The 26.1 acres site is on Fish Factory Road (SR 1101) approximately
a mile northeast of the Oak Island bridge. The site is bordered on the east by that portion of Dutchman
Creek, that was created during the construction of the CP&L Brunswick Nuclear plant discharge canal,
on the north by private property, on the south by a N. C. Wildlife boat ramp facility, and on the west by
S. R. 1101 (Fish Factory Road) at the existing plant and by private property on the west side of the
expansion site. Through the center of the property there is an area of coastal wetland marsh, several
hundred feet wide, oriented along a small unnamed tributary of Dutchman Creek. This tributary and its
associated marsh border separate the existing plant site and the proposed spray irrigation field site. The
tidal marsh vegetation consists primarily of black needlerush (7u_ rein roemarianus) with narrow borders
of Sp a S1rgIDiflQm along the veined pattern of the drainage system of the marsh. There are also
several stands of sawgrass (Caldium sp.) along the edge of the marsh perimeter. As the run of creek
widens, so do the adjacent borders of cordgrass, until Spanina altmiflQm is the predominate species
where this tributary and tidal marsh intersect Dutchman Creek. Except for a narrow perimeter, all of the
highground vegetation on the site off the existing treatment facility was removed during it's initial
construction. Existing strictures include an office building, the treatment plant, the infiltration basin (300
ft. X 250 ft.), and subsurface drain file which encircles the infiltration basin on three sides. Vegetation
on the proposed expansion site is predominately mature, planted pines and shrub understory.
The waters in the project area are classified as SA by the N.C. Division of Water Quality, and are
CLOSED to the taking of shellfish. They are not designated as primary nursery areas by the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries.
The Town proposes to expand their wastewater treatment plant capacity by constructing two spray
irrigation areas. One at the existing plant site, between the existing infiltration basin and Dutchman
Creek, and a larger area on the north side of the small intertidal creek and marsh which bisects the
property. A force main from the existing plant would be installed within the right-of-way of Fish Factory
Road to deliver wastewater effluent to the north irrigation field. The force main would be six (6) inches
in diameter and total approximately 2550 feet in length. The proposed spray irrigation for the northern
tract would be 500 feet long and 350 feet wide, with 8 main lines. The field proposed for the existing
plant site would be L-shaped, 400 feet long by 60 feet wide, turning to 200 feet long by 120 feet wide.
In addition to the irrigation areas, a wet weather storage pond and a 5-day upset pond are also proposed
at the existing plant site. The 5-day upset pond would function to provide storage area for effluent which
for. some reason did not -receive complete. treatment. No dimensions or design specifications of the
GEORGE FINCH/Boney and Associates, Pa
30'1 N. Bodan Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina
Post Office Box 10472, Raleigh, North Carolina 27,605-0472
TO 919/533-121 2
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July 21, 1998
Mr. Bob Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, N.C. 28405
re: CAMA Major Permit Application
Wastewater Improvements - Town of Yaupon Beach
Dear Mr, Stroud:
Enclosed are the following items as part of the above referenced permit application:
1. Application Form DCM-MP-1 7T 1
2. Upland Development Form DCM-MP-3 D i ''w? 1
3. 1" = 200' Scale Map of Proposed Improvements
4. 1" = 800' Scale Overall Area Map r; ` L Ja
5. Copies of deeds for the site
6. Copies of letters to adjacent property owners DIVISION- OF
COAST=,L ttiril NAGEMENT
As constructed, the rapid infiltration basin at the existing Yaupon Beach Wastewater Treatment
Facility will not be able to provide the full anticipated capacity of 400,000 gallons per day (gpd) as
originally permitted. The proposed improvements were designed to provide additional effluent disposal
capacity to match the treatment capacity and to provide for the future growth of the Town. The existing
infiltration basin has been rated at a capacity of 180,000 gpd. The proposed project provides for
irrigation areas to provide additional effluent disposal capacity of 110,000 gpd. In addition to the
irrigation areas, a wet weather storage pond and a 5-day upset pond will be added as required by the
Division of Water Quality for water reuse facilities. The two ponds will be located adjacent to the
existing facilities. Part of the irrigation area will be adjacent to the existing facilities and the remainder
will be north of the existing plant. A force main from the existing plant to the north field will follow the
right of way of Fish Factory Road. The pipe will cross over the culvert at the adjacent marsh without
disturbing the marsh or creek.
The construction of the ponds will be by a grading contractor. Soils from the pond areas will be
used to construct the embankments. The top of the pond banks will be at the same level as the existing
infiltration basin. The irrigation field piping will be installed by Town forces. The trees on the north site
will not be cleared to install the irrigation pipes. The pipes will be installed between rows of trees.
Mr. Bob Stroud
July 21, 1998
Page 2
Once the improvements are installed, the plant operator will be able to apply effluent to the
irrigation fields as well as the infiltration basin. In the fall when the summer season flows subside, the
infiltration basin will be shut down and allowed to dry out so that it can be maintained over the winter
and early spring. Maintenance will consist of the removal of dried fine solids from the basin bottom and
repair of any erosion on the inside bank slopes. During the time that the basin is out of service, all
effluent will be irrigated on the two irrigation fields. The fields have sufficient capacity for the off season
flow.
Once the basin has been cleaned, it can be placed back into service for the heavy summer season
flows. During the summer months, part of the flow will be applied to the basin and the remainder to the
irrigation fields. Maintenance of the irrigation field on the existing plant site will consist of grass mowing.
Maintenance of the north irrigation site will consist of periodic mowing between the trees to keep
broadleaf undergrowth down.
A meter for continuous monitoring of effluent turbidity will be installed at the existing plant. If
high turbidity levels are detected, all irrigation will cease, a valve to the storage pond will be closed and
effluent flow will be directed to the 5-day upset pond. Once proper treatment is restored, normal
operation will resume. Effluent in the 5-day upset pond will be pumped back through the plant for
retreatment.
If additional information is needed for your review, please let me know.
Sincerely,
George FinchBoney and Associates, P.A.

G. Robert Graham, P.E.
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DIVISION,, OF
COAO'T,?? MANAGEMENT
cc: Town of Yaupon Beach
GEORGE FINCH/Boney and Associates, PA
309 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-1402
Post Orrice Box 10472, Raleigh, North Carolina 37605-0472
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
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July 21, 1998
Mr. Bob Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, N. C. 28405
re: CAMA Major Permit Application
Wastewater Improvements - Town of Yaupon Beach
Compliance with State Environmental Policy Act
Dear Mr. Stroud:
A Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Assessment for this project was approved
by the Division of Water Quality on July 7, 1998 (approval letter attached). The project is below the
minimum threshold for full review under the State Environmental Policy Act. If you have questions
concerning this, please call Bobby Blowe, P.E. of the Construction Grants and Loans Section of the
Division of Water Quality at 919 716-6225.
If additional information is needed for your review, please let me know.
Sincerely,
George Finch/Boney and Associates, P.A.
G. Robert Graham, P.E. ?J
L'1VISION 01=
COAS IAL U;,c..NAGEMENT
cc: Town of Yaupon Beach
Form DCM-MP-1
PLICATION
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(To be completed by all applicants)
DIVISION OF
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b. City, town community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
C. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner. _ ,5,Z,
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Name TOw'1l of 1 ?p y? ?jQ?t A
Address 5 `? ?OIM? 9Ml D Y ? VL
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Zip Z? Day Phone ( 0, Z7S - 5024
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b. Authorized Agent: ,, 1 r
Name Q o
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any) wor'n' p {nr I +(QO,?nn2 -t
NOIP: Permit will be issued in name of lmdowner(s), and/or
project name.
d. Is proposed work ithin city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e. . river,
creek, sound, bay) bm irA ynann G(wk as
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3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bullhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? _Q&W ;n &rk .
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? I?,Ah1iG
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.
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2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
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Revised 43145
Form DCM-MP-1
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4. LAND AND WATER?GASTAL MANAGEMENT Describe existing wastewater eatment facilities.
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 0&, 1 mc-r"_6
b. Size of individual lot(s) NJ//A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MIM or
NWL _ 2-9' 0 bone- MCI W
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial a uent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) 0
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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e. Vegetation on tract _1" V/ t Q14Ak dthQV,
f. Man-made features now on tract ?clS?WU,
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g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consuk the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed woo Community
Rural Other- td+z"
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h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
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L Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? ? Yes No
(Anacl zoning co-r nice a wficare, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes ? No
If yes, by whom?
o. Describe existin drinking water supply source.
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S. 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 tide
to the affected properties. 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, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by I1" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered Please note that original drawings are preferred and
Historic District or does it involve a National only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
Register listed or eligible property? prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Yes ? No adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
1. Are there wetlands on the site? ZYes No Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
Coastal (marsh) V_ Other drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? IS requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
(A`ma' d°cunsenra"°n, if a"WaNe) ==_guide:agency;personnel unfamiliar-with the area to the
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Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
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TO ENTER ON LAND
• 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 Poi;,'- 14is?x,O'L L. L.G.
Address 10 I N - Fy'ov0r Si. r Su i 111.1409
Phone W I m imo? i o„ tJ G 28401
Name CAMC I wA QO?? ? ?.1 Q ?1`}
Address -F-Q- Bex 1551
Phone _Ale?al, tJG Z7&02
Name _f-?vr Y-14 ' . Sc 11
Address A (a 'sin AJoy-Rooad
Phone ;A4 o04+ NG 2,04+1
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
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• 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 PolicyAct. .--
Revised 03/95
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 -q --k\ day of ?
Print Name ?0,'" V
Signature
Landowner or Au&o4zed Agent
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.
Form DCM-NIP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
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COASTAL IQNAGEMENT
(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 propo ed 1 wo P"65 aZ Two
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b. Number of lots or parcels PI /R
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?
Yes ? No
if yes, date submitted
i. Describe proposed
Nj? method of sewage disposal.
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C. Density (give the number of residential units and the
units per acre) _ N/A
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed
including roads, ditches, etc. 1-D-161 PARd AM
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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? Yes ? No
if yes, date submitted
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or concret,e) to be used for paved surfaces.
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g-, 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 toe used for
vehicular driveways or parking. -
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
received state or local approval? Yes
(Aach appropriate docurraenwdon)
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent,
"wash down" and resid ntial discharges).
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1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source
(e.g. well, community public system, etc.)
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m. Will water be impounded? yes No
If yes, how many acres? __. 2- a"t15
n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? X
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Honorable Dorothy Kelly, Mayor
Town of Yaupon Beach DIVISION OF
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518 Yaupon Dr. COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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Din It Project Nos. E-SRO-T-95-0032
E-SEL-T-95-0022
_ E-SRL-T-95-0027
.. Dear Mayor Kelly:
The subject March 1998 Yaupon Beach PER has been reviewed by the Division
of Water Quality and is hereby given full approval. Plans and specifications and a
permit application should now be submitted for review.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Mr. Jay
Lucas of our staff at [phone].
_ .<r Sincerely,

John R. Blowe, P.E., Chief
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Wilmington Regional Office
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July 20, 1998
Mr. Robert Graham, P.E.
George Finch/Boney & Associates, PA
PO Box 10472
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605-0472
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DIVISION
DOASTAL MANA :;
Re: CAMA Land Use Plan Classification
Town of Yaupon Beach-Waste Water Treatment Facilities
Dear Mr. Graham:
You asked about the Brunswick County CAMA Land Use Plan classifica-
tion for an area on the east side of Fish Factory Rd. about .4 mi. south of
that road's intersection with Long Beach Rd. (NC 133). According to the
adopted CAMA Land Use Plan this area is classed as Urban Transition.
The category is "...intended to provide for future intensive urban develop-
ment....". Details of the Urban Transition land classification may be found
in Section 3.3.2 of Brunswick County's 1993 CAMA Land Use Plan Up-
date.
It my opinion therefore that such as use as a Waste Water Treatment
Plant are a permitted use according to that land classification.
I trust that this information will be of use to you. Please do not hesitate to
contact me further.
_-Sincerely,
j?
Don Eggert
Planner II
c: Town of Yaupon Beach
TELEPHONE [phone]_ • (8001621-0609_- FAX [phone]
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.0 , 6 INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. \_.API'LICANT'S NAME: Town of Yaupon Beach/Wastewater Plant Expansion
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Fish Factory Road (SR 1101), adjacent Dutchman Creek (as
relocated), Brunswick County.
Photo Index -194: 9-80 Q-W 1-3 1989: 184-6 WAX 7-9 1984: 10-100 A-C, 17-19
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2285000 Y: 68000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 8/5/98
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 7/23/98
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Brunswick County
Land Classification From LUP - Urban Transitional
(B) AEC(s) Involved: E'S
® Water Dependent: No
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Municipal wastewater treatment plant
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Wastewater treatment plant and infiltration basin
Planned - Expansion of existing facilities with spray
irrigation fields
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
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HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
® Other
High ground disturbed area 134,106 sgft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 134,106 sgft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No
8.
PROJECT SUACY[ARY: The applicants propose an expansion to the Town's wastewater
treatment facilities with spray irrigation fields.
Town of Yaupon Beach
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION
An expansion of 110,000 G.P.D. (gallons per day) is proposed for the Town of Yaupon Beach
wastewater treatment facility. The original project was permitted in 1992 (State Permit #59-92) and
included the wastewater collection system, force main, and 400,000 G.P.D. treatment facility. Subsequent
problems with the infiltration basin resulted in a reduction of the permitted capacity of the plant to
180,000 G.P.D. The Town of Yaupon Beach is located on Oak Island, an elongated barrier island,
oriented roughly east-west, along the Atlantic coastline in southeastern Brunswick County. The Town
is bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by the Town of Long Beach, on the east by
the Town of Caswell Beach, and on the north by extensive salt marsh and the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway. Oak Island is accessed solely by State highway 133 and the high rise Oak Island Bridge over
the AIWW. The proposed project expansion is at the treatment facility site, located on the mainland side
of the AIWW in Brunswick County. The 26.1 acres site is on Fish Factory Road (SR 1101) approximately
a mile northeast of the Oak Island bridge. The site is bordered on the east by that portion of Dutchman
Creek, that was created during the construction of the CP&L Brunswick Nuclear plant discharge canal,
on the north by private property, on the south by a N.C. Wildlife boat ramp facility, and on the west by
S. R. 1101 (Fish Factory Road) at the existing plant and by private property on the west side of the
expansion site. Through the center of the property there is an area of coastal wetland marsh, several
hundred feet wide, oriented along a small unnamed tributary of Dutchman Creek. This tributary and its
associated marsh border separate the existing plant site and the proposed spray irrigation field site.The
tidal marsh vegetation consists primarily of black needlerush (ju = toemarianus) with narrow borders
of Spartina altemiflQra along the veined pattern of the drainage system of the marsh. There are also
several stands of sawgrass (Caldium sp.) along the edge of the marsh perimeter. As the run of creek
widens, so do the adjacent borders of cordgrass, until Spartina alterniflora is the predominate species
where this tributary and tidal marsh intersect Dutchman Creek. Except for a narrow perimeter, all of the
highground vegetation on the site off the existing treatment facility was removed during it's initial
construction. Existing structures include an office building, the treatment plant, the infiltration basin (300
ft. X 250 ft.), and subsurface drain tile which encircles the infiltration basin on three sides. Vegetation
on the proposed expansion site is predominately mature, planted pines and shrub understory.
The waters in the project area are classified as SA by the N.C. Division of Water Quality, and are
CLOSED to the taking of shellfish. They are not designated as primary nursery areas by the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries.
The Town proposes to expand their wastewater treatment plant capacity by constructing two spray
irrigation areas. One at the existing plant site, between the existing infiltration basin and Dutchman
Creek, and a larger area on the north side of the small intertidal creek and marsh which bisects the
property. A force main from the existing plant would be installed within the right-of-way of Fish Factory
Road to deliver wastewater effluent to the north irrigation field. The force main would be six (6) inches
in diameter and total approximately 2550 feet in length. The proposed spray irrigation for the northern
tract would be 500 feet long and 350 feet wide, with 8 main lines. The field proposed for the existing
plant site would be L-shaped, 400 feet long by 60 feet wide, turning to 200 feet long by 120 feet wide.
In addition to the irrigation areas, a wet weather storage pond and a 5-day upset pond are also proposed
at the existing plant site. The 5-day upset pond would function to provide storage area for effluent which
for some reason did not receive complete treatment. No dimensions or design specifications of the
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Town of Yaupon Beach
proposed wastewater treatment plant improvements have been provided with this application, however,
the applicant does provide a letter from the NC Division of Water (duality, that the Preliminary
Engineering Report has been approved
10. ANTICIPATED DAPACTS
The proposed project would create approximately 113,256 square feet of highground soil disturbance from
the construction of the two new wastewater storage ponds. There would be an additional 20,850 square
feet of disturbed area resulting from the trenching installation of the force main and irrigation field pipes.
An additional 110,000 gallons/day, or a total of 290,000 gallons/day of wastewater could be processed
at the treatment facility.The proposed expansion would provide wastewater disposal and promote
development of areas outside of the Town limits of Yaupon Beach, both on the mainland and the adjacent
municipalities of Caswell and Long Beaches.
Submitted by: E.F. Brooks Date: 9/4/98 Office: Wilmington
GEORGE FINCH/Boney and Associates, PA
{01) N. lioNdon Avenue, R,ilcif;h, Noilh (nr )JUM { 140-'
hlsl O4RU RUS 10472, R,deihh, Nurlh (;iro hlw 27,W)", _'
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Fax 919/6;4-3203
July 21, 1998
Mr. Bob Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, N.C. 28405
re: CAMA Major Permit Application
Wastewater Improvements - Town of Yaupon Beach
Dear Mr. Stroud:
engineering
surveying
Enclosed are the following items as part of the above referenced permit application:
1. Application Form DCM-MP-1
2. Upland Development Form DCM-MP-3 D ff.'s V
3. 1" = 200' Scale Map of Proposed Improvements
4. 1" = 800' Scale Overall Area Map `. L 5 , $
5. Copies of deeds for the site
6. Copies of letters to adjacent property owners DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
As constructed, the rapid infiltration basin at the existing Yaupon Beach Wastewater Treatment
Facility will not be able to provide the full anticipated capacity of 400,000 gallons per day (gpd) as
originally permitted. The proposed improvements were designed to provide additional effluent disposal
capacity to match the treatment capacity and to provide for the future growth of the Town. The existing
infiltration basin has been rated at a capacity of 180,000 gpd. The proposed project provides for
irrigation areas to provide additional effluent disposal capacity of 110,000 gpd. In addition to the
irrigation areas, a wet weather storage pond and a 5-day upset pond will be added as required by the
Division of Water Quality for water reuse facilities. The two ponds will be located adjacent to the
existing facilities. Part of the irrigation area will be adjacent to the existing facilities and the remainder
will be north of the existing plant. A force main from the existing plant to the north field will follow the
right of way of Fish Factory Road. The pipe will cross over the culvert at the adjacent marsh without
disturbing the marsh or creek.
The construction of the ponds will be by a grading contractor. Soils from the pond areas will be
used to construct the embankments. The top of the pond banks will be at the same level as the existing
infiltration basin. The irrigation field piping will be installed by Town forces. The trees on the north site
will not be cleared to install the irrigation pipes. The pipes will be installed between rows of trees.
Mr. Bob Stroud
July 21, 1998
Page 2
Once the improvements are installed, the plant operator will be able to apply effluent to the
irrigation fields as well as the infiltration basin. In the fall when the summer season flows subside, the
infiltration basin will be shut down and allowed to dry out so that it can be maintained over the winter
and early spring. Maintenance will consist of the removal of dried fine solids from the basin bottom and
repair of any erosion on the inside bank slopes. During the time that the basin is out of service, all
effluent will be irrigated on the two irrigation fields. The fields have sufficient capacity for the off season
flow.
Once the basin has been cleaned, it can be placed back into service for the heavy summer season
flows. During the summer months, part of the flow will be applied to the basin and the remainder to the
irrigation fields. Maintenance of the irrigation field on the existing plant site will consist of grass mowing.
Maintenance of the north irrigation site will consist of periodic mowing between the trees to keep
broadleaf undergrowth down.
A meter for continuous monitoring of effluent turbidity will be installed at the existing plant. If
high turbidity levels are detected, all irrigation will cease, a valve to the storage pond will be closed and
effluent flow will be directed to the 5-day upset pond. Once proper treatment is restored, normal
operation will resume. Effluent in the 5-day upset pond will be pumped back through the plant for
retreatment.
If additional information is needed for your review, please let me know.
Sincerely,
George Finch/Boney and Associates, P.A.
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G. Robert Graham, P.E.
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COAST ' NANAGEMENT
cc: Town of Yaupon Beach
GEORGE FINCH/Boney and Associates, PA
mO N. Boylon Avenue, kol(,k?h, N(0 11 (1 2-60 1-140.,
Post Ottiuc Hov 1047', kolei th, North ( mrulin,i ,
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1 ,u 9191834-320;
July 21, 1998
Mr. Bob Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, N.C. 28405
re: CAMA Major Permit Application
Wastewater Improvements - Town of Yaupon Beach
Compliance with State Environmental Policy Act
Dear Mr. Stroud:
Ian XOe lichttecture
engineering
surveying
A Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Assessment for this project was approved
by the Division of Water Quality on July 7, 1998 (approval letter attached). The project is below the
minimum threshold for full review under the State Environmental Policy Act. If you have questions
concerning this, please call Bobby Blowe, P.E. of the Construction Grants and Loans Section of the
Division of Water Quality at 919 716-6225.
If additional information is needed for your review, please let me know.
Sincerely,
George FinchBoney and Associates, P.A.

G. Robert Graham, P.E.
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Form DCM-MP-1
1 PLI ATI0N
(To be completed by all applicants)
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
b
State
Day Phone
c. Project name (if any) VW1S' fAkP -(K rQA MAI t
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NOTE: Perndt %W be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project nanm.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County FX-VASW lC.k.
Name Tow-y% of 1 GUuoN1 'E>ioA
Address 5 0 Yom 9N1 D Y I dL
CityyAMw '690X, n State fJCi
Zip 2f{-b5 Day Phone 9 10 -2--N7 -15004
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Authorized Agent:
Name Q,A 11
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Address
City _
Zip _
Fax
b. City, town community or landmark
c. Street address or secondary road number
SLR 1101 F?S? Fac oru Rood
d. Is proposed work ithin city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e. . river,
creek, sound, bay) Du 'It YA" G(eCk a
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, hul Bead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? NGW Wyk- -
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? F'A blie-
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.
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Revised 03/95
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Form DCM MP 1
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1 L ?? F m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER- .4`SAL MANAGEMENT la,,,,'f
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 0b, I gGr?_5
b. Size of individual lot(s) NVA
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 2-`j' above, M14W
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Fes, '5AMk,-
e. Vegetation on tract ?Vi? O ?D1?7
f. Man- ade features now on tract W?l4Wa w
-trea f1 IA/h.`? - N F I t-TP t-tTl b N atAS4 N
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- WZAt?
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h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
cornvnwioJ) Low ?CMS?I-?t
L Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? _' Yes No
(Aaach zoning conpliancr cerocate. trapplicable)
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Has a professional archaeological
done for the tract? Yes
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 ? No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? ? Yes No
Coastal (marsh) _ V Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? YCS
(Anach docrmensation, (f awailable)
assessment been
voo- No
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial a uent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) 0
o. Describe existin drinking water supply source.
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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
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 I1" 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. Biue-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 0315
- Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
Z-11?j 177 FJ
road (SR}-
c I V 1 S! ATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
• 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 FOiv\t 14??caak.s L.L.C.
Address )01 N - Fro t SA • . Sui 4P-409
Phone W i I mum poi, N G 20401
Name DuD 1 LA ? Per L+a h`?
Address P• O. 5
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Phone 2nle?g , QG Z7 602
Name ? rt4 D . I I
Address ?s AJo load
Phone M 00 4 NG 2- 04-61
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
`DWQ W00005-90 , CAmA 59-12-
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.
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, 19?fA.
Print Name -?3 C ?o-" ?-y L\,I
Signature
ZAndm~r or Aytho ed Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
L/ 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 to the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03M
Form DCM-NIP-3
UPLAND
DEVELOPMENT
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D
0, f M izS'I`iN OF
CL-V1!'5&',L IVIANAGEMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilitiest units or
structures kropo ed I we PoA6 :S ab?1c? -"wo
lYY1QA f'loV1 IC ?d5 •
b. Number of lots or parcels W ZA
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 Environmgntal Management for review?
Yes ? No
if yes, date submitted
i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
a ?kw
Try l And
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the
units per acre) NJA
d. Size of area to be graded, filled or di turbed
including roads, ditches, etc. T0411 NtAd ?ta
D?s?vwl?d - 7, to awls
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? Yes ? No
If yes, date submitted
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt or concre ) to ber used for paved surfaces.
1?0 lJrWt o S W(i?cs o'ropose d'
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
received state or local approval? yt _
(Aach appropriate docununrarion)
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
"wash down" and resid ntial discharges).
(J14'r2 orooos?.?
1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source
(e.g. well, communitytt public system, etc.)
gY un1Sw tt ?U t E2! f
m. Will water be impounded? --Iel- Yes No
If yes, how many acres? 2.2 gCYcg
n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded? Q/A
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g. 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 a used for
vehicular driveways or parking. ox,
Applicant or Project Name
Signature
Date
Revised 03/95

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Honorable Dorothy Kelly, Mayor
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SUBJECT: Preliminary Engineering Report Approval
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Yaupon Beach PER
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9GTO Project Nos. E-SRG-T-95-0032
E-SEL-T-95-0022
E-SRL-T-95-0027

Dear Mayor Kelly:
The subject March 1998 Yaupon Beach PER has been reviewed by the Division
of Water Quality and is hereby given full approval. Plans and specifications and a
permit application should now be submitted for review.
- If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Mr. Jay
Lucas of our staff at [phone].
Sincerely,

John R. Biowe, PXE., Chief

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Wilmington Regional Office
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