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Wetlands l 401 Tracking Inspections yr Pr -606
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Project Number 98 1275
Assigned to Jim Bartoldus @ Katheryn Robinson
Inspection Date 6/10/99 1
Compliant
Letter Type
Letter Date
Reply Date
Current Status Not Built
Comments
of North Carolina
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Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Donna D. Moffitt, Director
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES 7
December 14, 1998
Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E•, Director
Division of Water Quality
John R. Parker
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Russell J. LaBelle

7901 Masonboro Sound Road, adjacent the AIWW, New Hanover Co.
To construct a private pier with a T-head, two floating docks & a boat lift

Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by January 4, 1998. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact
Jun Gregson at extension 253. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
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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 described in the attached comments.
SIGNED ,c • ?o _A4 DATE 2 S l c(. c)L c?
127 North Cardinal Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 9 Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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P ' S NAME: Russell J. LaBelle
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CA N OF `PROJECT SITE: 7901 Masonboro Sound Road, adjacent the Atlantic
I Waterway, New Hanover County
dex - 1995: 22-251 17 P-R 1989: 175-33 9 I-K 1984: 16-220 19 N-P
`ate Plane Coordinates - %: 2347800 Y: 153000
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 07/13/98
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 10/22/98
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Wilmington/New Hanover County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW PT EW ES OR
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic tank
- Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Single family dwelling, garage, drive
Planned - Private pier
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED EH ._FDD OTHER (Shaded)
(A) Vegetated Wetlands 2,160 sq. ft.
(Spartina alterniflora)
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other incorporated
(open water) 3,442 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 5,602 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA ORW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a private pier with a T-head, two
floating docks and a boat lift.
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Russell J. LaBelle
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located at 7901 Masonboro Sound Road in New Hanover County. The property
is adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Masonboro Sound) and is approximately 1.5
miles south of the mouth of Hewletts Creek and approximately 0.5 miles north of the mouth of
Whiskey Creek.
The High ground property is approximately 200' wide by approximately 1,500' deep, or
approximately 7.2 acres. The tract averages approximately 10' above mean sea level. Existing
highground development on the tract includes a single family dwelling, a garage and a driveway.
Between the edge of high ground and the Intracoastal Waterway there is an approximately 800'
wide expanse of Coastal Wetlands dominated by Smooth Salt Marsh Cordgrass (Spartina
altem flora). Within this area of Spartina alterniflora is a finger of mixed high marsh, averaging
approximately 100' in width, extending from highground for approximately 450'. At the
waterward terminus of the mixed high marsh finger is a small area (approximately 40' X 40') of
slightly higher elevation which is supporting Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana). This high marsh
finger creates a mean high water shoreline length of approximately 1,100 feet. The Intracoastal
Waterway adjacent to the applicant's property averages approximately 807' in width.
Approximately 170' into this open water area from the western edge of marsh is a sandbar with
an elevation of approximately +2.5' MLW, with the actual MLW contour extending
approximately 270' waterward from the edge of marsh. Approximately 300' north of the
applicants property is an existing community pier at Dalkeith Subdivision. The Dalkeith H.O.A.
pier extends into the water body approximately 350' and terminates approximately 112' from the
near-bottom edge of the federally maintained channel.
The Wilmington-New Hanover County Land Use Plan classifies the area as Conservation. The
waters of Masonboro Sound are classified as SA ORW by the Division of Water Quality. The
area is designated as a Primary Nursery Area by the Division of Marine Fisheries and is open to
the taking of shellfish.
The applicant is proposing to construct a private pier 675' long by 6' wide connected to a 8' by
35' T-head and two 6' X 24' floating docks. In between the two floating docks a dual boat lift is
proposed capable of lifting two boats up to 25'. Two mooring pilings will be located
approximately 12' off of each floating dock. The structure will provide docking space for up to
four vessels. The total length of the structure, measured from mean high water, will be
approximately 720'. The structure will extend past the mean low water contour approximately
90'. The landward end of the floating docks will have approximately 3.5' of water depth at mean
low tide and the waterward end approximately 7.5'.

Russell J. LaBelle
Page Three
10. ANTICIPATED MPACTS:
The project as proposed will result in the shading of 2,160 sq. ft. of Spartina altemiflora, and will
incorporate approximately 3,422 sq. ft. of Public Trust Area. The project, as proposed, will
extend approximately 360' into a body of water that averages 807' across within the applicant's
riparian corridor. This proposed length is aproximately 159' longer than the current one-fourth
rule allows. The pier will terminate approximately 112' from near-bottom edge of the federally
maintained channel, can be constructed within the applicants riparian corridor, and will not extend
beyond the established pier length along the same shoreline for similar use. As of August 1,
1998, under individual permits, "T"s, finger piers, platforms, and decks mut not exceed a
combined total area of 4 sq. ft. per linear foot of shoreline. The proposed T-head and floating
docks will have a combined square footage of 568, which is well under the total allowable square
footage given the applicant's shoreline length.
Submitted by: Jim Gregson Date: December 10, 1998 Office: Wilmington

Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
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1. APPLICANT
c. Street address or secondary road number
7461 MFlSWBoko -SOUND eQAQ
a. Landowner:
Name ?u55Ec.[. ?/. L,9 L'cGE d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes 1--fNo
Address S03 13.2pD4E-y CkEE PTA . e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
State , C . creek, sound, bay). ATC.AniT'/G. /nJTkAG'OAs'rAc.
City /n1 GL N\1 N STD
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Zip c M 403 Day Phone 91o 45Z -So 10 n
Fax _6/0) 4S?.-S l91
b. Authorized Agent: /11/71
Name
Address

3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF .PROPOSED PROJECT • .
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any)
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PRa/ECi
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County NE a! 11A10o u-ER-
Revised 03195
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
P/ER "-)/So A 7- G/ FT 4 FL o a--L6-?
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? n! E A-? 60OFeK,
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use?
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. - SEE A77-Ac K E.D
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DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT

Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 7• a. Lcefs,
b. Size of individual lot(s) 7•a AcQES
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 10 FEar rn S L R u x g-ItGs-
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
SP??DY Lb Am,
e. Vegetation bn tract PIV& * oAK '7"AjEZS ,
M AR sra 6-,R-Ass
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
S E P T"/C T,9FJ /C-•
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.) " (R
o: Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Corn\r\0tJrT'Y L0 ATF.r2
f. Man-made features now on tract .Si 0G LE
PAmm%l DuJELLIrJ6,6ARAG#-1)gItj-eJAy
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
? Conserfation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
-Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
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is • ` Is the proposed pjoject consistent with the applicable
zoning? ? Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assess ent been
done for the tract? Yes r/ No
If yes,, by whom?
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 11" 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 eli 'ble property? prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Yes t?No adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
1. Are there wetlands on a site? 1- YesF -,,-rI oy? Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
Coastal (marsh) Other?; ?
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? N ° requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
(Attach documentation, if available) 9 guide agency personnel. unfamiliar with the area to the
OOASTlkv
Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
• 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 E. SmtT- H %lFWFLL
Address 7851 1'tlRSon?[3or2o SoyK340 Ro.
Phone (9/0) 7q1 4&3¢ a84o3
Name _ '/ O id M L. • L. Fn N A"
Address 7915 Mmson lanp-p Sniwg RD.
Phone (?hb) 312-06-S5 d.9409
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.
0 P?-
• 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 certi y 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 lq' day of Oc o R-, 19-7-9-1
Print Name _ QV SS ELL %J. LA BELCF-
Signature /.1
Tan i5 ner or - Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
CM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and dare each attachment in the
spacUrovded-a the I ? ? ? form.
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CMG 19 1998
D~VISION OF
COASTAL 1,AA14AGEV1E1N 1
Revised 03/9t
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Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES ..
(Construction within Public Trust Areas) COASTP.L. MA 1?-4.AG=ieAENT
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoys N /A
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) -Commercial -Community -Private
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to (2) Number
this proposed project. (3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial -Community X Private
(2) Number 1
(3) Length 735' (4) Width of water body
(4) Width 6 foot (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
(5) Finger Piers X Yes No shoreline
(i) Number 2
(ii) Length 24 foot f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(iii) Width foot (1) _ Commercial -Community X Private
(6) Platform(s) X Yes No (2) Number (1) boatlift for (2) boats
(i) Number 1 (3) Length 25 foot
(ii) Length 35 foot (4) Width _Approximatel 20 foot
(iii) Width 8 foot
(7) Number of slips proposed 9 g. Other (Give compiete description)
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines Approximately 50 foot
(9) Width of water body 840 foot
(10) Water depth at waterward end of ier at
MLW or NWL Approximately 6 Mt
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) N/A.
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A.
(1) Length
(2) - Average ' distance from MEW, NWL or
. wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
LA BELLE PIER PROJECT
Applicant or Project Name
signature
OCTOBER 19, 1998
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COASTAL MMAGEMENT
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The pier is an approximate 865 foot long pier consisting of an approximate 675 foot
long, 6 foot wide walkway beginning from solid land and commencing over marshland
and then commencing into the Atlantic Intercoastal waters to a point just beyond a
sandbar. At this point an approximate 35 foot "T' pier, 8 foot wide is installed
perpendicular to the longer walkway. These sections are supported on treated pilings
sunk at least 8 foot into the hard bottom and on 8 foot minimum centers. Stringers are
made of 2" x 12" or greater treated wood and the decking is 2" x 8" treated wood.
The pier has (2) 24-foot long, 6 foot wide floating docks secured by 4 pilings each and a
tilting gang plank for each. The floating docks are located at each end of the "T' pier.
Each floating dock has two outboard pilings located approximately 16 feet from the
floating dock for boat tie-up purposes.
The space between the two floating docks has four pilings supporting a dual boat lift
capable of boats up to approximately 25 foot. This requires electricity be run out the
pier to the lift. It is also anticipated that water will be brought to this area for boat
washdown.
The intended use of the pier, docks and lift is for private recreational purposes.
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