19980520 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19980618

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 28, 1998
New Hanover County
WQC 401 Project # 980520
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Joseph Johnson, Jr.
1801 Azalea Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Dear Mr. Johnson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 1,000 square feet waters
and dredge 29,500 square feet of water for the purpose of conducting maintenance dredging and construct a bulkhead, as
you described in your application dated June 18, 1998. 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 us and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions. 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 Domey at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
John Parker, DCM
Sincerely,
r on Howar , r. P E
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Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone]
FAX [phone]
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T)IVISION OF WATER QUAI M
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ACTYIVG'WQ SUPERVISOR: SMVLR
DATE: June 23, 1998
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PERMIT YR: 98 PERART NO.: 990520 COUNTY: New Hanover
FROrECT NAME: Joseph S. Johmon, Jr.12023 Turner Nursery Rd.
I%OJECT T'I'PS: Dredge & Fig PERMIT WIT: CAMA,
COX #: N/A DOT/!: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE IROM CDA; Tune 10, 1-9,98
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUS BASIN#: 03062,4
*STREAM Olt ADJACENT WAT) :R BODY: Mddle Sound
CLASS: SA, ORW STREAM INDEX #:18-97-21
'OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed.
WL MWACT: N/A WL TM; N/A
WL RE, QUESTED: NIA WL ACR EST: NIA
WY. SCORE; NIA
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYM; N/A
MxrIGATION SIZE: N/A, RATINC 9MET AT TAMEW. N/A
RE COIVINIENDATION: ISSUE;
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D:
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
PROJECT DESCRiP''ITON: The applicant Proposes to mainteunce excavate an existing hasin and. acceos
channol, bulkhead 185' of shoreline adjacent to the basin, and install a floating dock with three floating finger
piers.
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CERT. Mql): Yes -
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TO BE PERMIT "IBY: N/A.
IF $Y D'WQ,'S SITE AVAILABLE AND M M T ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
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AREA OF F.L - WATER: N/A WE'T'; .ANT): 1,000 sq ft
IS 1 ff-L ELII4NAMG A SIGNIIICANT USE? No
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IS UREDGINQ ACTIVIT'Y EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? No
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL AMQUAT ?r _y ADDRMSED? Yes
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ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDMSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN. N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLMS15ING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE AT'T'AINABILITY EVAL.)
RECOMMEMM RPER',l]CC.Y3.TFi1RIGT1ON&: That tht project be done
in Such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the immodiate construction mra to exceed
25 NTU.
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Wilmington. Regional Office Files
DCM-Jim (hvgson
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James B. Hunt, Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 1, 1999
MEMORANDUM
To: Doug Huggett
DCM
From: Cyndl Bell (for John Dorney)
DWQ Wetlands Unit
D E N R
Subject: Permit modification request by Joseph Johnson, Jr., New Hanover County
CAMA Permit No. 107-98, DWQ Project No. 980520, COE Action ID. No.
199801716
Reference is made to your memorandum of December 10, 1998, in which you requested
our review of a proposal by Mr. Joseph Johnson to modify his CAMA Permit to allow filling of
marsh habitat adjacent to the bulkhead on his property. Based upon comments received from
staff of the DWQ Wilmington Regional Office, the Division of Water Quality has no objections
to the requested modification. Thank you for consulting us on this matter.
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MEND. DJL
DATE: January 5, 1999
TO: Doug Huggett
permits Section, D-C?M/
FROM: , Joanne Steenhuis-- ?1
. Wilu? ngton Regional Office
'THROUGH: Rick Shiver 0-.•4?
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
SUBJECT: Regional office Review and Recommendations
Application for Modification of State Permit #10798 (WQ Project # 980520)
Joseph IT Johnson, Jr.
New Hanover County
This office has no objection to the requested modification by Ms'. Johnson.
oc_ John. Dorney- Central Files
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
December 10, 1998
JAMES B. HUNTJR.:.,,
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GOVERNOR
MEMO TO:
WAYN6 MCDEVIt
SECRtTARY 0, 1,
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DONNA D: M6ir
DIRECTOR' :':.,J X,
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Jeff Richter, COE - Wilmington
Joanne Steenhuis, DWQ - Wilmington
John Dorney, DWQ - Raleigh t/.
Fritz Rohde - DMF - Wilmington
Bennett Wynne - WRC
Doug Huggett,._
Assistant MaJ4- Permits Coordinator
Permit modification request by Joseph Johnson
Y Enclosed please find a modification request from Joseph Johnson to fill approximately
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K, {' ?YF?• 100 square feet of coastal marsh in an upland basin adjacent to the Middle Sound in
E f New Hanover County. Mr. Johnson was originally issued CAMA Permit No. 107-98
(COE Action ID No. 199801716, DWQ Project No. 980520) to bulkhead the basin,
but the filling of any marsh area was prohibited. Mr. Johnson now wishes to keep his
i` w' original proposed bulkhead alignment, which would necessitate the filling of the
(: - marsh habitat (See enclosed 11/18/98 memo from Jim Gregson). Before taking any
action on this request, the Division requests that you review the proposal and provide
comments back to this office. Enclosed for your review are copies of the original
i project field investigation report, as well as Mr. Johnson's 11/9/08 modification
request. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact
i? me at [phone] or e-mail me at [e-mail]. I would
like to request that, if at all possible, comments on this project be returned to this
office no later than January 10, 1999. Thank you for your consideration of this
matter.
i
cc: Jim Gregson
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 2023 Turner Nursery Road, Adjacent to Middle Sound
(AIWW), in New Hanover County.
Photo Index - 1995 : 22-25 9 M, N 7,8 .1984: 174-13 V, W 11,12 1928: 17-1061 Q, R 5
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2370800 Y: 189200
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 05/19/98
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 05/01/98
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - New Hanover
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES, PT, EW, OR
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Tank
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Main house, guest house, pump house, retaining wall
Planned - Three floating dock sections
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: < 1 ft. /yr.
Source - Personal observation
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
D EDGED Ell LED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands 29,500 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft.
(shallow bottom)
(C) Other (incorporated)
(open water) 720 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 29,500 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA ORW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to maintenance excavate an existing basin and
access channel, bulkhead 198' of shoreline adjacent to the basin, and install a floating dock with
three floating finger piers.
Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant's property is located at 2023 Turner Nursery Road in the northeastern part of New
Hanover County. To find Turner Nursery Road one would take the north fork of Middle Sound
Loop Road, travel approximately 1.8 miles to Mason Landing Road, turn left onto Mason Landing
Road and Turner Nursery Road will be approximately 0.2 miles on the right. The property is
adjacent to Middle Sound (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway) and is adjacent to and to the south of
the Johnson Marine Services, Inc. boat basin.
The highground property is approximately 2.8 acres and has an average elevation of approximately
10' above mean sea level. Existing structures on the property include a residence, a guest house,
a pump house and driveways. The highground property is vegetated primarily with Live Oak,
Red Cedar, and lawn grasses.
The property has approximately 160' of water frontage on Middle Sound. There is an existing,
failing concrete retaining wall along approximately 80' of this shoreline. Waterward of the
applicant's shoreline there is an existing basin approximately 150' long by 50' wide. This basin
also extends an additional 300' south of the applicant's southern property line. An existing access
channel connects the basin to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). The western boundary
of the US Army Corps of Engineer's Right-of-way for the AIWW is approximately 500' from the
applicant's shoreline. Both sides of the access channel, for a distance of approximately 250', are
vegetated with Smooth Cordgrass marsh (Spartina alterniflora). The unvegetated area of the
access channel is approximately 30' wide at the narrow most point. North of the channel this
marsh fringe averages approximately 40' in width and is bounded on the north by an existing
concrete hardstand area at the Johnson Marine Services, Inc. facility. Spartina alterniflora marsh
is also present around the northeastern perimeter of the basin. On August 31, 1976, the applicant
was issued a permit from the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (SAWKS75-65-23-229)
authorizing the maintenance of the existing basin and access channel. The authorized project
dimensions at that time were a 100' X 150' basin (approximate), with an access channel 400'
long, having a 20' bottom width. Both the basin and access channel had an authorized depth of
-6.5' at mean low water (MLW). The applicant was also issued State Permit #139-76 which
authorized a basin 100' X 125' and an access channel 400' X 30', both at a depth of -6' MLW.
This permit was renewed two times. The last renewal had an expiration date of April 30, 1981.
Aerial photography indicates that the project was maintained sometime between 1978 and 1984.
Currently the basin and access channel have shoaled to the point that navigation is not possible
during most of the tidal cycle. Current depths are approximately + 1.0' MLW. The portion of
the basin to the south of the applicant's property has remained somewhat deeper.
The waters of Middle Sound and the AIWW are classified "SA" by the Division of Water Quality
and also carry a supplemental classification of Outstanding Resource Waters. The area is not
designated a Primary Nursery Area and is open to the taking of shellfish. There is an existing
shellfish closure area to the north of the project within the Johnson Marine Services, Inc. boat
basin and access channel.
The applicant is proposing to maintenance dredge the existing access channel and boat basin in
front of his property. Also proposed is the construction of a bulkhead along 185' of shoreline on
the west side of the basin and the installation of a floating dock with three floating finger piers
Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
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within the basin. The dimension of the maintained basin will be 80' X 85' X -6' MLW. The
access channel will be maintained at 480' X 15' (bottom width) X -6' MLW. The channel cut will
be made with approximately 2:1 side slopes and will have a top width of 30'. Plans submitted
with the application also indicate that the last 200' of this access channel, as it meets the existing
-6' MLW contour near the AIWW Right-of way, will flair from a 30' top width to approximately
100' near the Right-of-way. Excavation of the basin and access channel will be accomplished by
barge mounted mechanical excavator. Excavated material will be placed on the applicant's
highground property adjacent to the basin and will be contained behind and dike and silt fencing.
The proposed bulkhead will be constructed of treated wood and will be positioned an average of
5' waterward of mean high water (MHW). A portion of the excavated material from the basin
and channel will be used to backfill the bulkhead once the material has been dewatered. The
proposed floating dock will be 8' wide by 60' long and will be positioned parallel and adjacent
to a portion of the new bulkhead. The 8' X 60' floating dock will have three floating finger piers
attached to it, each 4' wide by 20' long. The finger piers will provide docking space for four
boats. The floating dock will be accessed by a ramp attached to the bulkhead.
The applicant currently has approximately 20 floating dock sections tied up within the existing
basin that were salvaged after Hurricane Fran. These dock sections will be pieced together to
create the proposed docking facility. It is apparent, by evidence of dead marsh stems, that some
of these floating docks have impacted the marsh fringe around the basin, making it difficult to
determine the exact extent of the marsh in this area prior to the applicant bringing the docks into
the basin.
10. ANTICIPATED EWPACTS
The proposed dredging will result in the excavation of approximately 29,500 sq. ft. of shallow
bottom, approximately 24,500 sq. ft. of which has been previously dredged. The existing floating
docks within the basin may be on top of substrate that had revegetated with Spartina alterniflora
since the last dredging event. The construction of the proposed bulkhead will result in the filling
of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of shallow intertidal bottom within the existing basin. The
proposed floating docks will result in the incorporation of approximately 720 sq. ft. of Public
Trust Area within the existing basin. Short term increases in turbidity can be expected during
dredging and construction of the bulkhead.
Submitted by: Jim Gregson Date: June 4, 1998 Office: Wilmington
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Donna Moffitt, Director
TO: Doug Huggett
Permits Section, DCM
FROM: Jim Gregs
Field Representative, DCM
THROUGH: C. Robert Stroud, Jr.
District Manager, Wilmington, DCM
DATE: November 18, 1998
SUBJECT: Request for Modification of State Permit #107-98
Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
New Hanover County
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State Permit # 107-98 was issued to Mr. Johnson on August 10, 1998 authorizing maintenance
dredging, pier and bulkhead construction. Due the presence of floating dock sections tied up randomly
within the basin at the time of the site investigation, the total extent of Coastal Wetland vegetation around
the basin perimeter could not be deternined. As a result, a condition was placed on the permit requiring
that the final bulkhead alignment be determined within a maximum of 30 days prior to the start of
construction. I informed the applicant that the floating dock sections would need to be moved prior to
staking the bulkhead alignment. Subsequently, the floating docks were moved and I staked the proposed
bulkhead alignment on November 2, 1998. The staked alignment was located landward of all Coastal
Wetlands. In an area on the south side of the basin this required the bulkhead to be constructed
approximately 10 feet landward of the proposed alignment, which approximated the old bulkhead
location. No Coastal Wetland fill was requested with the original permit application because the applicant
did not anticipate the presence of Coastal Wetland species in this location.
The applicant would like to maintain the original proposed bulkhead alignment and therefor is
requesting a modification to Permit 107-98 to allow the backfilling of approximately 100 sq. ft. of high
marsh fringe dominated primarily by Distichlis spicata and Spartina patens. The applicant is also
requesting a reconsideration to allow the "flair" at the mouth of the channel. The purpose of the "flair"
would be to increase the amount of time between maintenance events in this area. The proposed
modification request was received on November 9, 1998.
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Doug Huggett Memo
November 18, 1998
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This Office has no objection to the minor amount of high marsh fill associated with the proposed
bulkhead alignment, however based on the proposed "flair's" inconsistency with T15A NCAC 7H .0208
(b)(1), as stated in our earlier recommendations, is recommended that the requested reconsideration of
this part of the proposal be denied.
cc: Charles Jones
Wilmington Files

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Joseph H.Johnson
1801 Azalea Dr.
Wilmington, NC 38403
November 9, 1998
James H. Gregson
Field Representative
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
137 Cardinal Drive Ext.
'Wilmington, NC 28405
Re: LAMA Permit 107.98
3033 Turner Nursery Rd.
Wilmington, NC
Subject: Request modification to LAMA Permit #107.98
Dear Sir:
I am requesting modification to the approved permit #107.98 as
outlined below and indicated on attached drawing.
1. Request that. the bulkhead line be extended off share along the lines of
the previous bulkhead. Eastward of bulkhead line as presently staked;
which would allow the backfilling and covering of a minimal amount of
"high" marsh.
'. Request that the flare at the easterly end of the channel be authorized
as shown on attached draNving/aerial photo. This is being requested to
facilitate normal flow with the falling tide. It also should reduce erosion
and premature filling which would extend the time between the ongoing
work and the next maintenance dredging. This would also greatly reduce
disturbance of the channel bottom and enhance marine gro A th.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 2023 Turner Nursery Road, Adjacent to Middle Sound
(AIWW), in New Hanover County.
Photo Index - 199 22-259 M,N 7,8 1982: 174-13 V,W 11,12 197$: 17-1061 Q,R 5
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2370800 Y: 189200
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 05/19/9 -
Was Applicant Prese t - Ye31 l - W
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 05/01/98
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - New Hanover
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES, PT, EW, OR
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Tank
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Main house, guest house, pump house, retaining wall
Planned - Three floating dock sections
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: < 1 ft. /yr.
Source - Personal observation
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED EILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands 29,500 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft.
(shallow bottom)
(C) Other (incorporated)
(open water) 720 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 29,500 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA ORW Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to maintenance excavate an existing basin and
access channel, bulkhead 198' of shoreline adjacent to the basin, and install a floating dock with
three floating finger piers.
Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant's property is located at 2023 Turner Nursery Road in the northeastern part of New
Hanover County. To find Turner Nursery Road one would take the north fork of Middle Sound
Loop Road, travel approximately 1.8 miles to Mason Landing Road, turn left onto Mason Landing
Road and Turner Nursery Road will be approximately 0.2 miles on the right. The property is
adjacent to Middle Sound (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway) and is adjacent to and to the south of
the Johnson Marine Services, Inc. boat basin.
The highground property is approximately 2.8 acres and has an average elevation of approximately
10' above mean sea level. Existing structures on the property include a residence, a guest house,
a pump house and driveways. The highground property is vegetated primarily with Live Oak,
Red Cedar, and lawn grasses.
The property has approximately 160' of water frontage on Middle Sound. There is an existing,
failing concrete retaining wall along approximately 80' of this shoreline. Waterward of the
applicant's shoreline there is an existing basin approximately 150' long by 50' wide. This basin
also extends an additional 300' south of the applicant's southern property line. An existing access
channel connects the basin to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). The western boundary
of the US Army Corps of Engineer's Right-of-way for the AIWW is approximately 500' from the
applicant's shoreline. Both sides of the access channel, for a distance of approximately 250', are
vegetated with Smooth Cordgrass marsh (Spartina alternifZora). The unvegetated area of the
access channel is approximately 30' wide at the narrow most point. North of the channel this
marsh fringe averages approximately 40' in width and is bounded on the north by an existing
concrete hardstand area at the Johnson Marine Services, Inc. facility. Spartina alterniflora marsh
is also present around the northeastern perimeter of the basin. On August 31, 1976, the applicant
was issued a permit from the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (SAWKS75-65-23-229)
authorizing the maintenance of the existing basin and access channel. The authorized project
dimensions at that time were a 100' X 150' basin (approximate), with an access channel 400'
long, having a 20' bottom width. Both the basin and access channel had an authorized depth of
-6.5' at mean low water (MLW). The applicant was also issued State Permit #139-76 which
authorized a basin 100' X 125' and an access channel 400' X 30', both at a depth of -6' MLW.
This permit was renewed two times. The last renewal had an expiration date of April 30, 1981.
Aerial photography indicates that the project was maintained sometime between 1978 and 1984.
Currently the basin and access channel have shoaled to the point that navigation is not possible
during most of the tidal cycle. Current depths are approximately + 1.0' MLW. The portion of
the basin to the south of the applicant's property has remained somewhat deeper.
The waters of Middle Sound and the AIWW are classified "SA" by the Division of Water Quality
and also carry a supplemental classification of Outstanding Resource Waters. The area is not
designated a Primary Nursery Area and is open to the taking of shellfish. There is an existing
shellfish closure area to the north of the project within the Johnson Marine Services, Inc. boat
basin and access channel.
The applicant is proposing to maintenance dredge the existing access channel and boat basin in
front of his property. Also proposed is the construction of a bulkhead along 185' of shoreline on
the west side of the basin and the installation of a floating dock with three floating finger piers
Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.
Page Three
within the basin. The dimension of the maintained basin will be 80' X 85' X -6' MLW. The
access channel will be maintained at 480' X 15' (bottom width) X -6' MLW. The channel cut will
be made with approximately 2:1 side slopes and will have a top width of 30'. Plans submitted
with the application also indicate that the last 200' of this access channel, as it meets the existing
-6' MLW contour near the AIWW Right-of way, will flair from a 30' top width to approximately
100' near the Right-of-way. Excavation of the basin and access channel will be accomplished by
barge mounted mechanical excavator. Excavated material will be placed on the applicant's
highground property adjacent to the basin and will be contained behind and dike and silt fencing.
The proposed bulkhead will be constructed of treated wood and will be positioned an average of
5' waterward of mean high water (MHW). A portion of the excavated material from the basin
and channel will be used to backfill the bulkhead once the material has been dewatered. The
proposed floating dock will be 8' wide by 60' long and will be positioned parallel and adjacent
to a portion of the new bulkhead. The 8' X 60' floating dock will have three floating finger piers
attached to it, each 4' wide by 20' long. The finger piers will provide docking space for four
boats. The floating dock will be accessed by a ramp attached to the bulkhead.
The applicant currently has approximately 20 floating dock sections tied up within the existing
basin that were salvaged after Hurricane Fran. These dock sections will be pieced together to
create the proposed docking facility. It is apparent, by evidence of dead marsh stems, that some
of these floating docks have impacted the marsh fringe around the basin, making it difficult to
determine the exact extent of the marsh in this area prior to the applicant bringing the docks into
the basin.
10. ANTICIPATED EWPACTS
The proposed dredging will result in the excavation of approximately 29,500 sq. ft. of shallow
bottom, approximately 24,500 sq. ft. of which has been previously dredged. The existing floating
docks within the basin may be on top of substrate that had revegetated with Spartina alterniflora
since the last dredging event. The construction of the proposed bulkhead will result in the filling
of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of shallow intertidal bottom within the existing basin. The
proposed floating docks will result in the incorporation of approximately 720 sq. ft. of Public
Trust Area within the existing basin. Short term increases in turbidity can be expected during
dredging and construction of the bulkhead.
Submitted by: Jim Gregson Date: June 4, 1998 Office: Wilmington
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATIO
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
?os?lJ fl, ?OWN-
Name oN
Address /FO/ A241e, (-')2
City IV, ?1""'Cel /a o State
Zip o S" Day Phone WO 74 2 4S" 2/
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Authorized Agent: 40ILL-IS
Name (ff+wrZL1E Address 1Z6 (:9WMMTI :P?y l rZ .

City Wit-VVtJA& V^1 State X 01-
Zip Z?ID Day Phone -:?10 -3qZ-6933
Fax 0110 -34Z-&9-33
c. Project name (if any) _
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County h ,/VO VeYL
b. City, tow , community or landmark
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c. Street address or secondary road n}gber
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d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes X_ No
Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay)
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? MAIN1LNlANCE
c. Will the project ?be for public, private or commercial
use? P)mIVAI-E
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. Noce- PrewnrE- VeWeIS
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COASTAL MA14AGEMENT
Revised 03/95
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract A%i eey ?2 - *Y AC e-5A S
b. Size of individual lot(s) A/ /R
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL /o'
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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e. Vegetation on tract C)Rtc -T-iis-_ES -
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f. Man -made features now on tract J?WtZLlH(G
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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?
Si 22le ? S.c%I • ?i it L
i. Is the.prop.osedproject consistent with the applicable
zoning? ?? Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes L--' 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 eli ible.property?.
Yes No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes ? No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? ??
(Attach documentation, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residents discharges.)
NONE"
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. -
WELL.
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.020' ) 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
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
"*' • A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name IC2&WM Zei N4Nsv"4
Address ?14 3 k g14&_rts - gser 12? ,
Phone 1A)kLm(N6Tc4, M Q_ Z Fr40S_
Name cTuaftA S', W14l-Kr
Address 3o (, pwanerro IZD
Phone W IL VKIAWTVfA . N C Z?10
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.
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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 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 30 day of N6 l , 19 .
Print Name ?Jt?S?"PGt H • Jai ?S o?7 Js'?
Signa rt?
wtur or Authonzed Agml
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 each form.
MAY 0 11998
DIVISI?_ JF
COASTAL MA14AGEMENT
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(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
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLV) or (N1WL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
.Rock
groin
Rock'
breakwater
Other
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shoreline
stabilization)
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards ?& bo c*
b. Type of material to be excavated S*- tip J st4cu s
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yeses No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards /VvnlLr-
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area ON kh(PN GQOvNa
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b. Dimensiotis of disposal area 3?i
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c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
X Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where? S E' RRr?74
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e. Does the disposal area Include any co etlanJsY i j99atf es,
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes __?K_ No SDIVISO AGE?IIENTwater Amount of material to be placed in the
COA fill area
f. ' Does the disposal include any area in the water? (2) Dimensions of
Yes X No (3) Purpose of fill
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Type of shoreline stabilization
X_ Bulkhead __ Riprap
b. Length / ?r5
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes _X No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
c. 'Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
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e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
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(Sourer of iI for nalion)
f. Type of bulkhead or rprap material
If!'/ a a v'(
g. Zt:: ou of fill in cubic yards to be placed elow?
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(1) prap
(2) Bulkhead,b.ackftll., 3?? +
h. Type of fill material Sp,uD
L Source of fill material _ -Rows ?c CAv RTI 01V
5. GENERAL.
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? _Di Kff s RU D
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
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c. Will wetlands be cr3ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? _X Yes No
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4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
.
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes -_ No
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APPU, ay r ProJect Name
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Date
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Form DCM-MP-4
MAY 2
STRUCTURES 1 1998
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e.
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock d/or Pier(s)
(f? Commercial -Community Private
,'-(2) Number '3 1=iO©T'1 iu Z:; rjt:?tGT 00.51
-(3) Length 2'.01
-(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes ?/ o
(i) Number
(ii) Length f,
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes ?1` o
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed- g,
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines _
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
M L W or NWL ._ f2EE4GO t V -6 ,0 L\,/
b. Boathouse (including coxered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length/X
(3) Width
c. Groin (g. wood,,sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
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d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
Community ,, Private
() Number
(3) Descriptio f buoy
(Color, ' cription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Wid?fi of water body
(5) Di ce buoy(s) to be placed beyond
Mooring structure (bo
(1) Commerc'(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width /-
Other (Give con plete description)

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(3) Maximum--distance beyond MHW, NWL or
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WILMINGTON, N.C.,'NEW HANOVER CO.
BY: JOE H. JOHNSON, JR.
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REGULATORY CONSULTANT
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