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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker, DCM
DWQ Project # 990073 16TVWA
FROM: John Dorney, DW 99)
RE: Water Quality Comments
Philip Carawan Project
Hyde County
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 19, 1999
DWQ has no objections to the project plans to construct a bulkhead along Far
Creek and two adjacent canals as well as docks.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
cc: Washington DWQ Regional Office
John Dorney
Central Files
990073.dcm
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1. APPLICANTS NAME: Philip Carawan
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3? JAN 2 8 1999
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2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Off SR 1101, adjacent Far Creek i E H de Co.
Photo Index - 1995: 114-1227; K-3 1989: N/A 1984: N/A WETLANDS GROUP
_MLR UALITY SEA
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,893,850 Y: 656,400
Engelhard East Quad. (lower left corner)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA and D/F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 10/14/98
Was Applicant Present - NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 1/12/99
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Hyde County
Land Classification From LUP - Community
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW,PTA,ES,CW
(D) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic tank and drain field
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Concrete block buildi ng, docks, boat ramp and bulkhead
Planned - Docks and bulkhead
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A © OL ?.
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7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands 1,000 s .ft.
Coastal Marsh: Distichlis spicata, Land d of the
Juncus roemerianus pro sed Bulkhead
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands /
648 sq. ft.
Creek bottom ,
ded
® Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 0.1 acre or ±4,648 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: YES
(F) Water Classification: SC-HQW Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a bulkhead along Far Creek and the
eastern and western canal. The applicant proposes to construct 6' wide docks the entire length of each
canal extending 1' waterward of the proposed bulkhead. Also the applicant proposes to add an
additional 8' to the existing 8' wide dock adjacent Far Creek
Philip Carawan
Hyde County
Project setting
The applicant's property is located on SR 1101 on the south side of Far Creek at Englelhard
in Hyde County, North Carolina. The 1.4 acre project site is within the Engelhard harbor area of Far
Creek and varies from 2.5' to 4.0' above mean sea level. The property is bordered on the north by
Far Creek and to the east and west by man made canals, 33' wide and 29' wide respectively. State
Road 1101 is adjacent the applicant's site to the south. The canal on the western side is bordered on
the landward end by a coastal marsh that extends northward down the canal for approximately 100'
that is vegetated primarily with Juncus roemerianus and Distichlis spicata. The existing canal on the
east side of the property has a boat ramp at the landward end of the canal. Water depths in the canals
range between 7' to 11'. The area adjacent Far Creek has the existing 8' wide dilapidated dock and
old concrete block building that once served as a wholesale seafood packing facility. This area is also
fronted with a failing bulkhead that extends around and down ±80' of the canal on the eastern side
of the property. The adjacent property on the west side is developed and bulkheaded and serves as
a wholesale seafood packing facility while the property on the east side is occupied by a church.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to construct a new bulkhead 2' waterward of the existing bulkhead
adjacent Far Creek and a new bulkhead along the inside edge of each manmade canal which includes
bulkheading in front of the 100'x10' coastal wetland along the western canal for a total of X630'. The
applicant proposes to backfill behind the bulkhead with the exception of the coastal wetland. The
existing 8'x 228' loading dock adjacent Far Creek is to be replaced with an additional 8' added
waterward for a total of 16'x 228'. The applicant proposes to install a 6' wide dock extending 1'
beyond the waterward edge of the bulkhead along the entire length of each canal for a combined total
of ±400'.
Anticipated impacts
The project as proposed will result in the loss of 1,000 ft2 of coastal wetland. The proposed
loading dock will result in the shading of 3,648 ft2 of creek bottom. Localized turbidity is expected
as a result of the bulkhead and dock construction. This area of Far Creek is a commercial fishing
vessel harbor of refuge and the proposed project will increase space for mooring of commercial
fishing vessels and their associated impacts.
Steve J. Trowell - 12 January 1999
` Form- DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT SK J 4 14AQr2
c. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: - ?' 2-- 1 o
Name fAi?-L-1 P CkR44A?A+J
Address V.o • 59x s
City E 46 - u? l? }1zr? State KLI
Zip 9 717..-7--t Day Phone G v9 - 9 as- 3¢17
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name J.14-
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any) 01 A
NOTE. Permit %Q be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a.. County W(D r
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? ,/ Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) r-A 2 CJZr-EJ-(
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? Orr
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
. use? c4y A AMCZc i-41-
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. WILL. ?7&O!)Dr +JF-er3Fn
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Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract ! 3 ,q c,R?
b. Size of individual lot(s) I ??
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e. VegetationtonAract %A,el 7) ?G.,QASS E1
GbarS`f?( l?l? h
FUEL TtF0r-
f. Man-made features now on tract caA3c:A-19i& 13L11 r
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g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local kind use plan.)
Conservation
? Developed
Rural
_ Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
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i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes _ No rJ /4
(Anach zoning compliance cerhficare, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes +/ No
If yes, by whom?
.k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes " No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? "Yes No
Coastal (marsh) ? Other yE? _ pc,r,
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Anach doeamentation, if available)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
eEPT?c ?;Wy- 00 S?TE
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.) 5,ut2F,9cb
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o. Describe existing 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 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 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
- Fora;-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 15npiE 11-40 F.ci.615t35
Address Z: I )3 ox h- P3
Phone 5 W 4-t1 &)'AA rrL& AJ C ;? 7 FJ'S-
Name rnv"o-r 12140m47 Piu PLF.' r-kyA
Address 5.P-
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Phone
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.
chm9 /n&,o,2 #,557-q0 ).-J ?qq.0
• 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 A tk day of SAaE- , 19-EL.
Print Name -00iu-4V c4f-4W,41
Signatures
Zandowmer or Authorized 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.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
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 which relate to
this proposed project.
a. ff:d/or s Pier(s)
? Commercial _Conununity _ Private
(2) Number ' 3
(3) Length (1228' N lriot&)--aogr,
(4) Width (QV (3l
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed 14
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines 3q'
(9) Width of water body f Az cpzr-w = 4VPj2,-x- %,yo'
(10) Water depth- at waterward end of pier at
MLW o L - 13' To - 1 (o`
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) 44
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
e. Mooring buoys a114
(1) - Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water body
(5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.) A44
(1) _ Commercial ,-Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
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9AST Cw5W4(, = 33°
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Applicant or Project Name
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c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) r-I[A
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) tilA
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
Signature
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Date
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
i nnoth Width DeDth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)

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1. EXCAVATION ,J f,}
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards
b. Type of material to be excavated
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL Ai/h
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where?
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Form DCM-MY-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands i
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
,/ Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length (? 3 d
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c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW o?
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e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
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(Source of info-lion)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material ?" P- A7i?n
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5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? F3u?tc.j4r3-D mA'rF2sAt-
b.
g. Amount of fill in cubic ds to be placed below
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water level ?' xa X 31--7
(1) Riprap gKUC, F?cjT?l A{P.rlr?/1r5?Hv32E
(2) Bulkhead backfilI S
c.
h. Type of fill material o so?t-
i. Source of fill material CPF 61TE uPLAII l-b Svu2c19
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES J ]A-
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes ? No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes ? No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill...
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
5.4cK44-oE nz4croiz Will wetlands be cussed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes ? No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts. 414
Applicant or Project Name
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Signature
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Date
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Form DCM-MP-6
MARINA
DEVELOPMENT
(Required for the mooring of more than 10 vessels)
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.
1. MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. Check below the type of marina proposed.
? Commercial Public Residential
b. Will the marina be open to the general public?
Yes ? No NO Fue4 e?? ??e ?
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c. If there is residential development associated with
the marina, how many units or lots are planned and
how many are currently developed?
d. Check all of the types of services to be provided.
Full service, including travel lift and/or rail
Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
? Dockage ("wet slips") only
Number of slips 1 z t
Dry storage
Number of boats
? Boat ramp(s)
Other (describe)
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin and/or
channel
? Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe) '
g. Typical coat length Sa `
h. Maximum boat length go`
i. Are any floating structures planned? rJ0
If so, describe 0 14-
2. MARINA OPERATIONS
a. Check each of the following sanitary. facilities that
will be included in the proposed project.
L/ Office toilets
Toilets for patrons
Number I
Location ; 4 Pmi W i4 fi
Showers
Boat holding tank pumpout
Type and location
b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all
sanitary wastewater. -5EPr, e- -,+t Je- 013 , rM
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and
trash disposal. At-L- UVAsir 114-muav
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d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats
be controlled? ?J /4
f. Describe the typical boats to be served (for example,
open runabout, charter boats, sail boats, mixed
types). ?M uz u 9 ?. n5ig-weii 5PA7s
e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage
Discharge" signs proposed. tJ c J E
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f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint,
sandblasting waste and petroleum products.-
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be
disposed of ? tJJA
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
Wake" signs proposed. t4c tJF-
i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and
describe the safety measures planned to protect area
water quality. r.1 I A
j. Describe design measures that promote boat basin
flushing or circulation and that reduce water quality
impacts. Oo parwc,iO6, 1J);crS 54P-,'
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and
live-board dockage? O o Po w c,Y
1. Is the proposed marina located near any shellfish
leases? Yes I-'_ No
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder.
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina,
what types of services are currently provided?
n. How many slips are now available?
o. Is the marina proposed within a primary or
secondary nursery area? Yes No /J/,}
p. Is the marina proposed within an area open to
shellfish harvesting?' Yes No 0 ,4
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q. Give the location and number of "Pumpout
Available" signs proposed. IJ 14
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
February 3, 1999
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 199910634
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health; and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Please reference the application of Philip Carawan for Department of the Army (DA)
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to construct a bulkhead and commercial
docks, on property located off State Road 1101, adjacent to Far Creek, in Englehard, Hyde
County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request
for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under
the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be
granted until the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of
a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted
on the request, or asked for an extension of time, by April 5, 1999, the District Engineer will
deem that waiver has occurred.

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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory
Field Office, Regulatory Division, telephone [phone], extension 23.
Sincerely,
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Raleigh Bland, P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687