20001171 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20000912

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
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D E N R
10 Kerr T. Stevens, Director
October 12, 2000
DWQ# 00-1171
Brunswick County
George and Nancy McNiff
246 Idabell Lane
Beaufort, NC, 28516
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. and Ms. McNiff
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to usurp 0.01 acre of non-vegetated
wetlands in order to replace a pier on your property in Carteret County, as described in your application received
12 September 2000. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this work is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Numbers 3274. This Certification allows you to use your CAMA Permit when it is
issued by the Division of Coastal Management. 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 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. 276 1 1-7447. 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 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
Ci? Kerr T. Stevens
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Non-Discharge Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621
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JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
BILL HOLMAN
SECRETARY
DONNA D. MOFFITT
DIRECTOR
September 6, 2000
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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Mr. John R. Dorney
Environmental Biological Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
0011 71
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
George R. McNiff, Jr.
Carteret County. adjacent to Jonaquin Creek at the terminus of NCSR
1317 near the Community of Merrimon.
Proposed Project: Proposes to remove an existing damaged 675.6 sq.ft. pier and
platform and replace it with a 480 sq. ft. pier ( 4ft. X 120ft.).
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by September 27, 2000. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact M. Scott Jones at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with
supporting data is requested.
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 DATE
DOME
MOREHEAD CITY OFFICE
HESTRON PLAZA 11, 151-B HIGHWAY 24, MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557
PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: George R. McNiff, Jr. 001171
246 Ida Bell Lane
Beaufort, NC 28516
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Adjacent to Jonaquin Creek at the terminus of NCSR 1317 near the
Merrimon Community of Carteret County.
Photo Index - 1989: 3-143-1 D-22 1995: 63-711 L-9, K-10
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,707,900 Y: 440,800
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Site Visit - July 19, 2000
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - August 31, 2000
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan -Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Rural
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES
© Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - individual subsurface septic system
Planned - individual subsurface septic system
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - residences, farm buildings, managed lawn, piers, boat ramp
Planned - same as above
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
nRPnnPn PTT T Pn ng,=D
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
480.2 usurped by
docks
© Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 480 ft.2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA NSW
Open: No
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
George R. McNiff, Jr.
PAGE #2
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to remove an existing, damaged 675.6 ft.' pier and
platform and replace it with a 480 ft.2 pier (4 ft. X 120 ft.).
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
The applicant owns a 9.173 acre tract adjacent to Jonaquin Creek at the terminus of NCSR 1317 in the
Merrimon Community of Carteret County. The site consists of several dwellings, multiple farm buildings,
two piers, and a boat ramp. A large portion of the tract is used for hay production. Existing ground cover
on the tract is primarily managed yard or agricultural field. The tract has approximately 200 ft. of frontage
on Jonaquin Creek. Sixty-five feet of this frontage is currently stabilized via a wooden bulkhead. There are
currently two existing piers on the property: 1) a 4.5 ft. X 115 ft. pier with a 10 ft. X 16 ft. landward
platform adjacent to the boat ramp, and 2) a large 8 ft. X 88 ft. pier with three platforms measuring 8 ft. X
21 ft., 8 ft. X 10 ft., and 8 ft. X 8 ft. in front of the McNiff residence. The site is bordered on the west by a
private residence and on the east by a developed tract also owned by the McNiff family. The site is
approximately 3 ft. in elevation. Water depths immediately offshore fall from -1.0 ft. to -4 ft. gradually.
Water depths in the center of the creek range from -5.5 ft. to -6.0 ft. Jonaquin Creek is a primary nursery
area as defined by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries. This creek is classified as SA NSW by the NC
Division of Water Quality and is not open to shell fishing. The creek is approximately 720 ft. wide at this
location. No federally maintained channel exists in Jonaquin Creek.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to remove the small existing pier adjacent to the boat ramp and replace it with a 4 ft. X
120 ft. pier. The new pier will be divided into two legs: a 63 ft. leg and a 57 ft. leg. The landward leg will
come offshore parallel to the existing pier. The waterward leg will veer of toward the McNiff's larger pier at an
angle in order to meet the 15 ft. setback from the adjacent riparian property line. This configuration will also
provide safer dockage for the small sail boats that are the primary user group of the ramp. There is no nigh
ground development associated with this project.
Anticipated Impacts
Approximately 480 ft.2 of Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Waters would be usurped by the placement of the
proposed docking structure. This value is actually 195 ft.2 less than the existing pier to be removed. Minor,
short-term increases in turbidity would be expected during the removal and installation of the proposed docking
structure. The structure's placement within the '/ distance limitation and within the general footprint of the
existing pier to be removed would minimize impacts to the boating public.
Scott Jones 4-
DCM - Morehead City Field Office
September 6, 2000
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark .
1. APPLICANT 2 Ff12 r ; n4E U? MpA1
C. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: j -p h?ia& U N C Pik iy
Name Vic C
Address -o?y(o nA'GE L i doh
' e State C
city
Zip o`Z Day Phone,2Yg
Fax ? S? 7o?k- S 1011
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
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)\-'EM 12 III tQ (' et-7Q'-
3. DESCREFTION 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 ing activities.
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Zip Day Phone
Fax -
c. Project name (if any)
NOTE. Perndl will be i=ua in naw of landowner(s), and/or
project naw.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County CO K j C- 4:: 1
b. Is the proposed activity mainte?n? ce?of an existing
project, new work, or both? let' l G4
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? iQ i ? 3 ?4
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. ( P ? e I -??10iDP
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Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract C? - 1-13 Oc.Jes
b. Size of individual lot(s) "1 - 113 v4c yre c
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL Li F_ee_T
d. Soil type( %1
and texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract te_ ?r_iA 1'i ?4L, MA m
f. Man-made features now on tract oyijeS
Cf?T??AC?2 RA n) S Hc-N
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (cones the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
IJ C) V,\e-
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? L__ Yes No
(Anach zoning compli=re eeniifi=e, if apptimbl,)
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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 _X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? A Yes No
Coastal (marsh) X Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? S
(Anach docunrn=don if available) .
See. ftTCf?t[+C-D Drav,7 ocq-S
assessment been
X No
in. Describe existing wastewater tr tment facilities.
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Y4 i e, e Ti e
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.) 1 Wo _1P _F_
Spurrc-, 3`7 t c w141? A I S d'on e r
TO , J"_n K1 A-aU_ ('%A C Y"P e?--
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:
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• 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 tide, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An ac mwate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 112" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.) S? e OTt"e&_
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 unfamiIiar with the area to the
Revicrd V14S
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like. ,
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is ?ecqssary.
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 l -
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Address 0 02
Phone - 341
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Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the proj= tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
?<A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
X 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 wi11 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 then?) day ofd
Print Name _ l 8 2 c,? ? FF,
Signature -
or 4 A
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
.aDCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
WA DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
41A- DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each atrachment in the
space provided at the borrom of each form.
400 copies of this public document were printed at a total cost of $52.48 or $ .13 per copy.
D-...-.1 n7Inc
Form DCM-MR4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA M

Permit,
other se ajor
Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
ctions of the Joint Application which relate t e. Moo
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- Commercial -Community _ private
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this proposed project.
(2)
Number
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(3) Description of buoy
a. Doc k(s) and/or Pier(s) (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(1) ._ Commercial _CommunityX Private
(2) Number A:
(3) Length
(4) Width ?-{ (4) Width of water body

(5)
Fing
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(i)
Number shoreline
(ii) Length
(iii) Width f. Mooring structure
(boatIift, mooring pilings, etc.),,v/?}

(6)
Platform(s) Yes X No (1)

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(ii) Length (3) Length
(iii) Width (4) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
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property lines 15
(9) Width of water body -7 $
(10) Water depth at waterward ofd of pier at
MLW or N`WL 3- (o
Boathouse (including covered lifts) of
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
?. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number `
(2) Length (s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) Jvlk-
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
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SURVEY FOR MAJOR CAMA PERMIT
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LAND SURVEYING AND PLANNING
1210 ARENDELL STREET
MOREHEAD CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
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Wetlands Tracking
Facility Name George R. McNiff, Jr I County Carteret
Project Number 00 1171 County2
0Inactive Region Wilmin on
Project Type purpose of replace pier I DCM Office Morehead City
Location Jonaquin Creek I COE Office Wilmington
401s Last Total Total Total Mit Recvd Sent to Recvd Action 401 401 Totals Mit
Recvd From Date Region Region Date Last Action Acres Feet Acres Feet
DCM 9/12/2000 9/13/2000 I I _ I I
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Total for Project:
inspections/ Violations
Inspection Date Inspector Compliant Letter Type Date Sent Reply Date Current St
JOY ON
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: I Steenhuis
WO Supervisor: Rink Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name George R. McNiff, Jr
Project Number 00 1171
Recvd From DCM
Received Date 9/12/00 Recvd By Region
Project Type replace pier
County Carteret
County2
Region Wilmington
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. BE
CAMA F- P _Y__ N 21-35-7-3- SA HQW 30,504. r?
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y ON Did you request more info? O Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y O N
Is Mitigation required? O Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 345616 Longitude (ddmmss) 763824
Comments:
This agency has no obJection to the eject as goosed,
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Facility Name George R. McNiff, Jr County Carteret
Project Number 00 1171
Regional Contact:
Date:
J. Steenhuis
9/29/2000
Comments (continued from page 1):
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