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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20011118 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20010716MEMORANDUM TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Joanne Steenhuis Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Rink Shiver Date: SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Facility Name North Carolina State Ports Authority County New Hanover Project Number 01 1118 County2 Recvd From DCM Region Wilmington Received Date 7/16/01 Recvd By Region Project Type facilities Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.) Permit Wetland Wetland -_Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME CAMA F- P O 1 &(71) SC F- 30.617. ?? ?- OY ON Mitigation Wetland MitigationTvpe 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? 0 Y 0 N Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss) cc: Regional Office Central Office Page Number 1 DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina State Ports Authority MA5urttA0D1F1CAnv•3 4W 4-7-&7 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Adjacent to the Cape Fear River at the State Ports facility at 2202 Burnette Blvd. in Wilmington, New Hanover Co. Photo Index - 2000: 204-209: G,H-9,10,11 1996: 14-150: G,H-12,13,14 State Plane Coordinates - X: 2316400 Y: 164300 GPS: S061415A 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 6/14/01 Was Applicant Present - Yes PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 5/17/01 Office - Wilmington SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - New Hanover County Land Classification From LUP - Developed/Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Commercial (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - City Sewer Planned - None (F) Type of Structures: Existing - State Ports Authority Planned - Upgrade of bulk cargo handling facilities (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source - N/A HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DREDGED FILLED OTHER (A) Vegetated Wetlands (B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands C Other - Hi h ound disturbance 15 acres (D) Total Area Disturbed: 15 acre (653,400 sq.ft.) (E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes (F) Water Classification: SC Open: No resource 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to upgrade and expand the bulk product handling and storage facilities at the NC State Ports facility in Wilmington. V , N. C. State Ports Authority Page 2 9. Project Description The project is located at Berth 3, on the north end of the N. C. State Ports Facility, adjacent to the Cape Fear River, in Wilmington, in New Hanover County. The State Ports Facility tract consists of 334 acres and the port infrastructure was constructed between 1950 and 1972 to serve as a transport shipping terminal. The facility currently includes nine (9) ship berths which facilitate operations for container transport, bulk products and wood pulp shipping, as well as, military supplies, steel sheeting, and miscellaneous supplies and cargo. The shoreline is stabilized by approximately 3030 linear feet of bulkhead adjacent to the Cape Fear River, and a pile supported, concrete hardstand or wharf extends into the river to the berth areas. The wharf is accessible by rail, as well as, vehicular traffic and currently supports the operation of two (2) container cranes and a wood chip conveyor system. The waters of the Cape Fear River are classified SC by the NC Division of Water Quality. They are designated as Primary Nursery (PNA) by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries. There is no shellfish ,,.,-,.resource. The Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Use Plan classifies the upland area as Developed. The NC State Ports Authority is proposing to upgrade and expand their bulk product handling facilities. The project area would consist of approximately 15 acres at the northern end of the port. To provide the necessary space for the project, Transit Shed #3, on the hardstand, and Warehouse #3, on highground, would be demolished. Two new bulk product storage structures (circabin arrays) would be constructed on the highground landward of Berths #2 and #3. Each circabin is essentially a storage warehouse in the shape of a half circle (approx. 450 ft. X 230 ft.), which is divided into five compartments. A dockside conveyor/hopper system would be constructed across the width of Berth #3 (approx. 420 LF) to receive incoming product. An inhaul conveyor would transport the product from the dock to a transfer station conveyor, which has the capacity to select and discharge into any of the compartments of the two circabin arrays. The dockside and inhaul conveyor systems would be elevated to allow for vehicular traffic. The applicants have received a Findings Of No Significant Impacts (FONSI - SCH File #00-E-4620-0335) for the project from the State Clearing House review process. The NCSPA'is `concurrently processing modifications to existing State permits with the NC Division of Land Quality, NC Division of Water Quality (NPDES #NCS000174), and the NC Division of Air Quality (Air Permit #4683R17) to accommodate the operation of the upgraded bulk handling facility. 10. Anticipated Imps There will be no change in the use of the facility, although the project is intended to expanded and modernize the State Ports Authority's existing bulk product handling and storage facilities at the Wilmington site. The project would create approximately 15 acres of highground disturbance. The proposed dockside and inhaul conveyor/hopper system would be installed over existing concrete hardstand. Submitted by: E.F. Brooks Date: 6/28/01 Wilmington District 1 ? Development Type FBI 1. Private, non-eammermal development that does not involve the filling or excavation of any wetlands or open water areas: a that does not involve the fili"' or excavation of any wetlands or open 5400 filling and/or excavation acre of wetlands andior open water areas, determine If A, B, C, or D below applies. 111(A? For Private, non-commercial development, If General water Quality Certification ND 3301 (see attached) S0 can be.appLed: 111(BS For public or commercal development, if General water Qualty Certificalion No.3301 (see attached) 5400 can be applied: 111(Cj 'if General Water Quality Certifimtion No.-Z3D1 (seeatsached) could be applied, but DCM staff deterthined thatadddional n:view and 5400 written DWQ concrrnence is needed bemuse of mnrems related w watar quality craquaiiz: I&: 111(D? If G neat Water Quality Cerfifi?iion No.3301 (see a=mhed) 5400 can notbeapplied: 1V. rarrievefoimrent that involves f tne-fifimoand/or,excavaiianofmore than.oneacremf-wetiandsandfor Z4755 ` apen.waterareas: DCM % DWQ A 1435100093lenr253) 1243001SD24351DD09523411 10D°A (5250 Oro (SD) 1DD°.6 (S4DD) • 0% (SO) I OD% (5250) 0 D% (SO) 100°ro' (S400) O io (SO) BD%'(S240) -4W (SISO) /VC S4 aft `?rfs /?}?, S25D Form DCM-MRI APPLICATION (To be completed by all applicants) APPLICANT a. Landowner: Name NC State Ports Authority Address 2202 Brunette Blvd. City Wilmington State North Carolina Zip 28402 Day Phone 910/343-6232 Fax 910/343-6237 b. Authorized Agent: = Name Erik Stromberg Address 2202 Burnett Blvd. City Wilmington State North Carolina Zip 28402 Day Phone 910/343-6232 Fax 910/343-6237 c. Project name (if any) Bulk Modernization, Port of Wilmington NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. County New Hanover b. City, town, community or landmark Port of Wilmington c. Street address or secondary road number 2202 Burnett Blvd. 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) Cape Fear River 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. The Port of Wilmington is proposing to upgrade and expand its current bulk handling and storage capabilities. The poject consists of dockside and in haul conveyors feeding circabin storage arrays. There will be no filling of Public Trust waters or wetlands associated with this rp oiect. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New Work c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? Commercial 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. The oronosed nroiect will allow bulk vessels to discharee cargo to traveling hoppers feeding a dockside to inhaul conveyance system from Berth 3. The conve ors wil feed circabin storage arras with ultimate loadout truck or rail. (drawings attached) fid Form DCM-MR1 APPLICATION (To be completed by all applicants) m. Describe existing wasterwater treatment facilities. 4. LAND AND WATER The Port of Wilmington's potable and wastewater CHARACTERISTICS requirements are furnished by the City of Wilmington. a. Size of entire tract + 15 acres b. Size of individual lot(s) NA c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL + 12' d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract New Hanover Countv Soil Survev. Urban Land (man dominated) e. Vegetation on tract NA, The site is currently Port developed. f. Man-made features now on tract. The site currently consists of a paved hardstand, warehouse, transit shed, roads and rail. g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification Of the site? (Consult the local use plan) Conservation Transitional Developed Community Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? Port Industrial i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? Yes No (Attach zoning compliance certificate, 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 Historical 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 If yes, has a delineation been conducted? (Attach documentation, if available) n. Describe location and type of discharge to waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges.) The proposed project will generate stormwater runoff. This will be manased within the current Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and any permit stipulations. o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. The Port of Wilmington's potable and wastewater requirements are furnished by the City of Wilmington. 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 W by 11 ° white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 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 the site. Include highway or secondary road`( numbers, landmarks, and the like. .` 700 ?l?L: Form DCM-MP-1 APPLICATION (To be completed by all applicants) f: • 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 Koch Petroleum, Tim Strickland Address P.O.B. 3958, Wil. 28406 Phone 791-0180 Name Address Phone Name Address Phone 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, Amerada Hess, Stan Hagain grant permission to representatives of state and federal P.O.B. 2003, Wil. 28401 review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in 763-5122 connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project. • A list of previous state of federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, Rermittee, and issuing dates. 47-87, issue date: 10-20-2000 expire date: 12-31-02 • A check for $400 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 further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. This is the ..,/ 7, "_day of May, 200.1 Print Name Erik Stromberg, Executive Director Signature '?Z Landowner 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. r 0?- _ O\?\5?`PC? 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 relates to this proposed project. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities. All values to be given in feet. Average Final Length Width Existing Project Access Channel (MI,W) or (NWL) ' Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock groin e Rock r' breakwater Other x (Excluding Shoreline ?OEo? o Stablih-tion) f it 62-1 ?a sj7? P2 J Depth Depth 1. EXCAVATION a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards. There will be no dredging associated with this project. b. Type of material to be excavated. No excavation will take place below MIM. c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes No NA d. High ground excavation in cubic yards The project site will be eraded and ore-loaded with asereaate for construction foundation preparation. 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area There is no dredging associated with this project. b. Dimensions of disposal area NA c. Do you claim title to disposal area? Yes No NA If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner, d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? Yes No NA If yes, where? Form DCM-MP-3 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT (Construction and/or land disturbing activities) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relates to this proposed project. a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or structures proposed The proposed project will consist of two traveling receiving hoppers, dockside and inhaul conveyors from Berth 3 feeding circabin storage arrays in the area of Warehouse 3. Transit Shed 3 and Warehouse 3 will be demolished to provide the needed space for the project. b. Number of lots or parcels NA c. Density (give the number of residential units and the units per acre) NA d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed including roads, ditches, etc. At full buildout, the proposed project will encompass approximately 15 acres of currently developed Port property. e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive and erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has sedimentation and erosion control plan been submitted to the Division of Land Resources? Yes No If yes, date submitted: by McKim & Creed, 04-25-2001 f. List the materials (such a s marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. The project site is currently a Port developed, working hardstand with covered and open storage capabilities. g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of MHW or NWL, or within 575 feet in the case of an Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for vehicular driveways or parking. The project site is currently a Port developed, working hardstand with covered and open storage facilities. For the most part, the DCM AEC will be impacted by the overland conveyance system. The maiority of the site development will be outside the AEC. h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification. Has a sited development plan been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management for review? Yes No If yes, date submitted: by McKim & Creed, 05-8-2001 i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal. The Port of Wilmington's potable and wastewater requirements are furnished by the City of Wilmington. j. Have the facilities described in Item I. Above received state or local approval? Yes (Attach appropriate documentation) k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to waters of the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industriallcommercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges). The proposed project will generate stormwater runoff. This will be managed within the current Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and any permit stipulations. 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.g. well, community, public system, etc.) The Port of Wilmington's potable and wastewater requirements are furnished by the City of Wilmington. m. 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