20020275 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20020221

MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: J. Steenhius
WO Supervisor: Rick Shiver -
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Joseph Smith
Project Number 02 0275
Recvd From DCM
Received Date 2/21/02 Recvd By Region
Project Type boat slips
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. ME
CAMA Waters P-7 _@N r- r21-24 sc HQW 30,503. 0.02 F-F_ F_
7- F-P 7 _0N Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y 0 N Did you request more info? Q Y O N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y Q N
Is Mitigation required? p Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
NO 401 IS NEEDED. JHS 3/13/2002
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Govemor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
February 19, 2002
MEMORANDUM: f
TO: Mr. John R. Dorney
Environmental Biological Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Joseph A. Smith
Project Location: Carteret County at 248 Thurman Road within Fisher Point Subdivision in the
Merrimon Township approximately 13 miles north of Beaufort off Royal Road.
Proposed Project: Addition of one new dinghy lift and five new pilings, four of which would
support two additional wet slips, while the fifth would support an existing wet
slip.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by March 12, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Brad
Shaver 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
151-B Hwy. 24, Hestron Plaza II, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet h4://dcm2.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer -50% Recycled 110% Post consumer Paper
Development Type FEE DCM % DWQ %
14300 1601 435100093 1625 6253) (24300 1602 435100095 2341
1. Private, non-commercial
development that does not Involve $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
the filling or excavation of any
wetlands or open water areas:
II. Public or commercial development
that does not involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands or open $400 100%($400)
0%($0)
water areas:
III. For development that involves the
filling and/or excavation of up to 1
acre of wetlands and/or open water
areas, determine if A, B, C, or D
below applies:
III(A). For Private, non-commercial
development, If General water Quality 5250

Certification No.3301 (see attached) 100%(S250)
0%($0)
can be applied:
III(B): For public or commercial
development, if General water Quality

Certification No.3301 (see attached) $400 100%(5400)
0%($0)
can be applied:
III(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3301 (see attached)
could be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional review and $400 60%(S240) 40%($160)
written DWQ concurrence is needed
because of concerns related to wdter
quality or aquatic life:
III(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 3301 (see attached) $400 60%(S240) 40%(S160)
can not be applied:
IV. For development that involves
the filling and/or excavation of more

than one acre of wetlands and/or $475 60%($285)
40%($190)
open water areas:
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPOR'T'
APPLICANT'S NAML: Josenh A. Smith
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County at 248 Thurman Road within Fisher
Point Subdivision in the Merrimon Township approximately 13 miles north of Beaufort
off Royal Road.
Photo Index - 1995: 61-703 (index L-13) 2000: 61-732 (index M,N-5)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,704,000 Y: 435,400 Beaufort Quad.
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visits - 1/31/02
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 2/06/02
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Rural
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Estuarine Waters, Public Trust Areas
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Systems
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Private pier with a boatlift, mooring ball, and
two wet slips.
Planned - Proposed installation of a dinghy lift and
additional mooring pilings to create two additional wet
slips.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other USURPATION
OPEN WATER 842 ftz
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 842 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA HQW NSW Open: Yes
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
JOSEPH SMITH / CARTERET COUNTY
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8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to add one additional dinghy lift and
five new pilings, four of which would support two additional wetslips, while the fifth would
support an existing wetslip.
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
. Mr. Joseph Smith's pier is located behind his residence at 248 Thurman Road within
Fisher Point Subdivision in the Merrimon Township north of Beaufort. Fisher Point
Subdivision is approximately 13 miles north of Beaufort up Merrimon Road (SR 1300) and can
be accessed by taking a left on Royal Road (SR 1316) and ultimately left on Thurman Road.
The applicant's property is a 1.6-acre tract, approximately 5' above the normal water
level, on the banks of Adams Creek designed for and supports a single-family residence. The
tract has a single-family residence onsite with a small storage facility in the rear, water side of
house, which covers nautical accessories. The waterward side of the lot is not bulkheaded and
has a gradual slope down to a small sandy beach.
The existing pier leaves from the shoreline and runs a distance of 170' by 5'. On the
terminus end of the pier it measures 24' by 16' with a small 8' by 16' triangularly shaped
platform on the shore side. On the NW side of the pier there is a 18' by 43' wetslip and the
opposite side wetslip is 18' by 39'. There is an uncovered boatlift 120' from the high water
level on the west side of the pier that measures 13' by 13'. Finally, there is a mooring ball
approximately 150' from the terminus of the pier, which constitutes the fourth existing slip.
Mr. Smith has been issued five general permits since 1998, which covers the existing slips and
boatlift. The majority of the general permits were for the reconfiguration of the wetslips to
allow for different beam boats to utilize the areas. The mooring ball was installed prior to
regulation of this particular development.
Mr. Smith's current pier runs perpendicular to the Intracoastal Waterway through
Adams Creek within the Neuse River Basin. Classified SA HQW NSW, therefore suitable for
commercial shellfishing and other tidal saltwater uses and further classified Nutrient Sensitive
Waters, the waterbody is open to shellfishing. The area does not serve as a primary or
secondary nursery area. The water depths within the footprint of the existing pier average five
feet below normal water level surrounding the "L" head of the pier. The mooring ball rests in
approximately seven feet of water 150' away from the terminus of the pier. The bottom
substrate appears to be sand with no signs of submerged aquatic vegetation present.
Project Description
This proposal requests the reconfiguration of the existing docking facility to accommodate a
dinghy lift and two additional wetslips. The project is being reviewed under the major permit
process because it will require development outside the existing footprint and an increase in the
number of slips. The applicant would like to install a single pole dinghy lift on the east side of the
pier and two wetslips, one on the terminus of the existing "L" and one on the east side of the pier
in the same location of the proposed dinghy lift. The proposed wetslip off the end of the "L" will
measure 16' by 20' therefore usurping 320 square feet of public trust area and the wetslip off the
east side is proposed at 18' by 29' and encompassing 522 square feet of public trust area. One
additional mooring piling is proposed for the NE wetslip and falls in line with the existing slip
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
JOSEPH SMITH / CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #3
footprint. The distance across the creek measures over 2,500' with water depths noted earlier
averaging five feet below normal water level around the "L" head of the pier and seven feet below
normal water level at the location of the mooring. The applicant has secured waivers from both
adjacent riparian property owners even though no work is proposed within the fifteen-foot
setback. There is no high ground work proposed for this tract.
Anticipated Impacts
The proposal will usurp 842 ft` of open waters over the existing configuration. Short-
term turbidity would be expected through the installation of the new pilings to support the lift
and wetslips yet long-term turbidity would not be expected based on the adequate water depth
offshore along with the sandy substrate. Improved boating dockage would occur as a result of
the proposal. Finally, impact on the navigation of the creek and to the boating public should be
negligible.
Brad E. Shaver - Morehead City Office - February 18, 2002
APPLICATION F i:: 3 U Ei 2002
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
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1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
c. Street address or secondary road number
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Name To Se-ptl
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City ??j,2 % State N C
Zip C2 S/ Day Phone S2 Sa' 4-3 261
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b. Authorized Agent:
Name 'S&V-N L
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any)
NO 7=-.- Perm* will be issue IM =,, of lmtdowner(tJ, and/n,
projecr Mane.
2• LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
County ?L'j.I-
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planni:::
jurisdiction? _ Yes ?No
e. Name of body of water earest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) S-? ,?-
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLA_' N7ED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, any
excavation and/or filling activities.
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b. Is the proposed acavity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? /(f c; eJ
c. Will the project be for public, private or commer cia
use? 2 -?
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/Ld AL4t, is ? D/ 4 ZL- .4k,. Lilci^
Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Sits of entire tract (Q Aclll_-3
b. Size of individual lot(s) A ? ,4,-,C-r,
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
d. Sail type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract
f. Man-made features now on tract hD US- 6.-_
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g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classin"cation of the site? (Coaaali the 1 1 Land =e plmi )
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
_lZRural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
N, Q
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? A), IV Yes No
(M.ceri Zoning avnplioasa arsi. fl=,, f applicsbTr)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? _ yes 1/ 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 a property?
Yes No
1. Are there wetlands on to-site? -L yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Aaaas domuner,tarion, if avaaable)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surfaca runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial ezluent, "wash
down" and residential dis merges.)
NDWc
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
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 tide
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 insattnent under
which the owner claims title, plus wrinen permission
from the owner to cart' out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 12" by lI" 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
STRUCTURES
b.
C
onstruction within Public Trust Areas)
:ach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
unit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
er sections of the Joint Application which relate to
proposed project.
Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial -.Community -ZPrivate
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width f
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed A D? "?-Ld,JA( StPsg.
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines ?1
(9) Width of water bodv '' 1.?
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL S'
Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial ______ private
(2) Length
(3) Width
Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands

e. Mooring buoys
(1) Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water bodv
(5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
Mooring structure oatlift, ooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial Community -!::::! Private
(2) Number
(3) L-s S p S
(4) Width
Other (Give complete descry ^oxJ
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site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is net-sa..-y
• 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 td submit cotamemrs
on the proposed project to the Division of Coaxal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has beta providtd.
Name c.oTaJ V-6J 7rt , [a; a 0
Address 3? e Z mJ*1 &,4dW nA, u- 4ae -27 81(,
Phone .2 St -2 3 7 - 31 Z
Nameg La- 60, -dtte i , (Z i 2 -
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Phone 9if - 9,/7--iYo4
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit n_mbers,
permirtee, and issuing dates.
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• A check for $250 made payable to the Dep a ?:,e.^.t of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for prole-s in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policv Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - I 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 A SD PEPMSSION
TO ENTER ON LA.N-D
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the developm!mt described in
the application. The project will be subject to condition
and restrictions contained ;Z the P---=t.
I certify that to the best of my imowIedge, the propose;:
activity complies with the State of Nor-,h Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Prog-arn and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such prog min.
I certify that I am authorz!d to g--,nt, and do in fa--,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information rela.5d to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certi y that the information provides in this
application'is truthful to the best of my L-iowierge.
This is the day of ?M- 2,&dL'"
Print Name COI-
Signature ?/G--
r or Aurhor..; 4Qe
Please indicate attachments to your proposer
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
CM MP-3 Upland Development
le MP-4 Structures Information
DCM M2-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Mariam Development
NOTE. Please sign and date e:z ? a::aciL;in the
space provided at the bo::on: of eacr, form.
400 copies of this public document ?, -e printed at a total cost of S52.48 or S .13 re- cove.
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