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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Donna D. Moffitt, Director William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. John R. Dorney, Environmental Biological'' 4
Division of Water Quality Supervisor r i
FROM: Doug Huggett S/401 %Xp
Major Permits Processing Coordinator "3FP 1 7 2003
DATE: 16 September 2003 M1 ERQUALIT yS
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge and Fill Permit Application Review
Applicant: County of Beaufort
Project Location: At the SR 1112 bridge crossing of Blounts Creek near the Blounts Creek
Community in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: To install 2 "no wake" signs on pilings
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
1 October 2003. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact David
Moye at 252-946-6481, Extension 290. When appropriate, in depth comments with supporting
data are requested.
REPLY e5a This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
This office has no comment on the. proposed project.
This office approves of the proposed project only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the proposed project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
Signed
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Date
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Beaufort County C/O Paul Spruill, County Manager
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: At the SR 1112 bridge crossing of Blounts Creek near the Blount
Creek Community in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Photo Index - 2000: 97-1117; E-17,18,19,20, F-16,17,18,19,20 1995: 97-1015; F-11,12,13,14,
G-10,11,12,13,14
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,604,800 Y: 618,600 GPS Rover File # H091215A
Blounts Creek Quad. (lower left corner)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 09/12/2003
Was Applicant Present - NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 09/11/2003
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Beaufort County - 1997
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (water)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Bridge
Planned - 2 pilings for a no wake zone
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Creek bottom
(C) Other
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2 pilings
(D) Total Area Disturbed: <0.001 acre (±2 sq. ft.)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SC-NSW Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to install 2 no wake signs on pilings in an North
Carolina Wildlife Resources commission approved no wake zone.
Beaufort County
Blounts Creek No Wake Zone
Beaufort County
Project setting
The project site is located at the mouth of Blounts Creek at the SR 1112 bridge crossing.
The NCWRC has designated an area that extends 150' to the upstream side of the bridge and 900' to
the downstream side of the bridge as a no wake zone.
This section of Blounts Creek is developed with numerous single-family dwellings on both
sides of the creek. The mouth of Blounts Creek below the bridge is a narrow area that tends to
constrict water traffic in and out of the creek.
Blounts Creek at the project location is classified as SC-NSW by the Environmental
Management Commission at the project site. Blounts Creek is classified as Inland Waters by the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources commission and is not open to shell fishing.
Project description
The applicant proposes to install two pilings to mark the designated no wake zone at the
mouth of Blounts Creek. The pilings will be 8 inch round pilings 25' long and will have 4' by 4' no
wake signs installed under the direction of NC WRC Enforcement Division. One piling will be
installed ±150' upstream of the SR 1112 bridge and the other piling will be installed ±900'
downstream of the bridge.
Anticipated impacts
The project as proposed will result in localized turbidity as a result of the construction
activities.
David W. Moye -15 September 2003
Richard K. Folsom
5 Blount's Creek Lane
Blount's Creek, NC 27814
252-940-0371
September 4, 2003
Mr. David Moye
NC Div of Coastal Management
Washington District
P.O. Box 2188
1424 Carolina Ave
Washington, NC 27889-2188
Dear Mr. Moye,
I have been authorized to act as the agent for Beaufort County to apply for a major
CAMA permit to install poles and signs for a No Wake Zone in state waters near the mouth
of Blount's Creek. It includes the waters from the mouth of the creek, proceeding 900' to
the bridge (SR 1112), and through the bridge another 150' to 300.'
The reason a No Wake Zone is necessary is due to the increased boating traffic this
narrow portion of the creek has incurred during the last five years. The mouth of the creek
is very narrow and is a choke point for boating traffic, especially on weekends and holidays.
Though it widens as one moves toward the bridge, the pilings of the bridge create another
choke point for boaters.
Another reason for the No Wake Zone is a general lack of courtesy and respect for the
`Rules of the Road' boaters must show one another. Speeding boats from 15' to 40' come
through at full throttle with little consideration shown to fishermen anchored near the banks.
They will not even slow down for those who have fallen from skis, knee boards and float tubes.
If a No Wake Zone is not designated and properly marked for this narrow and heavily
traveled stretch of water, it will only be a matter time before a serious accident will occur.
And that is why the citizens of this area have joined together to pursue this course of action.
It will not only serve to protect those who are considerate and obey the rules, but also those
who are inconsiderate and must be protected from themselves.
Thank you for your assistance in acquiring the permit necessary to install the poles and
signs for this No Wake Zone. We believe it will not only help prevent accidents but may also
save a life.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Earl Tetterton, Chairman
Jay McRoy, Vice Chairman
Frank Bonner
Carol Cochran
Jerry Langley
Rev. David Moore
Hood Richardson
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BEAUFORT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Memorandum
Beaufort County Manager's Office
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Paul G. Spruill, County Manager
William P. Mayo, County Attorney
Sharon C. Singleton, Clerk to the Board
Angela R. Andrew, Finance Officer
To: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
From: Paul Spruill, County Manager
Date: August 12, 2003
Re: Designation of Richard Folsom as the applicant's agent for Beaufort County
specific the Blount's Creek No Wake Zone request.
The purpose of this correspondence is to authorize Richard Folsom to act on behalf of
Beaufort County while applying for a CAMA permit for a No Wake Zone specific to the
Blount's Creek area.
Please accept this memorandum as documentation of the County's authorization.
Thank you.
BEAUFORT COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
121 West 3`d Street * PO Box 1027 * Washington, North Carolina 27889 * Phone [phone] * Fax [phone]
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
July 31, 2003
Mr. Hood Richatdson
Beaufort County Commission
P. O. Box 1027
County Courthouse
Washington, North Carolina 27889-1027
RE: Blount's Creek No Wake Zone
Dear Mr. Richardson:
I have been contacted recently by Mr. Richard Folsom, a citizen of Beaufort County,
regarding a no-wake zone at Blount's Creek in Beaufort County. As you know, Mr.
Folsom has been working with the county and interested citizens in an effort to get the
zone properly marked so that it may be enforced by the Wildlife Resources Commission
[WRC]. Unfortunately, the location of the zone confers concurrent jurisdiction with the
Division of Coastal Management [DCM], which requires a CAMA permit for the
placement of markers. Therefore, the CAMA permit is prerequisite to the marking of a
no-wake zone in the waters of Blount Creek in Beaufort County.
The purpose of this letter is to assist Beaufort County in its application to the Division of
Coastal Management for a CAMA permit. I understand from conversation with Mr.
David Moye, Division of Coastal Management, that the county's application must specify
coordinates for the area to be marked. Sergeant Conley Mangum of WRC has taken
GPS readings for the zone as described by rule 15A IOF .0303(a)(6) of the North
Carolina Administrative Code. I am providing you a document [enclosed] created by the
WRC Enforcement Division that shows the boundaries of the no wake zone and the
coordinates that represent those boundaries so that you may include this information in
the county's CAMA permit application.
If DCM requires coordinates for the specific placement of the markers themselves, WRC
enforcement staff will work with Beaufort County and DCM staff to designate specific
placement and provide coordinates for each marker site. Please let me know whether
this is required. In any case, WRC would like to help ensure that the CAMA permit and
Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1701
Office Location: 512 N. Salisbury Street • Raleigh, NC 27604-1188 • Telephone: [phone]
the rule that was adopted by WRC are consistent in their respective descriptions of this
zone and its markers.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at 919/733-3391, extension 227.
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Di tor's Assistant for Intergovernmental
Relations
cc: Richard Folsom
David Moye, Division of Coastal Management
Sergeant Conley Mangum, WRC
Lieutenant Richard D. Venable, WRC
Colonel Roger LeQuire, WRC
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APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. LandownEr: /dLc?r Ae r-
Name Address a-l we5?" ?Ra
City Loa-syil na'nh State °0-1
Zip Day Phone
b. City, down, community or landipark
c. Street address or secondary road number
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d. Is proposed work within city Wts or planning
jurisdiction? Yes. ? No
e. Name of body of water near it pr ject (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) 3 !o 5 -} eck
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
Fax
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Ti a' ox d K, Fe 1sOm
Address 5 &,,,A ? k Lwhe
Cityllo"tA? creJeA State c,
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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Zip ;Q 8J4 ? Day Phone 2S2 - 240 °03 71
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c, Project name (if any) ...?
NOTE: Perndt will be issued in name of kvdowwr(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROTECT
a. County 1J
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance f an existing
project, new work, or both?
c. Will the project be or public, private or 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.
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Form 1DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a, Size of entire tract A) 4
b. Size of individual lot(s) All- A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL -o-
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Ai
e, Vegetation on tract _
f. Man-made features nqw on tract r
cove=r R-) o LM, 01 eaL
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
? Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How 's the tract zoned by local go ernment7
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1.
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No ?J/7'
(.Attach zoning compliance eerrijicate, f appGaableJ
j, Has a professional archaeological asses?nent been
done for the tract? Yes ? No
If yes, by whom?
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 rexidential di charges.)
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 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-sue tionaldsawings)-drawn-to-sale-W black
n ink on an S 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes o No
1, Are there wetlands on the site? ? Yes No
Coastal (marsh) ? Other ,
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?_
(attach documentation, if available)
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 03195
Form DCM-MP-1
site. . Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
• 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 ,.., Se-e- Aff"e-t Ln+ ---
Address
Phone
Name
Address
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.
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 , day of ? ^4912c°?3
Print Name R + c:..haA K , _So `m
Signature
L %damur or Authorized Agent
/-A- e4Lieck-for-$250.made-payable-to-Li-W Dep=. .ert of__ .. __Please_indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
nrniect.
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.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
CM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM W-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
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
fiends or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
400 copies of this public document were printed at a total cost of $52.48 or $ .13 per copy.
Revised 0319.5
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.
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a. Dock( `
s) and/or Pier(s)
(1') _ Commercial -Community - Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(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
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) 4A
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c.
d.
Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
Breakwater (e.g.
(1) Length
(2) Average
wetlands _
(3) Maximum
N/A
wood, sheetpile, etc.)
distance from MHW,

NWL or
distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys AJIA
(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.)/v7'+
(1) Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give compteie description)
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