20031215 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20030925

MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
SUBJECT:
Regional Contact:
WQ Supervisor:
Date:
WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Linda Armstrong
Project Number 03 1215
Recvd From DCM
Received Date 9/25/03 Recvd By Region
Project Type to add a.boatlift and a jet ski lift to existing structure
Certificates
Hermit Wetland
Type Type
CAMA Waters 1?
Stream
County Pender
County2
Region Wilmington
Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
T Y -@)N r- 18-87-10-1 SA HQW 30,624. 0.00 r-
)Y ON F-F I
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 Q N Recommendation: 0 Issue O ISSue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
.c: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
4PUT
Subject: INPUT
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 13:04:03 -0400
From: LaTonya Webb <[e-mail]>
To: John Dorney <[e-mail]>, Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>,
Jeff Schaffer <Jeff. Schaffer@ ncmail.net>, Noelle Lutheran <[e-mail]>
02 0015 Elco Properties
03 1238 Maritime Place
03 1162 Timothy&Susan
03 1215 Linda Armstrong
03 1106 James Osika
Issue/cond
03 1216 Robert Stephenson
03 1137 Elizabeth R.Holdings
03 1243 Julian Rawl
Brunswick CAMA Issue
Brunswick LAMA Issue
Brunswick LAMA Issue
Pender LAMA Issue
Carteret CAMA
Carteret CAMA Issue
Brunswick CAMA Issue
New Han over CAMA Issue
of 1 10/10/03 1:57 PM
NCDENR
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
September 19, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:

Mr. John R. Dorney
Division of Water Quality
s 31215
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Linda Armstrong
RETI VS /401 W P
SEA' 2 5 2003
NATENQUA RSECTION
1120 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach, Adjacent to Banks Channel/Topsail Sound, Pender
County
Proposed Project: To add a boatlift and a jet ski lift to her existing pier and float.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
October 12, 2003. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Joanne Steenhuis
at
910-395-3900. 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
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Linda Armstrong
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 1120 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach, Adjacent to Banks Channel /
Topsail Sound, Pender County
Photo Index - 2000: 25-324 M-15 1995: 25-306 L & M-10 1989: 173-26 H-6
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2411252.964 Y: 225320.673 GPS File: Q090521A
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 09/05/03
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 08/26/03
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Topsail Beach
Land Classification From LUP - Developed / Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW PT ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Tank
Planned - NIA
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Single family residence, Pier, dock and float
Planned - add a boatlift and jet ski lift
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DRFDCTF,D FTT J F.D ()TNFR
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
mixed high marsh
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open Water 169 sq ft
incorporated
(C) Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 169 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No -
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to add a boatlift and a jet ski lift to her existing
pier and float.
Linda Armstrong
Page T«,o
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant's property is located at 1120 Channel Blvd., in the Town of Topsail Beach, in Pender
County. The property is located adjacent to Banks Channel / Topsail Sound. From the Topsail beach
Town Hall; travel 0.4 miles down South Anderson Blvd. (Hwy 50) to Scott Avenue. Turn right onto Scott
Avenue, left onto Channel Blvd. and go approximately 0.1 mile, 1120 Channel Blvd. will be on the right.
The highground property consists of a single-family-residential lot measuring approximately 80 feet deep and
approximately 80 feet wide. Existing highground development on the property includes a single-family
dwelling and driveway. The yard is landscaped with turf grass and ornamental shrubs. Adjacent to the
bulkhead, there is a border of coastal wetlands approximately 66 feet wide. This area is vegetated primarily
with Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniora) within the first 24 feet from the bulkhead. Waterward of this
area is a sand/shell berm, which has formed along the edge of the channel. This berm's elevation is above
normal high water (NHW) and supports high marsh vegetation including: Salt Meadow-Hay (Spartina patens),
Sea Oxeye (Borrichia frutescens) and Suaeda (Suaeda linearis). There are breaks in the berm, both north and
south of the project, which allows tidal flow to the extensive marsh landward of the berm. Waterward of the -
--- - berm, -the high marsh transitions to a low marsh with approximately a 13 feet span of Smooth Cordgrass
(Spartina alterniora) marsh on both sides of the pier.
The average elevation of the highground property is approximately 10 feet above normal high water. The
property shoreline is stabilized with approximately 80 feet of vertical wooden bulkhead.
The applicant has an existing 6 feet wide walkway extending from the bulkhead, approximately 92 feet to a
16 feet X 16 feet platform. From the platform the applicant has a 6 feet by 16 feet float extending
waterward into Banks Channel. The water depth at the end of the floating dock is approximately 7' at
NWL. Currently, this structure could provide docking space for up to two vessels.
The waters adjacent to the project are classified "SA" by the Division of Water Quality. The area is not
designated a Primary Nursery Area and is open to the taking of shellfish.
The applicant is proposing to add a 12 feet X 12 feet boatlift to the northernmost side of the existing
platform. In addition, a second boatlift (single pole jet ski lift) is proposed along the north side of the pier,
approximately 8 feet landward of the platform.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed boatlift and jet ski lift would result in the incorporation of an additional 169 square feet of
public trust area. The project as proposed would provide docking space for up to four vessels. Minor
increases in turbidity can be expected during construction.
Submitted by: Joanne Steenhuis Date: September 19, 2003 Office: Wilmington
Fonn DCM-M?-1
"PLICATION*.
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner. I+6M e- A p 0 ag
Name _ LI N ?A-_q
Address - ?)q R' 511 MO9se
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city b- u ? " State
Zip Day Phone q/C/ (81' 5Z!? J
Faxqtq ? & -14912_ 1481- a55t((N)
b. Authorized Agent:
Name ? A ML- S W .? n IlC'1'
'Address n 9 u
c. • Street address or secondary road number
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d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? V*' Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound bay) S o U 1u n
pS,4>L S0 u-+CD
3. DESCRIP'T'ION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
budding a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
city W 11 State N , -
Zip asqM Day Phone - 9l6 -901f y Jql
Fax
C- Project name(if any) ?_
NOTE Perma %Q be inned fa now of 1wuWwner(r), ad/or
prvjecr now.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County 0-N &q
Reviseed 03195
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance o an existing
project, new work, or both?
c. Will the project be for public private or commercial
use? _ n l 6 f'R l I<x
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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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract ?? 2111
b. Size of individual lot(s) ?hU 'X 21J0?
c.. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL I()
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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in. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
S-ea'yl
n: Describe location iind type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
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o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
vizu-
e. Vegetation on tract (, LASS
f. Man-made features now on tract 11ouse
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? xmnd: AV IWd t@,d Me plmi.)
S. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
Conservation Transitional • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Developed community
Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title
Rural to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h How is the tract zoned by local government? 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
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable from the owner to carry out the project.
zoning? r Yes No
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four, zodn8 ? oc W)
• An acwrate, dated work plat (including plan vie
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
j. Has a_ professional archaeological assessment been ink on- an 8__ 12' by_ -117 _ white paper.- (Refer_. to
done for the tract? Yes ? No Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.OM3 for a
If yes, by whom? detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered Please note that original drawings are preferred and
Historic District or does it involve a National only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
Register listed or eligible property7 prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Yes ? No adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the • U.S. . Army Corps of
i Are there wetlands on the site? Yes k No Engineers regarding that= agency's use of larger
. Coastal (marsh) Other drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
If yes, has a delineation been conducted7 requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
(Ana& . if adrabk) guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the

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site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the la:e.
• 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 R(jhPK 0, UJAIA-Vek
Address
Phone C! n - 9 2R - (Y7 R8
Name I a MM
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Address Q o ?r?l ?Co u 0 ? ! to
Phone Ott) 2qb- 2o3?
Name
Address
Phone
• A lnst of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract: Include permit members,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for 5250 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 land's, attach a statement
documenting complianm with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.

Revised 03/45
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any pehnit 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 eater 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 b day of
Print Name ?lNdtl- ?aP/?IsTr?aN?
Signature
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Please ind'km attachments pertaining to your proposed
ProJe-
DCM W-2 Excavation and Frill Information
_ DCM W-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTiE~ Please sign and date each aaadwuw in the
spare provided at the bottom of each form. 717 L
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Form DC41 :1P-4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
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Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Mooring buoys
Permit, Form DCM :MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to (2) Number
' this proposed project. (3) Description uoy

a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
NV (1) _ Commercial -Community - Private
(2) Number
(3) Length (4) Width of water body
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline M 0 Lre-
(i) Number
(ii) Length
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(iii) Width . Mooring structur
(boatli boring pilings, etc.)

(6) Platform(s) Yes No (I) _ Comm -Community !Private
(2) Number 2
(i) Number (3) Length I Y2'
(ii) Length (4) Width go
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed g. Other (Give complete description)
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
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(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at ;
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AKC. Groin (e.g. wood, ht
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(1) Number I
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(2) Length(s) OD
Date
Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
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(2) Average dis?anp0rom MHW, NWL or
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wetlands ?? --
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, N'WL or
wetlands

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