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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19960801 Ver 1_Complete File_19961028State of North Carolina IT I Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources LT.RMA • Division of Water Quality A&4 JamesB. Hunt, Jr., Governor - ± 195?IL ??? Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E H N A. Presto n Howard, Jr., P.E., Directo r October 28, 1996 Pamlico County DWQ Project # 960801 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. Dan Forman Coutny of Pamlico P.O. Box 357 Oriental, NC 28571 Dear Mr. Dorman: You have our approval to dredge 291,200 square feet of waters for the purpose of conducting maintenance excavation within the entrance channel to Whittaker Creek, as you described in your application dated 30 August 1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3025. 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 this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project. 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. 27611-7447. 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 919-733-1786. Sincerely, ton Howard, Jr. P.E. Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DWQ Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files John Parker; DCM 960801.1tr Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX # 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Aff irmative Action Employer • 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT (? 6 0 O 1 FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: County of Pamlico 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico County, Town of Oriental, adja? Road on Whittaker Creek and the Neuse River Photo Index - 1995: #78-854; indexed by F-15; E-15,16; D-17; C-16,17; B- 1984: 2 119 12; indexed by I-8,9; J-9,10,11; K-11,12 State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,693,700 Y: 473,600 3 INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 10/25/95 and 8/9/96 Was Applicant Present - Yes on 10/25/95 5 PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete - August 2, 1996 Office - Morehead City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - 1994 Town of Oriental Land Use Plan Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW (C) Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Use: Public (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A Planned - N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing - N/A Planned - N/A (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source - N/A 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DREDGED FILLED OTHER (A) Vegetated Wetlands (B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands - Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas 291,200 ft2 (C) Other High Ground 238,496 ft2 (D) Total Area Disturbed: 529,696 ft2 (E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes (F) Water Classification: Both Whittaker Creek and the Neuse River are SA NSW Open: Whittaker Creek is closed while this section of the Neuse is open 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Pamlico County is proposing to conduct maintenance excavation within the entrance channel into Whittaker Creek. FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: PAMLICO COUNTY/PAMLICO COUNTY -- Whittaker Creek Dredging Project AGE #2 9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Project Setting The project is located in Pamlico County on the northeast side of the Town of Oriental adjacent the Neuse River and Whittaker Creek. The project site essentially consists of an existing 3200' long by 104' wide channel leading from the Neuse River into Whittaker Creek. The original channel was permitted to -10' below NWL but has since shoaled in to an average existing depth of -6' NWL. According to the applicant, during periods of extended westerly winds, the water depths drop an additional -1' to -2' below NWL, creating problems for boaters. The entrance channel is essentially straight with the southern end being marked by red channel marker #2 and green channel marker #3 out in the Neuse River. The northern end is marked by green channel marker #5 in Whittaker Creek where the channel makes a turn towards the Western Branch. The channel continues for another 400' to green channel marker V. Whittaker Creek forks and forms both an East and West Branch. Another tributary, Tarpon Channel/Canal, flows into the West Branch. The Whittaker Creek entrance channel provides boating access from Whittaker Creek to the Neuse River for three marinas, several marine related businesses, and many residences with private docks that all use the channel. According to the applicant, there are approximately 293 slips within Whittaker Creek. The original channel was dredged around 1970 and was deepened and maintained in 1976 under Dredge and Fill Permit #39-76 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit #76-69-03-010. The high ground project site (location of the spoil disposal site) is located some 4,000' to 5,000' from the entrance channel. This six-acre site is located on Windward Drive in the Town of Oriental. Whittaker Creek including both the West and East Branches as well as Tarpon Canal are Primary Nursery Areas. Whittaker Creek is closed to shellfishing while this section of the Neuse River is open. Both Whittaker Creek and the Neuse River are SA NSW waters. There were no SAVs noted in the area to be excavated. Project Description Pamlico County is proposing to conduct maintenance excavation with a hydraulic dredge in the entrance channel from the Neuse River into Whittaker Creek. Approximately 2800 linear feet of the channel would be maintained. The top cut would be 100' wide while the bottom cut would be 80' wide. The applicant proposes to excavate the channel to -8' below NWL. The excavated sand material would be pumped to a six-acre high ground disposal site located on Windward Drive some 4,000' from the dredge site. The spoil area would measure approximately 514' X 464' in size. An agreement with the Dolphin Company, the disposal site landowner owner, is enclosed. Effluent water from the diked disposal site is proposed to be discharged into a manmade canal which runs into the headwaters of the Western Branch of Whittaker Creek. FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: PAMLICO COUNTY/PAMLICO COUNTY -- Whittaker Creek Dredging Project PAGE #3 Anticipated Impacts The project as proposed will result in approximately 291,200 fe of channel bottom of Whittaker Creek and the Neuse River being excavated to a depth of -8' below NWL. Approximately 1000' of dredging would occur within the Primary Nursery Area of Whittaker Creek. Overall, approximately 21,750 yds3 of sandy material would be excavated by hydraulic dredge and pumped to a diked disposal area located some 4,000' to 5,000' away. Increased levels of turbidity would be expected during dredging operation but should be short-term in duration. Approximately 238,496 fe of high ground would be disturbed as a result of the construction of the spoil disposal area. The discharge of the effluent back into the headwaters of the Western Branch could affect the bottom substrate in this area of the Primary Nursery Area. M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - 13 August 1996 BY LEI, i? JUL 2 5 199 ti uuT1- iMGiiiiF?Yiiwiwwi Whitaker Creek Entrance Channel Maintenance Dredging Project The proposed project is the maintenance dredging of the Whitaker Creek entrance channel from the Neuse River in Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina. The original channel was dredged about 1970 and subsequently was maintained and deepened in 1976 under CAMA permit #39-76 ( issued 3/10/76) and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers permit # 76-69-03-0 10( issued 4/1/76). The channel dimensions under CAMA permit # 39-76 were 3200' long with a top width of 104', bottom width of 80' and a final depth of 10'. Shoaling within the entrance channel has reduced depths to 6.0'( normal water level ) within the channel. During periods of extended westerly winds the water depth may drop an additional 1-2' below NWL thus creating problems for area boaters. The Whitaker Creek entrance channel provides boating access from Whitaker Creek to the Neuse River. There are several marinas and marine related businesses as well as waterfront residences which utilize the channel. Presently, there are approximately 293 slips within Whitaker Creek. The applicant , the County of Pamlico , under this current permit application proposes to perform maintenance dredging of a 2800'x 104'x T area within the confines of the original channel dimensions. A highground spoil disposal area located in the Town of Oriental off of Whitaker Point Road is planned for the project. This same highground spoil disposal area was recently used for another CAMA authorized dredging project. Approximately 20,000 cubic yards will be removed from Whitaker Creek by hydraulic dredge and pumped to the 550'x 500' highground spoil disposal site. The dredge spoil effluent pipe will discharge into the upper end of a manmade canal which runs into the western branch of Whitaker Creek. l ;re 1;1 t Form DCM-MP-1 U APPLICATION JUL 2 5 19% (To be completed by all applicants) MME~????• ? *sow 10 b. City, town, community or landmark Oriental, North Carolina 1. APPLICANT a•?tl(eY[1 Permit Coordinator Name Dan Forman Address P. 0, Box 357 City Oriental State N. C. Zip 28571 Day Phone 919-249-3000 Fax 919-249-2222 b. Authorized Agent: Name County of Pamlico Address P. n Box776 City Bayboro State N. C. Zip 28515 Day Phone 919-745-3133 Fax c. Project name (if any) Whittaker Creek Dredging Project NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or project name. c. Street address or secondary road number Whittaker Point Road d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? X Yes No e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) Neuse Riverfihittaker Creek 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. Maintenance dredging of channel 2800' x ' x 1041 wide b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Exist ing/maintenance c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? Public 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. Allow for boat access to marinas and boat yards. Access to a "Harbor of u uge . 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. County Pamlico Revised 03/95 Form DCM-MP-1 4. LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract 6 Acres b. Size of individual lot(s) NSA c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL 7.5' d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Youngs Alfa Vista e. Vegetation on tract Coastal mix grass f. Man-made features now on tract N/A g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) Conservation Transitional Developed x Community Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? Unrestricted i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? X Yes No (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? Yes X 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 eligible property? Yes X No 1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes No Coastal (marsh) Other If yes, has a delineation been conducted? . (Attach documentation, if available) I hV'1 JUL 2 5 1996 m. Describe xisting wastewater treatment facilities. N?A n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial /commercial effluept, "wash down" and.residential discharges.) N A o. Describe a isting drinking water supply source. 117A 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 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 71.0203 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 Revised 03/95 Form DCM-MF-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 relate to this proposed project. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities. All values to be given in feet. Average Final Existing Project Length Width Depth Depth Access channel (MLW) or (NWL) Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock groin Rock breakwater Other (Excluding shoreline stabilization) Revised 03/95 2800' 104' 6' 8' .::; ay EJL 2 5 1996 pNwr,?,„rw?ws ? w wwia?sAARi? 1. EXCAVATION a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards20,000 cy b. Type of material to be excavated Sand c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes x No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Loc tion of disposal area Windward Drive See attached Plat b. Dimensions of disposal. area _ c. Do you claim title to disposal area? Yes x No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. Attached d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? Yes x No If yes, where? Form DCM-MP-2 e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes x No f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? Yes Y No ?V0?1 r rt t LhV _ ,? ?_ U, r;l JUL 2 5 1996 If yes, LjjmVu?L---A r (1) Amount of-waterte- 0bt'T?2eRPWthe water (2) Dimensions of fill area (3) Purpose of fill 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilization Bulkhead Riprap b. Length N/A c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL NSA d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months N/A (Source of information) f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material N/A g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below water level (1) Riprap None (2) Bulkhead backfill None h. Type of fill material _ i. Source of fill material 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to site? Yes x No b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X No If yes, (1) Dimensions of fill area (2) Purpose of fill 5. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? k-X , e v F !C9''?oe'< < 1cS b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? Hydraulic dredge c. Will wetlands be crassed in transporting equipment to project site? Yes X No If yes, explain steps that. will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. Whittaker Creek Dredging Project Ap Project Name Signature 7 `- November 13, 1995 Date Revised 03/95 Form DCM-MP-1 site. Include highway or secondary road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. • 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 Miles Shorey Address P.0 Box 266 Oriental, N,C, 28571 Phone 919-249-0031 Name Dr. Robert Hyde Address P,8 Box 524 Oriental, N.C. 28571 Phone 919-249-0134 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. State permit #39-76 Issued 3/10/76 Federal permit #76-69-03-010 Issued 4/1/76 • 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. • 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. Revised 03/95 %q- I , JUL 2 g 199 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, 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 13 day of Nov. , 1991) . Print Name Dan R. Forman Signature ,1Z 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 ?? 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D < 2 V go n M m: O lp r U a v W o h ?i JUL 2 5 1996 SPOIL POND pIKe IjE16N1- (' -,'o1 L m i ,I 0 31 -1(-)-I AL Ai' r r 5A9 ACRES a ?a»sww? s? n N 1 v; ls? 1 rMiiiNi?ii?? ? •\NiiiiNi?11M ?, "), /S,_ DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF August 23, 1996 Regulatory Branch Action ID No. 199604948 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Dear Mr. Dorney: 50' RECEI` VED M E ub 261996 NV/RpN?Nrq? SCIENCIFS Please reference the application of the County of Pamlico for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to undertake maintenance excavation activities within an existing access channel to Whittaker Creek, located off Whittaker Point Road, in the Town of Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations. We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived. According to our administrative regulations, 60 days is reasonable for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an extension of time, by October 21, 1996, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919)975-1616, extension 23. Sincerely, Raleigh Bland, P.W.S. 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