20210199 Ver 1_PreFiling Acknowledgement Email_20210228

ID#* 20210199
Version* 1
Regional Office* Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
Reviewer List* Robb Mairs
Pre -Filing Meeting Request submitted 1/28/2021
Contact Name * andy dortch
Contact Email Address* [e-mail]
Project Name* 100 Spencer-Farlow Drive, Waterfronte Villas
Project Owner* Waterfronte Villas HOA Inc
Project County* New Hanover
Owner Address: Street Address
1630 Military Cutoff Road, 108
Address Line 2
aty State / Frovince / Region
vvilmington nc
Rbstal/Zip Code Country
28403 united states
Is this a transportation project?* r Yes r No
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
r- 401 Water Quality Certification - F 401 Water Quality Certification -
Regular Express
r- Individual Permit W Modification
W Shoreline Stabilization
Does this project have an existing project ID#?*
r Yes r No
Do you know the name of the staff member you would like to request a meeting with?
no
Please give a brief project description below.

The project is located on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at 100
Spencer Farlow Drive in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County. The
overall property operates as Waterfronte Villas condominium complex
and marina facility. Permitting history for the property is extensive.
The most recent permits issued are Emergency GP #76166
(11/13/2020) for repairs to existing docking facilities damaged by
Hurricane Isaias, and Major Renewal / Maintenance #84-05
(2/27/2020) for maintenance dredging within the existing permitted
dredging boundary. Alternate permits that have been issued include
minor modification #84-05 (12/21/2016), minor modification #84-05
(10/29/2015), minor modification #84-05 (6/9/2006), new express
#84-05 (7/8/2005), renewal / transfer #168-96 (7/7/2009), and
renewal / transfer #168-96 (9/4/2001). See Appendix B for details.
Waters in the project area are classified as SIB and are not open to
shellfishing. There are no SAV or shellfish resources present.
The applicant proposes major modification to Permit 84-05 for
replacement of —265 of the existing degraded bulkhead 2' waterward
of the existing location, after which the vacant area will be backfilled
with sand. Replacement of the already compromised portions of
bulkhead 2' waterward rather than in the original footprint will
minimize sediment discharge and potentially dangerous earth slides
of the already jeopardized soil stability. Note that the applicant is
proposing the replacement of portions of the bulkhead rather than
the entire bulkhead in an effort to minimize impacts to coastal
wetlands. Approximately 132 square feet of coastal wetlands will be
impacted. The proposed construction method of backfill intends to
minimize auxiliary impacts to coastal wetlands by focusing
construction efforts to within 2 feet of the existing bulkhead. The
proposed replacement bulkhead will measure approximately 1' wide
and will be constructed of naval style vinyl sheet pile with a wooden
cap. The proposed bulkhead will tie to adjacent bulkheads. An 8'
wooden walkway will be installed in the original footprint when
bulkhead construction concludes. There is no additional upland work
proposed on the property. See Appendix A for details. It should be
noted that Mike Cannard with Carolina Marine Contractors will be
applying for a General Permit for immediate bulkhead replacement
outside Coastal Wetland boundaries between approximate stations
35 — 180 on the southern portion of the property (-61 feet away from
the southern property boundary and spanning —116 feet north).
Please give a couple of dates you are available for a meeting.
2/2/2021
2/9/2021
Please attach the documentation you would like to have the meeting about.
DWR Request Binder.pdf 3.52MB
pdf only
By digitally signing below, I certify that I have read and understood that per the Federal Clean Water Act Section
401 Certification Rule the following statements:
• This form completes the requirement of the Pre -Filing Meeting Request in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification
Rule.
• I understand by signing this form that I cannot submit my application until 30 calendar days after this pre -filing
meeting request.
• I also understand that DWR is not required to respond or grant the meeting request.

Your project's thirty -day clock started upon receipt of this application. You will receive notification regarding meeting location
and time if a meeting is necessary. You will receive notification when the thirty -day clock has expired, and you can submit an
application.
Signature
Submittal Date 1/28/2021