20210596 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20210623

TOWN OF DUCK, SOUTHERN SHORES,
KITTY HAWK, AND KILL DEVIL HILLS, NORTH CAROLINA
BORROW AREA INVESTIGATION AND SEDIMENT COMPATIBILITY ANALYSIS
ADDENDUM A — LARGE SEDIMENT AND SHELL ASSESSMENT
This document is an addendum to the Borrow Area Investigation and Sediment Compatibility
Analysis Report: Town of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina,
prepared by Coastal Protection Engineering of North Carolina, Inc. (CPE). The original report was
prepared for the four (4) northern Dare County Towns and submitted on April 26, 2021. An
updated assessment of the amount of large sediments (>_ 1 inch in diameter) and shell (>_ 3 inches
in diameter) was requested by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management due to
amendments to the State's Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects (15A NCAC
07H .0312). The amended rules, which are included as Appendix 1, were adopted by the
North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) in February 2021.
In May 2021, the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, authorized CPE
to conduct the necessary field data collection and assessment to adhere to the amended
Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects.
This addendum is meant to update the information provided in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of the Borrow
Area Investigation and Sediment Compatibility Analysis Report: Town of Duck, Southern Shores,
Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. This Addendum includes the following appendices:
• Appendix 1 --- Proposed Amendments for North Carolina Technical Standards for Beach
Fill Projects (15A NCAC 07H .0312)
• Appendix 2 --- Dare County Sampling Transects
• Appendix 3 --- Dare County Large Sediment and Shell Survey Results
• Appendix 4 --- Digital Files
Introduction:
Between June 11 and June 13, 2020, CPE conducted large clast surveys for the Towns of Duck,
Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills. CPE based the methodology of those surveys on
proposed amended rule changes to the State's Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects, that
were being considered in the Summer of 2020. In February 2021, the North Carolina Coastal
Resources Commission (CRC) adopted amendments to the Technical Standards (Appendix 1),
which differed from those that were being proposed in summer 2020. Specifically, the proposed
amendments modify Section (1)(h), which governs the sampling protocols for large sediments
and shell material on a native or recipient beach. Under the proposed amendments, the number
of large sediments greater than or equal to one inch in diameter and shell material greater than
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or equal to three inches in diameter on the recipient beach shall be counted by a visual
observation survey. Surveys must be conducted along a minimum of five (5) shore -perpendicular
transects evenly spaced throughout the entire project area with spacing between transects not
exceeding 5,000 feet in the shore -parallel direction. At each transect, a 10,000 square foot area
between the toe of dune and mean tide level shall be surveyed for large sediments and shells by
visual observation. Finally, an arithmetic mean shall be computed for both sediments and shells
by summing the totals for each across all transects and dividing by the number of transects.
Methodology:
CPE conducted visual observation surveys in the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk,
and Kill Devil Hills in April 2021. Twenty-one (21) sampling transects were established across the
four Towns: five (5) in Duck, six (6) in Southern Shores, five (5) in Kitty Hawk, and five (5) in Kill
Devil Hills. Sampling transects were generally evenly spaced along the project areas, with spacing
not exceeding 5,000 feet in the shore -parallel direction between consecutive transects.
Coordinates of the transects surveyed are provided in Appendix 2.
At each transect, a 10,000 square foot area was staked out between the toe of dune and the
mean tide level. The mean tide level (NAVD88 ft) is -0.44 ft. for all four towns. The coordinates
of the four (4) corners of each survey area were measured using a Real Time Kinematic (RTK)
Global Positioning System (GPS) and are provided in Appendix 3. Horizontal data were collected
in the North Carolina State Plane Coordinate System, North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83).
Vertical data were collected in the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). After the
survey area was delineated, sediments greater than or equal to one inch and shell material
greater than or equal to three inches in diameter were counted by a visual observation survey.
Upon completion of the surveys, an arithmetic mean was computed for both sediments and
shells in each town.
A summary of the survey dates and list of sampling transects for the Towns of Duck, Southern
Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills are provided below.
• On April 26th, 2021, CPE conducted a survey of five 10,000 square foot areas in Duck (D-
11, D-13, D-15, D-17, D-18) (Figure 1).
• On April 26th, 2021, CPE conducted a survey of six 10,000 square foot areas in Southern
Shores (-197+12,-170+56,-130+00,-90+00,-50+00,-10+00) (Figure 2).
• On April 26th, 2021, CPE conducted a survey of five 10,000 square foot areas in Kitty Hawk
(9+99, 50+28, 75+00, 109+99, 159+99) (Figure 3).
• On April 28th, 2021, CPE conducted a survey of five 10,000 square foot areas in Kill Devil
Hills (209+74, 235+00, 260+17, 289+99, 320+05) (Figure 4).
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To ensure the accuracy of the RTK GPS equipment, horizontal and vertical positioning checks
were conducted at the beginning and end of the day using two 2nd order monuments from the
National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The RTK GPS was used within a virtual reference station (VRS)
network to locate and confirm survey control for this project. The control check shots were
acquired using a minimum of five (5) epochs which results in high accuracy location. The
horizontal and vertical accuracy of control data meets the accuracy requirements as set forth in
the Engineering and Design Hydrographic Surveying Manual (EM 1110-2-1003).
Results:
A summary of the results for the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills
are provided below and in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4. Results for individual transects are provided in
Appendix 3.
• Five transects in Duck were surveyed (D-11, D-13, D-15, D-17, D-18) (See Figure 1). A total
of 15 sediments greater than or equal to one inch and 54 shells greater than or equal to
three inches were counted across all five transects surveyed along the Town of Duck
shoreline. The arithmetic means for large sediments and shell material within the project
area is 3.0 and 10.8, respectively. Table 1 includes a summary of the results for Duck.
Appendix 3 includes detailed information for each transect sampled.
Table 1. Duck Data Summary
Stations
Arithmetic Mean
Total
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
All Transects
(D-11, D-13, D-15, D-17, D-18)
3.0
10.8
15.0
54.0
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Plane Coordinate System, North American Datum of Project Profiles
1983 (NAD 83).
2. 2018 Background image provided by ESRI Imagery service.
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Feet
Figure 1. Map showing locations of the survey transects in the Town of Duck
• Six transects in Southern Shores were surveyed (-197+12,-170+56,-130+00,-90+00,
-50+00,-10+00) (See Figure 2). A total of 123 sediments greater than or equal to one inch
and 30 shell material greater than or equal to three inches were counted across all six
transects. The arithmetic means for large sediments and shell material within the project
area is 20.5 and 5.0, respectively. Table 2 includes a summary of results for Southern
Shores. Appendix 3 includes detailed information for each transect sampled.
Table 2. Southern Shores Data Summary
Stations
Arithmetic Mean
Total
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
(-197+12,
All Transects
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-10+00)
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-50+00,
20.5
5.0
123.0
30.0
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2 2018 Background image provided by ESRI Imagery service-
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Figure 2. Map showing locations of the survey transects in the Town of Southern Shores
• Five transects in Kitty Hawk were surveyed (9+99, 50+28, 75+00, 109+99, 159+99) (See
Figure 3). A total of 9 sediments greater than or equal to one inch and 49 shells greater
than or equal to three inches were counted across all five transects. The arithmetic means
for large sediments and shell material within the project area is 1.8 and 9.8, respectively.
Table 3 includes a summary of results for Kitty Hawk. Appendix 3 includes detailed
information for each transect sampled.
Table 3. Kitty Hawk Data Summary
Stations
Arithmetic Mean
Total
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
All Transects
(9+99, 50+28, 75+00, 109+99, 159+99)
1.8
9.8
9.0
49.0
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Notes: Legend:
1 Coordinates are in feet based on the North Carolina State — Project Profiles with Sediment Samples
Plane Coordinate System, North American Datum of Project Profiles
1983 (NAD 83).
2, 2018 Background Image provided by ESRI imagery service.
0 1,500 3,000
Feet
Figure 3. Map showing locations of the survey transects in the Town of Kitty Hawk
• Five transects in Kill Devil Hills were surveyed (209+74, 235+00, 260+17, 289+99, 320+05)
(See Figure 4). A total of 9 sediments greater than or equal to one inch and 93 shells
greater than or equal to three inches were counted across all five transects. The
arithmetic means for large sediments and shell material within the project area is 1.8 and
18.6, respectively. Table 4 includes a summary of results for Kill Devil Hills. Appendix 3
includes detailed information for each transect sampled.
Table 4. Kill Devil Hills Data Summary
Stations
Arithmetic Mean
Total
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
All Transects
(209+74, 235+00, 260+17, 289+99, 320+05)
1.8
18.6
9.0
93.0
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Plane Coordinate System, North American Datum of
1983 (NAD 83),
2, 2018 Background image provided by FSRI imagery service.
Legend:
— Project Profiles with Sediment Samples
Project Profiles
0 1,000 2,000
Feet
Figure 4. Map showing locations of the survey transects in the Town of Kill Devil Hills
Conclusions:
In April 2021, CPE conducted visual observation surveys for large sediments and shell material
along 21 transects in the Towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills. The
surveys were conducted in accordance with the CRC's amended Rule 15A NCAC 07H .0312 —
Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects, adopted in February 2021. Sediments greater than
or equal to one inch in diameter and shell material greater than or equal to three inches in
diameter were counted during the survey. Following the survey, an arithmetic mean was
computed for both sediments and shell material in each town. A summary of the results is
presented below in Table 5.
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Table 5. Summary results of the visual observation surveys conducted in April 2021 for beach
nourishment projects in northern Dare County, North Carolina
Duck
Southern Shores
Kitty Hawk
Kill Devil Hills
Mean Number of Sediments
(>_ 1 inch)
3.0
20.5
1.8
1.8
Mean Number of Shells
(>_ 3 inches)
10.8
5.0
9.8
18.6
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APPENDIX 1
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA'S
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR BEACH FILL
PROJECTS - 15A NCAC 07H .0312

1 15A NCAC 07H .0312 is proposed for amendment as follows:
2
3 15A NCAC 07H .0312 TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR BEACH FILL PROJECTS
4 Placement of sediment along the oceanfront shoreline is referred to in this Rule as "beach fill." Sediment used solely
5 to establish or strengthen dunes OF shall conform to the standards contained in 15A NCAC 07H .0308(b). Sediment
6 used to re-establish state -maintained transportation corridors across a barrier island breach in a disaster area as
7 declared by the Governor is not considered a beach fill project under this Rule. Beach fill projects including beach
8 nourishment, dredged material disposal, habitat restoration, storm protection, and erosion control may be permitted
9 under the following conditions:
10 (1) The applicant shall characterize the recipient beach according to the following methodology:
11 methodology. Initial characterizations of the recipient beach shall serve as the baseline for
12 subsequent beach fill projects:
13 (a) Characterization of the recipient beach is not required for the placement of sediment
14 directly from and completely confined to a cape shoal system, or maintained navigation
15 channel or associated sediment basins within the active nearshore, beach or inlet shoal
16 Gystem; system. For purposes of this Rule, "cape shoal systems" include Frying Pan Shoals
17 at Cape Fear, Lookout Shoals at Cape Lookout, and Diamond Shoals at Cape Hatteras;
18 (b) Sediment sampling and analysis shall be used to capture the three dimensional spatial
19 variability of the sediment characteristics including grain size, sorting and mineralogy
20 within the natural system;
21 (c) Shore -perpendicular transects shall be established for topographic and bathymetric
22 surveying of the recipient beach shall be conducted to detcrminc the beach profile.
23 beach.Topographic and bathymetric surveying shall occur along a minimum of five shore-
24 perpendicular transects evenly spaced throughout the entire project efea, area with spacing
25 not to exceed 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) in the shore -parallel direction. Each transect shall
26 extend from the frontal dune crest seaward to a depth of 20 feet (6.1 meters) or to the shore-
27 perpendicular distance 2,400 feet (732 meters) seaward of mean low water, whichever is
28 in a more landward position. Transect spacing shall not exceed 5,000 feet (1,521 meters)
29 in the short parallel direction. Elevation data for all transects shall be referenced to the
30 North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) and the North American Datum of
31 1983 (NAD 83); compliant with Chapter 56 (21 NCAC 56.1600) of the N.C. General
32 Statutes;
33 (d) No fewer than 13 sediment samples shall be taken along each beach profile transect. At
34 Along each transect, at least one sample shall be taken from each of the following
35 morphodynamic zones where present: frontal dune, frontal dune toe, mid berm, mean high
36 water (MHW), mid tide (MT), mean low water (MLW), trough, bar crest and at even depth
37 increments from 6 feet (1.8 meters) to 20 feet (6.1 meters) or to a shore -perpendicular
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1 distance 2,400 feet (732 meters) seaward of mean low water, whichever is in a more
2 landward position. The total number of samples taken landward of MLW shall equal the
3 total number of samples taken seaward of MLW;
4 (e) For the purpose of this Rule, "sediment grain size categories" are defined as "fine" (less
5 than 0.0625 millimeters), "sand" (greater than or equal to 0.0625 millimeters and less than
6 2 millimeters), "granular" (greater than or equal to 2 millimeters and less than 4.76
7 millimeters) and "gravel" (greater than or equal to 4.76 millimeters and less than 76
8 millimeters). Each sediment sample shall report percentage by weight of each of these four
9 grain size categories;
10 (f) A composite of the simple arithmetic mean for each of the four grain size categories defined
11 in Sub -Item (1)(e) of this Rule shall be calculated for each transect. A grand mean shall
12 be established for each of the four grain size categories by summing the mean for each
13 transect and dividing by the total number of transects. The value that characterizes grain
14 size values for the recipient beach is the grand mean of percentage by weight for each grain
15 size category defined in Sub -Item (1)(e) of this Rule;
16 (g) Percentage by weight calcium carbonate shall be calculated from a composite of all
17 sediment samples.
18 The value that characterizes the carbonate content of the recipient beach is a grand mean
19 calculated by summing the average percentage by weight calcium carbonate for each
20 transect and dividing by the total number of transects. For beaches on which fill activities
21 have taken place prior to the effective date of this Rule, thc Division of Coastal
22 Management shall considcr visual estimates of shell contcnt as a proxy for carbonate
23 weight percent;
24 (h) The total number of sediments greater than or equal to one inch (25.4 millimeters) in
25 diameter, and shell material greater than or equal to three inches (76 millimeters) in
26 diameter, observable on thc surface of the beach between mean low water (MLW) and the
27 frontal dunc toc, shall be calculated for an arca of 50,000 square feet (1,615 square meters)
28 within the beach fill project boundaries. This area is considered a representative sample of
29 thc entire project area and referred to as thc "background" value; diameter shall be
30 differentiated and calculated through visual observation of an area of 10,000 square feet
31 centered on each transect, and between mean tide level (MTL) and the frontal dune toe
32 within the beach fill project boundaries. A simple arithmetic mean shall be calculated for
33 both sediments and shell by summing the totals for each across all transects and dividing
34 by the total number of transects, and these values shall be considered representative of the
35 entire project area, and referred to as the "background" values for large sediment and large
36 shell material;
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1 (i) Beaches that received sediment prior to the effective date of this Rule shall be characterized
2 in a way that is consistent with Sub -Items (1)(a) through (1)(h) of this Rule and may
3 use data collected from the recipient beach prior to the addition of beach fill. If such data
4 were not collected or arc unavailable, a datasct bcst reflecting thc sediment characteristics
5 of thc recipient beach prior to beach fill shall bc developed in coordination with the
6 Division of Coastal Management; and fill where data are available, and in coordination
7 with the Division of Coastal Management; and
8 (j) All data used to characterize the recipient beach shall be provided in digital and hardcopy
9 format to the Division of Coastal Management upon request.
10 (2) Characterization of borrow areas is not required if completely confined to a cape shoal system. For
11 the purposes of this Rule, "cape shoal systems" include the Frying Pan Shoals at Cape Fear, Lookout
12 Shoals at Cape Lookout, and Diamond Shoals at Cape Hatteras. The applicant shall characterize the
13 sediment to be placed on the recipient beach according to the following methodology:
14 (a) The characterization of borrow areas including submarine sites, upland sites, and dredged
15 material disposal areas shall be designed to capture the three dimensional spatial variability
16 of the sediment characteristics including grain size, sorting and mineralogy within the
17 natural system or dredged material disposal area;
18 (b) The characterization of borrow sites shall may include sediment characterization data
19 provided by thc Division of Coastal Management where available. These data can be found
20 in individual projcct reports and studies, and shall bc provided by thc Division of Coastal
21 Management upon request and where available; historical sediment characterization data
22 where available and collected using methods consistent with Sub -Items (2)(c) through
23 (2)(g) of this Rule, and in coordination with the Division of Coastal Management.
24 (c) Seafloor surveys shall measure elevation and capture acoustic imagery of the seafloor.
25 Measurement of seafloor elevation shall cover 100 percent percent, or the maximum extent
26 practicable, of each submarine borrow site and use survey -grade swath sonar (e.g.
27 multibeam or similar technologies) in accordance with current US Army Corps of
28 Engineers standards for navigation and drcdging. technologies). Seafloor imaging without
29 an elevation component (e.g. sidescan sonar or similar technologies) shall also cover 100
30 percent percent, or the maximum extent practicable, of each borrow site and bc performed
31 in accordance with US Army Corps of Engineers standards for navigation and drcdging.
32 site. Because shallow submarine areas can provide technical challenges and physical
33 limitations for acoustic measurements, seafloor imaging without an elevation component
34 may not be required for water depths less than 10 feet (3 meters). Alternative elevation
35 surveying methods for water depths less than 10 feet (3 meters) may be evaluated on a
36 case -by -case basis by the Division of Coastal Management. Elevation data shall be tide-
37 and motion -corrected and referenced to NAVD 88 and NAD 83. Compliant with Chapter
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1 56 (21 NCAC 56 .1600) of the N.C. General Statutes. Seafloor imaging data without an
2 elevation component shall be rcfcrcnccd to thc NAD 83. All final seafloor survey data shall
3 conform to standards for accuracy, quality control and quality assurance as set forth by the
4 US Army Corps of Engincers (USACE). The current surveying standards for navigation
5 and dredging can be obtained from thc Wilmington District of the USACE. Also be
6 compliant with Chapter 56 (21 NCAC 56.1600) of the N.C. General Statutes. For offshore
7 dredged material disposal sites, only one set of imagery without elevation is required.
8 Sonar imaging of the seafloor without elevation is also not required for borrow sites
9 completely confined to maintained navigation channels, and for sediment deposition basins
10 within the active nearshore, beach or inlet shoal system;
11 (d) Geophysical imaging of the seafloor subsurface shall be used to characterize each borrow
12 site and shall use survey grids with a lint spacing not to excccd 1,000 feet (305 meters).
13 Offshore drcdgcd material disposal sites shall use a survey grid not to exceed 2,000 feet
14 (610 meters) and only one set of geophysical imaging of the seafloor subsurface is required.
15 Survey grids shall incorporate at least one tic point per survey line. site. Because shallow
16 submarine areas can pose technical challenges and physical limitations for geophysical
17 techniques, subsurface data may not be required in water depths less than 10 feet (3 meters),
18 and the Division of Coastal Management shall evaluate these areas on a case -by -case basis.
19 Subsurface geophysical imaging shall not be required for borrow sites completely confined
20 to maintained navigation channels, and for sediment deposition basins within the active
21 nearshore, beach or inlet shoal system, or upland sites. All final subsurface geophysical
22 data shall use accurate sediment velocity models for time -depth conversions and be
23 referenced to NAD 83; compliant with Chapter 56 (21 NCAC 56 .1600) of the N.C. General
24 Statutes;
25 (e) Sediment With the exception of upland borrow sites, sediment sampling of all borrow sites
26 shall use a vertical sampling device no less than 3 inches (76 millimeters) in diameter.
27 Characterization of each borrow site shall use no fewer than five evenly spaced cores or
28 one core per 23 acres (grid spacing of 1,000 feet or 305 meters), whichever is greater.
29 Characterization of borrow sites completely confined to maintained navigation channels or
30 sediment deposition basins within the active nearshore, beach or inlet shoal system shall
31 use no fewer than five evenly spaced vertical samples per channel or sediment basin, or
32 sample spacing of no more than 5,000 linear feet (1,524 meters), whichever is greater. Two
33 sets of sampling data (with at least one dredging event in between) from maintained
34 navigation channels or sediment deposition basins within the active nearshore, beach or
35 inlet shoal system system, or offshore dredged material disposal site (ODMDS) may be
36 used to characterize material for subsequent nourishment events from those areas if the
37 sampling results are found to be compatible with Sub -Item (3)(a) of this Rule. In submarine
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1 borrow sites other than maintained navigation channels or associated scdimcnt deposition
2 basins within thc active nearshore, beach or inlet shoal systcm whcrc water dcpths arc no
3 greater than 10 fcct (3 mctcrs), geophysical data of and below thc scafloor arc not rcquircd,
4 and scdimcnt sample spacing shall bc no less than onc core per six acres (grid spacing of
5 500 feet or 152 meters). Vertical sampling shall penetrate to a depth equal to or greater
6 than permitted dredge or excavation depth or expected dredge or excavation depths for
7 pending permit applications. All sediment samples shall bc integrated with geophysical
8 data to constrain thc surficial, horizontal and vertical cxtcnt of lithologic units and
9 determine excavation volumes of compatible scdimcnt as defined in Item (3) of this Rule;
10 Because shallow submarine areas completely confined to a maintained navigation channel
11 or associated sediment basins within the active nearshore, beach or inlet shoal system can
12 pose technical challenges and physical limitations for vertical sampling techniques,
13 geophysical data of and below the seafloor may not be required in water depths less than
14 10 feet (3 meters), and shall be evaluated by the Division of Coastal Management on a
15 case -by -case basis;
16 (f) For offshorc drcdgcd material disposal sitcs, thc grid spacing shall not cxcccd 2,000 fcct
17 (610 mctcrs). Characterization of material dcpositcd at offshorc drcdgcd material disposal
18 sites after thc initial characterization arc not rcquircd if all of thc material dcpositcd
19 complies with Sub Item (3)(a) of this Rule as demonstrated by at least two sets of sampling
20 data with at least onc dredging event in between;
21 (g) fn Grain size distributions shall be reported for all sub -samples taken within each vertical
22 sample for each of the four grain size categories defined in Sub -Item (1)(e) of this Rule.
23 Weighted averages for each core shall be calculated based on the total number of samples
24 and the thickness of each sampled interval. A simple arithmetic mean of the weighted
25 averages for each grain size category shall be calculated to represent the average grain size
26 values for each borrow site. Vertical samples shall be geo-referenced and digitally imaged
27 using scaled, color -calibrated photography;
28 (h (g) Percentage by weight of calcium carbonate shall be calculated from a composite sample of
29 each core. A weighted average of calcium carbonate percentage by weight shall be
30 calculated for each borrow site based on the composite sample thickness of each core.
31 Carbonate analysis is not required for sediment confined to maintained navigation channels
32 or associated sediment deposition basins within the active nearshore, beach or inlet shoal
33 system; and
34 (i) (h) All data used to characterize the borrow site shall be provided in digital and hardcopy
35 format to the Division of Coastal Management upon request.
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1 (3) The Division of Coastal Management shall determine sediment Compliance with these sediment
2 standards shall be certified by an individual licensed pursuant to Chapter 89C or 89E of the N.C.
3 General Statutes. Sediment compatibility is determined according to the following criteria:
4 (a) Sediment completely confined to the permitted dredge depth of a maintained navigation
5 channel or associated sediment deposition basins within the active nearshore, beach or inlet
6 shoal system is considered compatible if the average percentage by weight of fine-grained
7 (less than 0.0625 millimeters) sediment is less than 10 percent;
8 (b) The average percentage by weight of fine-grained sediment (less than 0.0625 millimeters)
9 in each borrow site shall not exceed the average percentage by weight of fine-grained
10 sediment of the recipient beach characterization plus five percent;
11 (c) The average percentage by weight of granular sediment (greater than or equal to 2
12 millimeters and less than 4.76 millimeters) in a borrow site shall not exceed the average
13 percentage by weight of coarse -sand sediment of the recipient beach characterization plus
14 10 percent;
15 (d) The average percentage by weight of gravel (greater than or equal to 4.76 millimeters and
16 less than 76 millimeters) in a borrow site shall not exceed the average percentage by weight
17 of gravel -sized sediment for the recipient beach characterization plus five percent;
18 (e) The average percentage by weight of calcium carbonate in a borrow site shall not exceed
19 the average percentage by weight of calcium carbonate of the recipient beach
20 characterization plus 15 percent; and
21 (f) Techniques that take incompatible sediment within a borrow site or combination of sites
22 and make it compatible with that of the recipient beach characterization shall be evaluated
23 on a case -by -case basis by the Division of Coastal Management.
24 (4) Excavation and placement of sediment shall conform to the following criteria:
25 (-a) Scdiment excavation dcpths for all borrow sites shall not exceed the maximum depth of
26 recovered core at each coring location;
27 Eh) (a) In order to protect threatened and endangered species, and to minimize impacts to fish,
28 shellfish and wildlife resources, no excavation or placement of sediment shall occur within
29 the project area during timer, any seasonal environmental moratoria designated by the
30 Division of Coastal Management in consultation with other State and Federal agencies
31 Agencies, unless specifically approved by the Division of Coastal Management in
32 consultation with other State and Federal agencies. The time limitations shall be established
33 during the permitting process and shall be made known prior to permit issuance; and
34 ($ (b) Scdimcnt The total sediments with a diameter greater than or equal to one inch (25.4
35 millimeters), and shell material with a diameter greater than or equal to three inches (76
36 millimeters) is considered incompatible if it has been placed on the beach during the beach
37 fill project, is observed between MLW MTL and the frontal dune toe, and is in excess of
6 of 7

1 twice the background value of material of the same size along any 50,000 square foot
2 E1,615 square meter) 10,000 square feet section off beach within the beach fill project
3 boundaries. In the event that more than twice the background value of incompatible
4 material is placed on the beach, it shall be the permittee's responsibility to remove the
5 incompatible material in coordination with the Division of Coastal Management and other
6 State and Federal resource agencies.
7
8 History Note: Authority G.S. 113-229; 113A-102(b)(1); 113A-103(5)(a); 113A-107(a); 113A-113(b)(5) and (6);
9
10
11
113A-118; 113A-124;
Eff. February 1, 2007;
Amended Eff April 1, 2021; August 1, 2014; September 1, 2013; April 1, 2008.
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APPENDIX 2
DARE COUNTY SAMPLING TRANSECTS FOR
LARGE SEDIMENTS AND SHELL MATERIAL

Profile Name
X_Start
Y_Start
Azimuth
Area
D-11
2955158.10
909133.10
70.00
Duck
D-13
2955874.30
907478.40
70.00
Duck
D-15
2956628.60
905677.80
70.00
Duck
D-17
2957333.70
903863.90
70.00
Duck
D-18
2957718.80
902886.50
70.00
Duck
-197+12
2962839.60
889616.10
70.00
Southern Shores
-170+56
2963880.50
887172.90
66.60
Southern Shores
-130+00
2965239.00
883452.00
65.30
Southern Shores
-90+00
2967110.00
879895.00
62.60
Southern Shores
-50+00
2968838.00
876228.00
62.60
Southern Shores
-10+00
2970653.00
872721.00
62.60
Southern Shores
9+99
2971685.80
871003.30
62.60
Kitty Hawk
50+28
2973566.70
867441.70
62.20
Kitty Hawk
75+00
2974725.60
865241.39
62.20
Kitty Hawk
109+99
2976406.10
862189.90
61.50
Kitty Hawk
159+99
2978966.60
857895.30
59.60
Kitty Hawk
209+74
2981440.40
853579.10
59.60
Kill Devil Hills
235+00
2982703.51
851344.11
59.60
Kill Devil Hills
260+17
2983879.60
849166.00
61.90
Kill Devil Hills
289+99
2985305.30
846547.00
62.20
Kill Devil Hills
320+05
2986679.00
843873.00
62.00
Kill Devil Hills

APPENDIX 3
CPE LARGE SEDIMENT AND SHELL MATERIAL SURVEY RESULTS
FOR THE TOWNS OF DUCK, SOUTHERN SHORES, KITTY HAWK,
AND KILL DEVIL HILLS

Duck, NC
Station
Number of Clasts
Corner Coordinates
Sediment
>_ 1 Inch
Shell
>_ 3 Inch
x
Y
D-11
4
16
1
2955574.7
903081.9
2
2955632.0
902989.4
3
2955519.4
902952.1
4
2955474.4
903040.3
D-13
2
12
1
2956263.7
903081.9
2
2956306.6
902989.4
3
2956233.5
902952.1
4
2956181.2
903040.3
D-15
4
9
1
2956996.0
903081.9
2
2957055.4
902989.4
3
2956966.8
902952.1
4
2956916.8
903040.3
D-17
5
14
1
2957728.0
903081.9
2
2957770.7
903974.5
3
2957665.6
902952.1
4
2957634.9
903040.3
D-18
0
3
1
2958105.0
903081.9
2
2958143.8
902989.4
3
2958035.2
902952.1
4
2958002.3
903040.3

Southern Shores, NC
Number of Clasts
Corner Coordinates
Station
Sediment
Shell
>_ 1 Inch
>_ 3 Inch
x
y
1
2963224.6
889814.1
2
2963267.5
889721.1
-197+12
79
12
3
2963142.3
889682.9
4
2963116.9
889757.9
1
2964271.6
887391.4
2
2964303.3
887313.5
-170+56
2
4
3
2964186.1
887261.0
4
2964157.0
887335.5
1
2965864.8
883780.7
2
2965898.3
883707.1
-130+00
6
5
3
2965785.5
883655.6
4
2965751.2
883728.0
1
2967555.3
880173.1
2
2967588.0
880095.2
-90+00
31
5
3
2967490.5
880047.1
4
2967453.7
880122.7
1
2969281.2
876508.3
2
2969324.6
876424.9
-50+00
0
1
3
2969224.4
876376.1
4
2969183.3
876460.2
1
2971001.8
872936.7
2
2971033.8
872873.7
-10+00
5
3
3
2970918.5
872817.4
4
2970886.2
872883.8

Kitty Hawk, NC
Number of Clasts
Corner Coordinates
Station
Sediment
Shell
>_ 1 Inch
>_ 3 Inch
x
y
1
2971932.9
871172.5
2
2971968.7
871107.6
9+99
1
5
3
2971843.5
871041.7
4
2971809.8
871104.8
1
2973819.2
867609.4
2
2973853.1
867550.2
50+28
5
25
3
2973712.2
867480.2
4
2973680.9
867538.8
1
2974989.9
865414.8
2
2975015.9
865361.4
75+00
2
5
3
2974868.6
865285.5
4
1 2974841.4
865334.4
1
2976654.1
862376.4
2
2976690.7
862311.0
109+99
0
7
3
2976570.5
862242.6
4
2976536.5
862307.8
1
2979152.9
858062.8
2
2979208.5
857977.4
159+99
1
7
3
2979112.6
857924.5
4
2979064.1
858004.4

Kill Devil H'IIs, NC
Number of Clasts
Corner Coordinates
Station
Sediment
Shell
>_ 1 Inch
>_ 3 Inch
x
y
1
2981706.4
853775.9
2
2981741.2
853719.9
209+74
9
35
3
2981596.0
853634.7
4
2981563.7
853685.6
1
2982944.3
851642.1
2
2982985.7
851576.6
235+00
0
14
3
2982877.6
851503.4
4
2982834.9
851574.6
1
2984343.4
849438.9
2
2984357.6
849391.8
260+17
0
17
3
2984171.5
849296.6
4
2984149.7
849336.6
1
2985778.3
846832.7 1
2
2985810.5
846773.5
289+99
0
2
3
2985694.6
846712.2
4
2985657.4
846770.6
1
2987274.2
844234.3
2
2987325.4
844169.3
320+05
0
25
3
2987215.1
844114.7
4
2987178.3
844182.8

APPENDIX 4
DIGITAL FILES
(Digital Copy Only)
• Shapefiles of the survey areas
• Excel file with data for client
• Project photos

Application for Major Development Permit
Town of Kitty Hawk Shore Protection Project
2.2 Per Form MP-1, Section 6d: A copy of the deed (with state application only)
or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected
properties
The Town is currently in the process obtaining the necessary easements to construct the project.
2.3 Per From MP-2, Section 6f: Adjacent Riparian Owner Return Receipts
Adjacent riparian owner notifications were sent via certified mail. Return receipts have not been
received but will be provided to DCM when received. The receipts showing the package was sent
via Certified Ma. -
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Town of Kitty Hawk
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project site is located in Kitty Hawk, from 8 Sea Bass Circle
(Southern Shores) to E. Helga Street (Kill Devil Hills), in Kitty Hawk, Dare County.
Approximate State Plane Coordinates — Approx. Lat: 36°6'14.39"N (start)/ 36°3'9.96" N (end)
Long: 75°42'46.43"W (start)/ 75°40'49.80"W (end)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 3/5/21
Was Applicant Present —No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received (conditionally complete) —5/14/21
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Town of Kitty Hawk
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OH, PTA, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — Private septic
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing Primarily residential structures and accessways
Planned — Beach renourishment project
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: —1-3.3'/year SBF: 2-3'/year
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED
(A) Vegetated Wetlands (coastal)
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(B) Other (Below MHW)
Up to 1173 acres
— 118.9 acres
(C) Other (Above MHW)
-- 70.4 acres
(H) Total Area Disturbed: — 189.3 acres of beach fill/Up to 1173 acres of excavation
Primary Nursery Area: No
(I) Water Classification: SB
Open: No
S. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting reauthorization of the Town's beach nourishment
project to include approximately 20,970' of shoreline that spans the entire shoreline of Kitty Hawk and to
include possible 1000' tapers to 8 Sea Bass Circle (Southern Shores) to E. Helga Street (Kill Devil Hills).
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910,796.7215

Town of Kitty Hawk Beach Nourishment
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Kitty Hawk has an east facing beach in the northern Outer Banks in Dare County with the
Town of Southern Shores to the north, and the Town of Kill Devil Hills to the south. The Town of Kitty
Hawk is approximately 3.6 miles in total length. It is also bordered by Currituek Sound to the west and
the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
A State CAMAIDredge & Fill Permit (No. 133-15) was issued to the Town for beach nourishment in
2015 (SAW-2014-02204; and DWR Project #15-0460). The project was constructed in 2017 and placed
approximately 1,765,619 cubic yards of material along the Town's beachfront. The state's CAMA/D&F
permit was renewed in 2019 and recently expired on December 31.2020. The long-term erosion rate for
the proposed project area ranges from approximately 1-3.3'/year. The Division's calculated 100-year
storm recession line for the Town is predicted to be 25-40'.
In the 2015 permit application, the permittee identified two borrow sites located off the island, —1173
acres and —354 acres, referred to as Borrow Area A and Borrow Area C, respectively. Sediments
collected via Vibracore samples within Borrow Area A were calculated at a composite mean grain size of
0.36mm. Gravel sized material (>4.76mm) was reported at a weighted average composition of 0.52%
with granular material calculated at 1.48% and fines (<0.0625 mm) content at 0.83% overall. Calcium
carbonate was calculated at 1%. No archeological resources were identified in the borrow area. Dredge
depth was authorized at varying elevations ranging from -58.5' to -68' NAVD 88. It was estimated that
the Borrow Area A contained up to 17.35 Mcy of beach -compatible material. Borrow Area C was also
determined to contain up to 2.05 Mcy of compatible material.
The previously permitted placement area extended from a taper along the northern end of the project in
Southern Shores to the southern limit of the Town's jurisdiction (20,989 linear feet). Southern Shores
later applied for a beach nourishment permit to be constructed concurrently with the Kitty Hawk, Duck
and Kill Devil Hills, thus negating the need for tapers. The beach fill template included a 60' wide berm
constructed to an elevation of +6' NAVD 88, with a 15:1 slope out to tie into existing grade around
approximately 0 to -14' NAVD 88. Dune construction was also proposed with the engineered dune
constructed to a maximum elevation of+12' NAVD88 and a dune crest of 10' in width. The project
narrative stated that dune planting and sand fencing was also proposed with sand fencing to be placed at
the toe of the newly constructed "dune". An anticipated fill placement volume of approximately
1,871,000 cubic yards was calculated in the application, which included additional " advance fill" to
achieve a 5-year design life. At time of construction, 1,765,619 cy cubic yards was placed on the beach.
The native beach was previously characterized with fines calculated at less than 1%, and a mean grain
size of 0.38 mm. Calcium carbonate was estimated at 2% and gravel and granular material was estimated
at 1.64% and—6.38%, respectively. The count of shell and rock material greater than 3" in size was
determined to number a total of 16 clasts for a combined 50,000 square foot area.
The waters in the project area fall within the Pasquotank River Basin, as classified by the NC DiViSion of
Water Resources (DWR). The waters of the Atlantic Ocean are classified as SB by the DWR. The NC
Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated any of the areas to be impacted as a Primary Nursery
Area, and there are no foreseen significant impacts to shellfish resources at this time.
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Wilmington Office I l27 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 25405
910.796.7215

Town of Kitty Hawk Beach Nourishment
Page Three
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The applicant is proposing to reauthorize and expand the limits of the previously permitted beach
nourishment for the Town of Kitty Hawk. The project site extends along approximately 3.9 miles
(20,970') of shoreline, which includes two potential 1000' tapers extending from 8 Sea Bass Circle in
Southern Shores south to E. Helga Street in Kill Devil Hills in case the adjacent towns do not construct
their projects at the same time. Approval from the two adjacent towns has been submitted for the two
tapers. A multi -agency scoping meeting was held with the applicant's consultant and the various resource
agencies on April 29, 2020.
The beach berm would be filled to an elevation of +6' NAVD 88 with a 15:1 slope out to tie into existing
grade from approximately -5' to -11' NAVD 88. The berm would be constructed at a variable width- with
berm construction ranging from 32' to 144' in width. The applicant is proposing to increase the template
of the previously constructed engineered dune with this project, increasing the construction to an
elevation of+18' NAVD 88 (previously permitted at a maximum elevation of+14' NAVD 88) with a 25'
design crest width and 4:1 slope down to the +6' berm elevation (previously permitted at a 3:1 slope). As
proposed, a gross excavated volume of up to 1,521,645 cubic yards of sand is calculated as the volume
needed to construct the template along with the advance fill designed to achieve another 5-year design
life, given current conditions. However, the applicant has indicated that additional excavation could be
needed for dredge losses and future storm erosion, and therefore up to 2,282,468 cubic yards of
excavation is requested to account for these potential losses. It is currently estimated that 118.86 acres
would be filled below MHW. Approximately 70.37 acres of beach fill material would be placed above the
MHW line.
A limited amount of sand fencing is also proposed. The narrative states that sand fencing would only be
installed along areas where the dune has eroded and needs repair and will generally be installed in
accordance with the conditions of the exemption for sand fencing (15A NCAC 07K. 0212). The narrative
further states that if the Town instead opts to install sand fencing in excess of the requirements of the
exemption [in accordance with 15A 07H .0311(e)], they will apply for a permit modification to allow
additional review and will agree to conduct such work after October 31.
Staging of construction equipment and materials along with beach access has been identified at three
primary locations: both Perry Street & Byrd Street areas have existing paved parking lots, and a third
staging area is located adjacent to the beach at E. Helga Street. These locations would also include
associated beach access corridors and the applicant states that no impervious surfaces will be required. An
additional vehicle access is shown just north of the pier at the town limits of Southern Shores/Kitty Hawk,
at the public parking lot adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn.
The applicant is proposing to use the remaining material from the Borrow Area A site. The 1173-acre
borrow area is located approximately 11 miles off the Kitty Hawk shoreline and is currently estimated to
contain approximately 12.8 million cubic yards (racy) ofmaterial, based on a November 2017 survey
performed by TI Coastal, Inc. The Town's proposed borrow area remains divided into several zones of
varying depth, with no proposed overdredge allowance, but an additional 2' "area of disturbance" is
indicated. The applicant's consultant has indicated that no material would be excavated from this area, but
evidence of disturbance could be evident due to mechanical constraints. Proposed excavation depths
remain between -58.5' to -68' NAVD 88. As previously stated, vibracores originally taken from the
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office } 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
9410.796.7215

Town of Kitty Hawk Beach Nourishment
Page Four
proposed Borrow Area A were evaluated at a mean grain size of 0.36 mm with an average composite
sand content of 97.2%. The average composite gravel content for material within proposed dredge depths
in this borrow area were 0.52%, the average granular content of 1.48%, average fines content is 0.83%
and average calcium carbonate was 1 % (based on past characterization).
While CPE states there is adequate volume remaining in the undredged portions of the borrow area, the
applicant wishes to allow the contractor the maximum flexibility in using the borrow area and therefore
agreed to conduct an updated bathymetric survey to evaluate the current condition of the borrow area. The
updated survey demonstrated some relatively significant changes in the borrow area bathymetry (with an
estimated net loss of approximately 270,000cy). As a result, CPE is currently working with DCM on an
updated sampling protocol to assure the continued compatibility of dredged sediment from the borrow
area.
No cultural resources were confirmed in the borrow area during the archeological investigation previously
performed and included in the 2015 application for Borrow Area A, but 4 potentially significant magnetic
anomalies were identified and remain excluded from the dredge area with 3 buffer areas (see Sheet 17 of
17/Appendix A/application drawings and Appendix B). Additionally, the applicant has acknowledged the
fragments of a wreck near Luke Street and committed to avoiding this area with submerged pipeline
landings coming onto shore by implementing a 100m submerged pipeline buffer around the area, but
indicated that beach fill would still take place in the area with fill to cover the shipwreck fragments (see
page 24 of the narrative).
Dredging would be conducted via a cutterhead dredge, a hopper dredge, or a combination of the two
methodologies. Construction is proposed year-round due to weather -related constraints. The narrative
states that based on production rates for the last project, project construction is anticipated to take 2.5
months if it were built out independently; however, it is expected that the project will be bid and
constructed with the 3 other northern Dare County beach projects, in which case construction time is
estimated at 5 months.
Mitigation and monitoring measures to account for work outside of the environmental window are
proposed, similar to the original permit conditions, as described in the narrative.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed dredging associated with the project would result in impacts to up to 1173 acres of
submerged bottom at Borrow Area A. The project would result in the fill of approximately 70.4 acres of
upper beach (above MHW) and would fill approximately 118.9 acres of intertidal area and nearshore
shallow bottom. The dredging and beach fill would result in temporary increases in turbidity. Temporary
impacts to benthic and invertebrate infaunal communities can be expected. The applicant states they
propose to dredge year-round due to weather constraints, and have proposed mitigative measures as
outlined in the narrative and anticipate permit conditions similar to the original permit. The applicant has
committed to utilizing existing beach accessways with heavy equipment to minimize impacts to the
dunes. Any permit issued for the project would be contingent on the finding that dredged material is
beach compatible and consistent with the sediment criteria requirements outlined in I5A NCAC 07H
.0312.
Submitted hy: Heather Coats Date: June 21, 2021 Office: Wilmington
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office. (127 Cardinal Drive Extension f. Wi[mingtotr, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

ROY COOPER.
Govemor
JOHN NICHOESON
»secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Oireri r
Mr. Brad Rosov
Coastal Protection Engineering of NC, Inc.
4038 Masonboro Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28409
Dear Mr. Rosov:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
June 21, 2021
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application. acting as agent for the
Town of Kitty Hawk, for State approval to authorize the Town's beach nourishment permit from 8 Sea Bass
Circle (Southern Shores) to E. Helga Street (Kill Devil Hills), spanning the Kitty Hawk oceanfront shoreline,
Dare County, and adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. It was received as complete on 5/14/21 and appears to be
adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is 7/28/21. An additional
75-day review period is provided by law when such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not
been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above, you should consider the review period
extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an
additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from 5/14/21 you may request a meeting with
the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project. Such
a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and shall include the
applicant and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed
development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the
property of your proposed development. You should post copies of this notice at a conspicuous point along
the project area where it can be observed by the public. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete
application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the
appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify mein writing if
you wish to receive a copy ofmy.field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
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Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
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June 23, 2021
legals@thecoastlandtimes. cam
2 Pages
The Coastland Times
Legal Advertisement Section
ROY COOPER
Governor
JOHN NICHOLSON
Interim Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director, Division of Coastal Management
Re: Major Public Notice for:
• Town of Kitty Hawk
Hello: Please publish the attached Notice in the Sunday, June 27, 2021 issue of The Coastland Times.
The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for
newspaper advertising.
Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment to: Tanya Pietila at the NC Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by credit card.
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our Wilmington
office.
cc: MHC Files
USACE
Sincerely,
TanyPietila
Fermi F Support & Customer Assistance
State of North Carolina E Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 919 796 7215

NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-
119(b) that the following applications were submitted for a development permits in Areas of Environmental
Concern as designated under the CAMA: On June 21, 2021, The Town of Kitty Hawk requested reauthorization
of the Town's beach nourishment project to include approx. 20,970' of shoreline that spans the entire shoreline
of Kitty Hawk and to include possible 1000' tapers to 8 Sea Bass Cir. (Southern Shores) To E. Helga St. (Kill
Devil Hills), adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Dare County. Copies of these applications can be examined or
copied at the office of Heather Coats N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management,
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, [phone] during normal business hours.
Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce
Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to July 18, 2021 will be considered in making the permit
decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project
modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice of
the permit decision in these matters will be provided upon written request.

COASTAL
PROTECHON
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May 14, 2021
COASTAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC
4038 MASONBORO LOOP ROAD
WILMINGTON, NC 28409
910-399-1905
Heather Coats
Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
Subject: Town of Kitty Hawk CAMA Major Permit Application Fee
Dear Ms.Coats:
Please find enclosed a $475 check from the Town of Kitty Hawk. This serves as payment of the
application fee required for the CAMA Major Permit Application recently submitted to you. Please
contact me anytime should you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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Brad Rosov
Senior Marine Biologist/Project Manager
Coastal Protection Engineering of North Carolina, Inc.
Office: 910-399-1905
Mobile: [phone]
brosov(cr7coastalprotectioneng. com

Major Permit Fee Schedule
Project Name:
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County:
Check No & Amount:
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Development Type
Fee
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(14300160143510009316256253)
DWQ
(2430016024351000952341)
I. Private, non-commercial development
that does not involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands or
open water areas:
$250
100% ($250)
0% ($0)
II- Public or commercial development that
does not involve the filling or excavation
of any wetlands or open water areas:
$400
I
100% ($400)
0% ($0)
III. For development that involves the
filling andlor excavation of up to 1 acre
of wetlands and/or open water areas,
determine if A,B, C, or D below applies_
III(A). Private, non-commercial
development, if General Water Quality
Certification No 4175 can be applied: '
$250
100% ($250)
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0% ($0)
t1I(B). Public or commercial development,
if General Water Quality Certification
No. 4175 can be applied:
$400
100% ($400)
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0% ($0)
III(C). If General Water Quality
Certification No. 4175 could be applied,
but DCM staff determined that additional
review and written DWQ concurrence is
needed because of concerns related to
water quality or aquatic life:
$400
60% ($240)
40% ($160)
11I(D). If General Water Quality
Certification No. General
cannot be applied:
$400
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iV. Development that involves the filling
and/or excavation of more than one acre
of wetlands and/-oi open water areas:
$475
60% ($285)
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40% ($190)

NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Oualih'
June 23, 2021
MEMORANDUM:
FROM:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Director, Division ofCoastal
Management
Heather Coats, Beach & Inlet Management Project Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 N Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
(Courier 04-16-33)
heather.coats@ NCDE N R.gov
SUBJECT: CAMA /Dredge & Fill
Applicant: Town of Kitty Hawk
Project Location: From 8 Sea Bass Cir. (Southern Shores) to E. Helga St. (Kill Devil Hills), adjacent to
the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills, Dare County
Proposed Project:
Applicant is requesting reauthorization of the Town's beach nourishment project to
include approximately 20,970' of shoreline that spans the entire shoreline of Kitty
Hawk and to include possible 1000' tapers to 8 Sea Bass Circle to E. Helga Street.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Heather Coats at the address above by July 18, 2021. If you have any questions
regarding the proposed project, contact Heather Coats at [phone] when appropriate, in-depth
comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
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.
PRINT NAME
AGENCY
SIGNATURE
DATE
State of North Carolina Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 919 796 7215