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Home My WebLink About20220367 Ver 1_Application Attachments_20220321 PROJECT NARRATIVE Lost Colony Retreat CAMA Major Permit Lower Skyco, LLC Parcels: 025885000, 025885001, 025885002, 016520000, 016522002 March 21, 2022 Project Description: The subject properties are located on NC 345 in Wanchese, Dare County, North Carolina adjacent to the Croatan Sound. Lower Skyco, LLC has submitted a site plan and been approved by Dare County Planning Department for a 120-unit campground. The property is zoned Highway 345 and contains 340 acres. The vast majority of the site is coastal and 404 wetlands (292 acres), freshwater ponds (24.74 acres), and uplands (23.26 acres). The upland areas will be developed with a mixture of travel trailer sites and small cabins. Infrastructure improvements include roads, parking areas, restroom facilities, sixty travel trailer site pads, check in facility, wastewater systems, and waterline improvements. Additional improvements include the construction of proposed elevated cabins, elevated walkways with some portions over 404 and coastal wetlands, installation of a precast concrete bridge over the existing manmade ditch. The existing manmade ditch and basin will be dredged, and the basin will be bulkheaded. A 6’ wide elevated wood walkway with two 6’x32’ bump outs will provide access to the existing beach area, a gazebo, and elevated deck with 6’ x 12’ wide stairs to access the adjacent waters of the Croatan Sound. The beach area will be used by the campground guests for water related activities such as kite surfing, kayaking, fishing, etc. Golf carts will be using the walkway to transport people and recreational equipment to the beach area. The proposed bump outs will serve as a pullover location for other golf carts and pedestrian traffic along the walkway. The cabins and walkways will be constructed on pilings and elevated a minimum of 6’ above grade with a portion of some the cabins over 404 wetlands (15,911 sf). Land disturbance in these areas will be limited to piling installation and possible tree removal at the location of the cabins and walkways. The existing manmade ditch, basin and open water entrance to the ditch were evaluated for the presence of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and water depths. The evaluation was done by Doug Dorman with Atlantic Environmental Consultants, LLC and Yvonne Carver NC Division of Coastal Management field representative on October 21, 2021. There was no presence of SAV in the ditch, basin or the entrance to the ditch at the Croatan Sound. There are several locations within the proposed project area that will impact 404 wetlands. There are three road crossings (see sheet 7) that will impact 4,074 square feet of an existing jurisdictional ditch. Three separate 4’ dimeter culverts will be installed under the road crossings to maintain connectivity within the ditch. Additional 404 wetland impacts include the filling of 3,168 square feet of a man-made pond that is considered jurisdictional waters by the US Army Corp of Engineers (see sheet 3) for the construction of the bridge approach and parking area east of the proposed bridge. If any wetlands need to be crossed during construction activities wood matts will be used to limit wetland disturbance. Section 404 and Coastal Wetlands: The Section 404 wetland lines have been delineated and verified by Billy Standridge with the US Army Corps of Engineers in the spring of 2021. A notice of Jurisdictional Determination was issued to Lower Skyco, LLC on 06/30/2021. The Coastal Wetland lines depicted on the site plan have been field verified by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Managements District Manager Ron Renaldi and Field Representative Sarah Loeffler on 05/12/2021. Existing Site Areas: Total property area ……………………….….…………..….……… 14,810,400 sf 75’ AEC area ………..…….………………………………......……… 1,279,571 sf Proposed Impervious Areas in 75’ AEC: Bridge & road approach ………………………….…………..…….…..… 8,285 sf Cabins ………..…….………………………....….……………………….. 1,003 sf Gazebo ……………………………………………………………………….. 324 sf Golf cart paths ……………………………………………………………... 1,435 sf Total = 11,047 sf Percent Impervious Area in 75’ AEC: 11,047/1,279,571 = 0.86% Proposed Structures Elevated Over Coastal Wetlands: Walkway to sound side (6’x460’)…..…………………………… …..…. 2,760 sf Walkway turnouts (2@ 6’x32’)………….………………..…….…..……. 384 sf Walkway(6’x55’) ……………………………………………………………. 330 sf Total = 3,474 sf Proposed Structures Elevated Over 404 Wetlands: Cabins ……………………..…………………………..……….………. 14,278 sf Wood walkways ………………………….………………..…….………. 1,633 sf Total = 15,911 sf Proposed 404 Wetland Fill Areas: Man made pond…..…………………………..………………………..…. 3,168 sf Road crossings ……………….………….………………..…….…..…… 4,074 sf Total = 7,242 sf Proposed Basin Improvements: Bulkhead …..…………………………..………………..……………..…. 170 ln.ft. Upland area to be excavated ……………….………….…………….…… 230 sf Form DCM MP-4 STRUCTURES (Construction within Public Trust Areas) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information. 1. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA CHARACTERISTICS This section not applicable a. (i) Is the docking facility/marina:b. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public? Commercial Public/Government Private/Community Yes No c. (i) Dock(s) and/or pier(s)d. (i) Are Finger Piers included? Yes No If yes: (ii) Number N/A (ii) Number (iii) Length (iii) Length (iv) Width (iv) Width (v) Floating Yes No (v) Floating Yes No e. (i) Are Platforms included? Yes No f. (i) Are Boatlifts included? Yes No If yes: If yes: (ii) Number (ii) Number (iii) Length (iii) Length (iv) Width (iv) Width (v) Floating Yes No Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions. g. (i) Number of slips proposed h. Check all the types of services to be provided. Full service, including travel lift and/or rail, repair or 0 maintenance service (ii) Number of slips existing Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies Dockage (“wet slips”) only, number of slips: Dry storage; number of boats: Boat ramp(s); number of boat ramps: Other, please describe: i. Check the proposed type of siting:j. Describe the typical boats to be served (e.g., open runabout, charter boats, sail boats, mixed types). Land cut and access channel Small skiffs, Kayaks, etc. Open water; dredging for basin and/or channel Open water; no dredging required Other; please describe: (i) Will the facility be open to the general public? k. l. Typical boat length: 12-21' Yes No m. (i) Will the facility have tie pilings? Yes No (ii) If yes number of tie pilings? 252-808-2808 ::1-888-4RCOAST:: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: 12/27/06 Form DCM MP-4(Structures, Page 2 of 4) 2. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS This section not applicable a.Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project. Office Toilets Toilets for patrons; Number: ; Location: Showers Boatholding tank pumpout; Give type and location: b.Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater. c.Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and trash. d.How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled? e.(i) Give the location and number of “No Sewage Discharge” signs proposed. (ii) Give the location and number of “Pumpout Available” signs proposed. f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, sandblasting waste and petroleum products. g.Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of? h. Give the number of channel markers and “No Wake” signs proposed. i.Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality. j. What will be the marina policy on overnight and live-aboard dockage? k.Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing? l. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina, what types of services are currently provided? m.Is the marina/docking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area? Yes No 252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: 12/27/06 Form DCM MP-4(Structures, Page 3 of 4) n.Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area? Yes No o.Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected. CW SAV SB WL None p.Is the proposed marina/docking facility located within or within closeproximity to any shellfish leases? Yes No If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder(s), and give the proximity to the lease. 3. BOATHOUSE (including covered lifts) This section not applicable a. (i) Is the boathouse structure(s): Commercial Public/Government Private/Community (ii) Number (iii) Length (iv) Width Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions. 4. GROIN (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc. If a rock groin, use MP-2, Excavation and Fill.) This section not applicable a. (i) Number (ii) Length (iii) Width 5. BREAKWATER (e.g., wood, sheetpile, etc.) This section not applicable a. b. Average distance from NHW, NWL, or wetlands Length c. Maximum distance beyond NHW, NWL or wetlands 6. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS This section not applicable a. Is the structure(s): b. Number Commercial Public/Government Private/Community c. d. Description of buoy (color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.) Distance to be placed beyond shoreline Note: This should be measured from marsh edge, if present. e. Arc of the swing None 7. GENERAL 252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: 12/27/06 Form DCM MP-4(Structures, Page 4 of 4) a.Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent riparian property linesb.Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent docking facilities. N/A Note: For buoy or mooring piling, use arc ofswing including length of vessel. c.Width of water bodyd.Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL Existing basin35'-3.5' e.(i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? Yes No NA (ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. 8. OTHER This section not applicable a.Give complete description: 6' x 460'walkway with two 6'x32' bumpouts overwetlands to a 18' x 18' gazebowith an attached 540 sq.ft. open deckwith 6' x 12' stepsto access the beach area on the Croatan sound.The proposed bump outs will serve as a pullover location for other golf carts and pedestrian traffic along the walkway. 03/21/22 Date Lost Colony Retreat Project Name Doug Dorman -agent Applicant Name Applicant Signature 252-808-2808 :: 1-888-4RCOAST :: www.nccoastalmanagement.net revised: 12/27/06