20140617 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20140609

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MCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Pat McCrory
Governor
June 6, 2014
Division of Coastal Management
MEMORANDUM
TO Karen Higgins
401 Oversight
DEMLR - Surface Water Protection
FROM
SUBJECT
Applicant:
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Resources
John E Skvarla, III
Secretary
Jonathan Howell, NC DENR -DCM Assistant Mayor Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Ave, Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11- 12 -09)
CAMA / Dredge & Fill Mayor Permit Application Review
County of New Hanover (for Kure Beach Nourishment Project)
Project Location: 18,000 linear feet of beachfront, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Kure Beach
Proposed Project: to continue beach nourishment along the oceanfront shoreline
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Jonathan Howell at the address above by June 28, 2014. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Robb Mairs at (910) 796 -7423
when appropriate, in -depth comments with supporting data is requested
REPLY:
SIGNED
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed
This agency has no comment on the proposed project
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated See attached
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments
DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Ext , Wilmington, NC 28405
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
I APPLICANT'S NAME New Hanover County c/o Chris Coudriet MM to State Permit No. 138 -12
2 LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE The project site includes an offshore borrow site and approximately
18,000 linear feet the beachfront area of the Town of Kure Beach located, adjacent to the Atlantic
Ocean, in Kure Beach, New Hanover County
Photo Index —2006 21- 7374 -7376 1 -24, R -V 2000: 21- 254 -256 1 -24, R -V 1995: 21- 236 -238 1 -24, R -V
State Plane Coordinates — GPS File: 0- 053013A
X 2332430 Y 94200
Lat: 340 00' 13 57127 "N Long: 770 54' 11 85230 "W
3 INVESTIGATION TYPE CAMA / D &F
4 INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE Dates of Site Visit — 05/30/2014
Was Applicant Present — No
5 PROCESSING PROCEDURE Application Received — Completed on 05/16/2014
Office — Wilmington
6 SITE DESCRIPTION
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Town of Kure Beach
Classification From LUP- Developed /Central Business District
(B) AEC(s) Involved OH, PTA
(C) Water Dependent Yes
(D) Intended Use Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — N/A
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures Existing — Commercial and residential buildings
Planned — N/A
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion 2' /year
Source — 2012 LTAASCR Update
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION [AREA]
DRFDGFD FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Open Water
51,600,000 ft 2
307,757 ft2
Shallow bottom - Inter -tidal
(1,184 acres)
( -7 1 acres)
flats
(C) Other (Highground upper
3,292,243 ft 2
beach disposal)
(-75 acres)
(D) Total Area Disturbed 655,200,000 ft 2 (1,267 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area No
(F) Water Classification SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY New Hanover County proposes to proactively obtain state authorization to
continue beach nourishment along the oceanfront shoreline of the Town of Kure Beach as specified under the
authorized Federal Storm Damage Reduction Project, which is due to expire in 2047

New Hanover County -Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
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9 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site includes the approximately 18,000 linear feet of oceanfront shoreline along the Kure Beach
beachfront area between Tennessee Avenue towards the north and transitions south towards the Ocean
Dunes Condominiums, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Kure Beach, New Hanover County To locate the
northern limits of the project site from the Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO), travel from Wilmington to
Carolina Beach south on College Road (NC Hwy 421) for approximately 12 miles south Continue over Snows
Cut Bridge for approximately 3 miles south until you reach the Sea Ranch Motel which will be located on the
left, dust north of Tennessee Ave Kure Beach is located on a barrier island known as Pleasure Island, which is
dust south of Carolina Beach located in New Hanover County Pleasure Island is flanked by the Cape Fear
River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east Kure Beach is heavily developed, mostly residential and
commercial properties located within the Central Business District Site elevations range from approximately 4'
to 6' above mean sea level (MSL) This area of Kure Beach utilizes a pre - nourishment or "static" vegetation
line as of 1994 (February 1, 1994) To date, the Town of Kure Beach has not requested the Static Line
Exemption designation as per 15A NCAC 07J 1200
The high ground portion of the project is vegetated primarily with American Beach Grass (Ammophlla
brevdigulata) and Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata) The current long term annual erosion rate for the Town of Kure
Beach is 2' /year, per the current Division of Coastal Management's (DCM) 2012 Annual Erosion Rate maps
The 100 -year storm recession is approximately 300' giving a total Ocean Hazard AEC approximately 420', as
measured from the First Line of Stable Natural Vegetation (FLSNV)
The application states that the Town of Kure Beach Federal Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) project
was authorized by Congress in 1962 within the same legislation that authorized the Carolina Beach project
(House Document No 418, 87th Congress, 2nd Session), which was initiated between December of 1964
through May of 1965 Following Hurricane Fran, initial construction of the Kure Beach project occurred
between June 1997 and February 1998 The previously authorized nourishment area for the project is
approximately 18,000 linear feet (LF) ( -34 miles) along the oceanfront beach including a 1,500' transition
section on the south end of the project The application states the southern terminus of the project ends
approximately 1,000' north of the developed portion of Kure Beach thereby avoiding the existence of a natural
coquina rock outcrop The northern terminus of the project adjoins the Carolina Beach authorized project The
previous project template consisted of beach fill in an area ranging from approximately 200' in width, which
was shaped in the form of a 25' in width dune with a crest elevation of 12 5' above North American Vertical
Datum (NAVD), fronted by a 50' in width storm berm at elevation 9 5' NAVD
Kure Beach has accomplished five (5) periodic nourishment events since the initiation approximately every
three (3) years with material collected in borrow sites located offshore and within a confined spoil facility
(CDF) -4 as part of the Cape Fear River -42' project, which placed the material over the entire 18,000 LF of the
project area The other borrow site areas (Borrow Areas A- South, B -East and B -West) located offshore of
Carolina Beach and Kure Beach The application also states that the average volume of material placed on
Kure Beach oceanfront since the 1997 and 1998 event has averaged 387,163 cubic yards (cy) during each
periodic nourishment operation, spread over the 18,000 LF project dimensions (See Table 1) Further, it
stipulated that the Federal cost - sharing for renounshment at Kure Beach was authorized through 2047 or 50
years following the initiation of construction in 1997 (See sheets 'I and 2 of 13 and Project narrative)
The application also includes a Supplemental Biological Assessment (BA) and an Essential Fish Habitat
Assessment (EFHA) which were completed in April 2014 (See BA and EFHA) A scoping meeting for the
proposed project was held at WiRO on October 15, 2013, which included the applicant and their agents along
with the interested review agencies (See attendee list and minutes)

New Hanover County -Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
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The Town of Kure Beach's Land Use Plan does not have the dry sand beach classified, however, the upland
areas of this project are classified as Developed /Central Business District The waters of the project site are
classified as SB by the NC Division of Water Quality The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated
this area of the Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), and the waters are CLOSED to the
harvesting of shellfish
10. PROPOSED PROJECT:
New Hanover County proposes to proactively obtain state authorization to continue beach nourishment along
the oceanfront shoreline of the Kure Beach as specified under the authorized CSDR project, which is due to
expire in 2047 New Hanover County obtained their own permits in 2012 (State Permit No. 138 -12 and
Federal Permit Action I.D. No. SAW 2010 - 01825), which authorizes them to continue the Carolina Beach
CSDR project as the U S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has implemented over the last 50 years The
applicant is proposing to modify State Permit No 138 -12 to follow the precise template of the federally
authorized Kure Beach CSDR project, aforementioned The application states that the borrow area has six (6)
cut elevations ranging from -35' NAVD 88 to -48' NAVD 88 and an estimated dredgeable volume of
approximately 6,016,000 cy
In April of 2008, the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) adopted State Sediment Criteria
Rule 15A NCAC 07H .0312 The new rule was intended to prevent the disposal of incompatible material on the
beach In accordance with this new rule, the application states that beach samples and nearshore sediment
samples were taken The application states that 53 vibracores were collected in 2012 by the USACE and
evaluated by the applicant's agent Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc (CPE -NC) CPE -NC
also conducted geophysical and geotechnical surveys performed December 11 through 13, 2013 and compiled
this data with the existing information provided by the USACE
The application states that the existing water depth within the borrow site Area -B ranges from approximately
-28' to -44' NAVD 88 and the beach fill area ranges from approximately -5' to +12 5' NAVD 88 The application
also states that characterization of the native material on Kure Beach and also within the Area -B revealed that
material would comply with the criteria set forth within the current rule15A NCAC 07H .0312.
Based on the results of the agent's Geotechnical Report and funding for the project, the applicant proposes to
yield the average of approximately 387,163 cy of beach compatible fill material, dredged from the borrow
source within Area B located offshore of Carolina Beach by means of a hydraulic or a hopper dredge The
material would be placed along the 18,000 LF of shoreline project limits, aforementioned The application
states the average fill placement density along the project area would be approximately 21 5 cy /If, which is the
same as previous events average The project also consists of beach fill in an area ranging from approximately
75' to 130' in width, which would be shaped in the form of a 25' in width dune with a crest elevation of 12 5'
above NAVD 88, fronted by a 50' wide berm at an elevation of 8 0' NAVD The application states that a
temporary sand dike would be constructed seaward of the fill area during the placement of beach fill, which
would allow the sandy material to settle out before the water re- enters the ocean The application states that
dredging pipeline would follow exactly what the USACE used in previous projects (See Sheets 3 through 11
of 13, Project Narrative, Geotechnical Report)
The geotechnical data and sediment characteristic information indicates that an appropriate amount of
samples were collected at adequate intervals Based on the information presented in the application package,
the applicant was able to meet the sediment criteria established under current CRC Rules As stated, these
calculations represent 53 vibracore samples that were collected from the borrow area, beach and nearshore
In summary, the proposed beach fill project would remain within the Town limits of Kure Beach and the entire
project would follow the precise template of the federally authorized project (See Sheets 3 through 13 of 13,
Project Narrative and Geotechnical Report)

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11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed maintenance dredging by hydraulic pipeline dredge or hopper dredge would disturb
approximately 51,600,000 ft 2 of borrow area within the borrow site Area -B just offshore of Carolina Beach and
would result in the removal of approximately 260,000 cy to 3 4 million cy of beach compatible material Based
on the average of previous projects it would be approximately 387,163 cy The beach fill portion of the project
would disturb approximately 307,757 ft2 of oceanfront beach below Mean High Water (MHW), and
approximately 3,292,243 ft 2 above MHW, as a result of the nourishment activities Placement of sand on the
beach would result in temporary mortality for intertidal micro fauna such as crabs and worms Placement of
material below the MHW boundary would result in temporary turbidity within the nearshore waters of the
Atlantic Ocean, potentially affecting fish in the project area at the time Limiting the work to the winter season
should reduce potential adverse impacts to fish communities There may be some impact to sea turtle nesting
as a result of this project The end result of the project should be a wider beach area with a sloping profile,
which would be beneficial to the sea turtles Beach compaction should be monitored and tilling should be
required to reduce the likelihood of impacting sea turtle nesting and hatching activities Erosion escarpments
forming after the project completion should also be leveled to reduce turtle nesting impacts The project would
serve to renourish the public beach on 3 4 miles of Kure Beach Public use of the beach during the beach fill
process would be limited to some degree
Submitted by: Robb L Mairs Date: June 6, 2014 Office- Wilmington

SON MP -1
UPLICATION for
Maier Development Permit
(last revised 12/27106)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary'Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
New Hanover County
Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
Applicant 1 First Name
MI
Last Name
Chris
MI
N/A
Coudnet
Applicant 2 First Name
MI
Last Name
Layton
State
NC
Bedsole
if additional applicants, please attach an additional page(,) with names listed
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No
FAX No
28403
New Hanover
910 - 798 - 7104 ext
910 - 798 - 7051
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
Ibedsole @nhcgov com
2. -Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Coastal Planning and Engineering of North Carolina, Inc
Agent/ Contractor 1 First Name
Greg
MI
Last Name
Finch
Agent/ Contractor 2 First Name
N/A
MI
N/A
Last Name
N/A
Mailing Address
4038 Masonboro Loop Rd
PO Box
City
Wilmington
State
NC
ZIP
28409
Phone No 1
910 - 791 - 9494 ext
Phone No 2
- ext
FAX No
910 791 4129
Contractor #
Federal ID # 020623951
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
greg finch @cbi com
RECEI
-3. Project Location
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MAY 149 20941

4. SMe Description
Street Address
b Size of entire tract (sq ft )
County (can be multiple)
The northern project limit is located in front of the Sea Ranch
State Rd #
New Hanover
Motel (Located between Carolina Sands Dr and Tennesse
N/A
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
Ave)
e Vegetation on tract
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
N/A
Kure Beach
NC
28428-
Phone No
Lot No (s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
NA- - ext
NA, I , ,
a in which NC river basin is the project located?
b Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear
Atlantic Ocean
c Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site
®Natural ❑Manmade []Unknown
Atlantic Ocean
e Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ❑No
work falls within
Town of Kure Beach
4. SMe Description
a Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft)
b Size of entire tract (sq ft )
18,000 (Project Limits)
3,482,266 (Shoreline), 51,759,656 (Borrow Area)
c Size of individual lot(s)
d Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NA, I I
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
--12 5 to -15 MSL ❑NHW or ❑NWL
e Vegetation on tract
See Attached
f Man -made features and uses now on tract
See Attached
g Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site
See Attached
h How does local government zone the tract?
i Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
MF, Multi Family, T -1, Tourist, R -1, Residential, C,
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Conservation
®Yes []No ❑NA
j Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
k Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
If yes, by whom? See Attached
I Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes ®No El NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
m (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
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(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted ❑Yes ®No DCM WIL
(Attach documentation, if available)
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n Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
N/A
o Describe existing drinking water supply source
N/A
p Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems
N/A
5. Activities and Impacts
a
Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use?
❑Commercial ®Public /Government
❑Private /Community
b
Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete
See Attached
c
Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored
See Attached
d
List all development activities you propose
See Attached
e
Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both?
Maintenance
f
What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project?
Shoreline —80 max, Borrow Area
—1188 max ❑Sq Ft or ED
Acres
g
Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h
Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state
See Attached
i
Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water?
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
j
Is there any mitigation proposed?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP -1) the following items below, rf applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete Items (a) = (f) are always applicable to any ma /or development application Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required items below
a A project narrative
"n accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale Please give the present status of the HE
proposed project Is any portion already complete? if previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to dMM1,01L
between work completed and proposed
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c
A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site
d
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties
e
The appropriate application fee Check or money order made payable to DENR
f
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 mad 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
Name See Attached Phone No
Address
Name Phone No
Address
'Name' Phone No A
Address
g
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates
None
h
Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable
i
Wetland delineation, if necessary
j
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas (Must be signed by property owner)
k
A statement of compliance with the N C Environmental Policy Act (N C G S 113A1-10), if necessary If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
7. 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 the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit
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 tlW information provided in this aimlication is truthfu o the best of my know edge
Date Print Name Inn e- A P O
Signatur
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project
®DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP -3 Upland Development
E]DCM MP -4 Structures Information
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
MAY 16 201
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC

Form DCM MP -2
(Except for 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 Please include all supplemental information
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
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and /or fill activities All values should be given in feet
1. EXCAVATION []This section not applicable
a Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b Type of material to be excavated
cubic yards Beach quality sand
Pending funds and template responses, Histoncial average of
387,163 c y (varies - 260,000 to 3 4 and c y)
c (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands /marsh d High- ground excavation in cubic yards
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), None
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(n) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
NA
12. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATER /AL ®This section not applicable
a Location of disposal area b Dimensions of disposal area
RECEIVED
DCM ON, NC
MAY 16 2014
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC
Access
Other
Channel
Rock
(excluding
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL)
stabdizatio
n
18,000'
Beach,
Length
- 12,000'
Borrow Area
(max)
--200' Beach
(varies),
Width
- 4,300'
Borrow Area
(varies)
-5' to +12 5'
Avg Existing
NA
NA
Beach, -28'
Depth
to -44'
Borrow Area
-5' to +12 5'
Final Project
NA
NA
Beach, -35'
Depth
to -48'
Borrow Area
1. EXCAVATION []This section not applicable
a Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b Type of material to be excavated
cubic yards Beach quality sand
Pending funds and template responses, Histoncial average of
387,163 c y (varies - 260,000 to 3 4 and c y)
c (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands /marsh d High- ground excavation in cubic yards
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), None
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(n) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
NA
12. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATER /AL ®This section not applicable
a Location of disposal area b Dimensions of disposal area
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DCM ON, NC
MAY 16 2014
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC

C (Q Do you claim title to disposal area? d (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA ❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(n) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner (n) If yes, where?
e (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands /marsh f (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), ❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected (n) If yes, how much water area is affected?
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
❑WL ❑None
(n) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP -4 — Structures)
a i ype or snoreune stabilization
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater /Sill ❑Other
C Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL
e Type of stabilization material
g Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater /Sill Other
I Source of fill material
b Length
Width
d Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL
f (Q Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes []No ❑NA
(n) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information
h Type of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ®Yes ❑No DNA b (0 Will fill material be Dlaced in coastal wetlands /marsh (CW).
If yes,
(n) Amount of material to be placed in the water None
(m) Dimensions of fill area 18000 x —200 ft (may vary)
(iv) Purpose of fill
NHC is requesting a permit to implement a non - federal
coastal storm damage reduction project that would
preserve tax base, protect infrastructure and maintain the
tourist economy
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
OWL ®None
(n) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas
NA
5. _GENERAL
a How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b What type of construction equipment will be used (e gH�r�ED
controlled backhoe, or hydraulic dredge) DCM WILMINGTON, NC
A sand dike will be constructed seaward of the discharge area Cutterhead or hopper hydraulic dredge and pipeline, bulldozers,
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during the placement of beach material This temporary sand
dike will allow the sandy material to settle out before the water
reenters the Atlantic ocean
c (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the protect
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(u) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented
front -end loaders and other earth moving machines
d (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(n) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NG
MAY 16 2014
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC

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Date e ,
Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
Protect Name
New Havover County, c/o Chris Coudnet
Applicant Name
Applicant Si
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
SAY 16 2014

DCM MP -1
APPLICATION FOR MAJOR MODIFICATION DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
KURE BEACH COASTAL STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT
SECTION 4
SITE DESCRIPTION
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
MAY 16 2014
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC

4e. Vegetation on tract
Perennial grasses, such as American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) and sea oats (Uniola
paniculata), are the primary stabilizers along Kure Beach's oceanfront shoreline, beach and dune
communities
4f. Man -made features and uses now on tract
The tract is contiguous to single and multifamily residential homes, business and commercial
uses The beachfront is utilized for recreational activities. There are existing stormwater outfalls
on the beach, the proposed project will work around the existing outfalls There is no proposed
development associated with the outfalls
4g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
The existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project include single and multifamily
residential, commercial businesses and public /community access to the beachfront The Fort
Fisher State Historic Site and State Recreation Area are located south of the project
4k. Professional Archaeological Assessment
The requested authorization mimics the USACE's Kure Beach CSDR project, no impacts to
known archeological or historic resources are anticipated due to the proposed work By letter
dated December 4, 1992, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
concurred with this determination A copy of this letter is found in Appendix B
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SECTION 5
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5b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when
complete
Challenges in federal funding have jeopardized recent USACE efforts to implement scheduled
Kure Beach CSDR maintenance events Additionally, the Carolina Beach project is facing the
expiration of its 50 -year federal authorization in the fall of 2014. New Hanover County (NHC)
proactively sought and obtained their own permits in 2012 allowing them to continue the
Carolina Beach CSDR project as the United States Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) has
implemented over the past 50 years Due to the proximity of the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
projects on Pleasure Island (Figure 1) and the continued uncertainty of federal funding, NHC is
now seeking to modify their Major Permit #138 -12 to include the Kure Beach project as
implemented by the USACE since 1997 The project will provide critical protection and benefits
to public and private infrastructure, small businesses, the tourism industry, public recreation,
state /local tax bases and coastal biological resources
5c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be
used during construction, the number of each type of equipment, and where it is to be
stored.
A sand dike will be constructed on the seaward side of the discharge area The sand slurry will
then be discharged via pipeline dredge behind the temporary dike Excess water will be directed
parallel the shoreline and around the end of the dike. Finally, bulldozers will be used to
construct the dune and berm system and grade the sand across the proposed beach profile
Typical shoreline maintenance construction methodology will be used. Cutterhead or hopper or
hydraulic dredge and pipeline, bulldozers, front -end loaders and other earth moving machines
will be used during construction Storage of the equipment will not typically be a concern as the
work will likely occur 24 hours a day
5d. List all development activities you propose.
The USACE authorized Kure Beach CSDR project consists of a 25 -foot wide dune with a crest
elevation of 12 5 feet NAVD, fronted by a 50 -foot wide berm at an elevation of 8 0 feet NAVD.
Typical cross sections of the design template are shown in Figures 7 -9 The proposed placement
area is located along the oceanfront of Kure Beach and vicinity The template extends from the
Sea Ranch Motel (located between Carolina Sands Drive and Tennessee Avenue and abutting the
Carolina Beach project limits) southward to USACE baseline station 1 +80, terminating
approximately 1,000 feet north of the developed portion of Kure Beach (Figures 3 -6) The
project covers a total of 18,000 feet of shoreline including a 1,500 -foot transition section on the
south end of the design template The southern terminus of the project ends approximately 1,000
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feet north of the developed portion of Kure Beach specifically to avoid the existence of a natural
coquina rock outcrop that is considered environmentally sensitive
The proposed NHC project will follow the precise template of the federally authorized project
The project area includes the same extents of the offshore borrow area, the design template and
all other specifications of the USACE project including the potential utilization of a hopper
dredge
5h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
The shoreline maintenance locations are the oceanfront reaches adjacent to the Town of Kure
Beach Beach quality sand will be removed from offshore borrow area `Area B', located within
state waters offshore of Carolina Beach and placed along shoreline reaches within the authorized
design template. A Section 404(b)(1) evaluation was previously prepared for the USACE's
Final EIS covering the Kure Beach CSDR project
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LURE REACH COASTAL STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT
SECTION 6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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6a. Project narrative.
New Hanover County convened a pre - application interagency meeting on October 15,
2013 announcing the county's interest to modify its existing permits to include the Kure
Beach portion of the federally authorized Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR)
Project (Appendix C) The federally authorized CSDR projects for Wrightsville,
Carolina and Kure Beaches have been successful in providing critical protection and
benefits to public and private infrastructure, small businesses, the tourism industry, public
recreation, state /local tax bases and coastal biological resources However, challenges in
federal funding have jeopardized recent efforts to implement scheduled maintenance
events Additionally, the Carolina Beach project is facing the expiration of its 50 -year
federal authorization in the fall of 2014 New Hanover County (NHC) proactively sought
and obtained their own permits in 2012 allowing them to continue the Carolina Beach
CSDR project as the United States Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) has implemented
over the past 50 years NHC secured the NC Division of Coastal Management
(NCDCM) Mayor Permit #138 -12 issued on 12/21/12, USACE authorized the project
under Action Id No SAW 2010 -01825 issued on 1/8/13 and the NC Division of Water
Resources (NCDWR) authorized the project under General Water Quality Certification
No 3900 DWR Project No 20120868 issued on 10/29/12 Due to the proximity of the
Carolina Beach and Kure Beach projects on Pleasure Island (Figure 1) and the continued
uncertainty of federal funding, NHC is now seeking to modify their Mayor Permit #138-
12, GP 291 and General Water Quality Certification to include the Kure Beach project as
implemented by the USACE since 1997 The proposed NHC managed project will
follow the precise template of the federally authorized Kure Beach CSDR project and
will not circumvent future federal CSDR efforts on Kure Beach (federally authorized
through 2047) This proposed NHC CSDR project includes the same extents of the
offshore borrow area, the design template and all other specifications of the federal
CSDR project for Kure Beach (Figure 2)
Kure Beach Project History
The Kure Beach CSDR project was authorized by Congress in 1962 within the same
legislation that authorized the Carolina Beach project Following Hurricane Fran, initial
construction of the Kure Beach project occurred between June 1997 and February 1998
The authorized Kure Beach project consists of a 25 -foot wide dune with a crest elevation
of 12 5 feet NAVD, fronted by a 50 -foot wide berm at an elevation of 8 0 feet NAVD
The project covers a total of 18,000 feet of shoreline including a 1,500 -foot transition
section on the south end of the project The southern terminus of the project ends
approximately 1,000 feet north of the developed portion of Kure Beach thereby avoiding
the existence of a natural coquina rock outcrop which is fudged to be environmentally
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project (Figure 1) A static vegetation line for the Town of Kure Beach is established on
the location of stable - natural vegetation as it appears on pre - nourishment 1994
photography (February 01, 1994) Static vegetation and setback maps can be
downloaded at http / /portal ncdenr org/ web /cm/download - spatial- data - maps- oceanfront
The Kure Beach project has gone through five periodic maintenance cycles since initial
construction with sand placement occurring every three years The first periodic
maintenance operation used material from confined disposal facility (CDF) -4 as part of
the Cape Fear River -42' Project and placed the material over the entire 18,000 feet of the
project. Subsequent periodic maintenance operations used material from Borrow Area A-
South and Borrow Area B -East and West Federal funding for periodic maintenance for
Kure Beach is authorized through 2047 or 50 years following the initiation of
construction in 1997
The primary borrow area utilized for the Kure Beach project up until the most recent
USACE event in 2013 was Borrow Area A -South (Table 1) The volume of material
remaining in Borrow Area A -South is not sufficient to warrant NHC sponsored
geotechmcal investigations required to meet NC sediment criteria rules, therefore, Areas
B -East and B -West used in the 2013 USACE effort are the practicable source locations
for the NHC Kure Beach project (Figure 1) Based on funding and template response, the
average volume placed within the Kure Beach project limits during the last four
maintenance operations has averaged 387,163 cubic yards
Table 1 Kure Beach project history
PIT
In 2013, Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc (CPE -NC) evaluated if
the previously delineated borrow area offshore Carolina Beach, referred to as Borrow
Areas B -East and B -West, is compatible with the beach as defined by 15A NCAC
0714.0312 During the geotechmcal investigations, CPE -NC researchers conducted
geophysical (sidescan sonar, seismic and bathymetric) and geotechmcal (beach
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Placement
Pay Yardage
Project Dates
Borrow Area
Area (stas)
(c y)
Jun 97 to Feb 98
Offshore A -South
0 to 18
3,384,854
8 Apr - 23 May 01
Wilmington Hbr
0 to 18
1,034,458
5 to 45 &
278,161
11- 22 Mar 04
Offshore A -South
130 to 180
5 to 45 &
262,790
2006-2007
Offshore A -South
130 to 180
9 to 43 &
450,000
2010
Offshore A -South
132 to 180
Offshore Area B -East
15 to 40 &
550,000
2013 -2014
and West
135 to 180
PIT
In 2013, Coastal Planning & Engineering of North Carolina, Inc (CPE -NC) evaluated if
the previously delineated borrow area offshore Carolina Beach, referred to as Borrow
Areas B -East and B -West, is compatible with the beach as defined by 15A NCAC
0714.0312 During the geotechmcal investigations, CPE -NC researchers conducted
geophysical (sidescan sonar, seismic and bathymetric) and geotechmcal (beach
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characterization) surveys and compiled these data with existing information supplied by
U S Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE)
A final borrow area was designed within the footprint of the previously approved borrow
area currently being used by the USACE for the Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage
Reduction (CSDR) Project The borrow area has six (6) cut elevations ranging from -
35 0 ft to -48.0 ft NAVD88 and an estimated dredgeable volume of approximately
6,016,000 cy (Figure 10) The compatibility of the borrow area with the existing beach
was evaluated according to fine, granular, and gravel content, as well as Munsell color,
carbonate content and grain size. All values meet the allowable limits defined by Rule
15A NCAC 07H 0312 (Table 2). See Appendix F for the complete Geotechmcal Report.
Table 2 CPE Designed Borrow Area B
Fines Granular Gravel Carbonate
Borrow Area
Allowable limits defined by
Rule 15A NCAC 07H 0312 602 7 13 564 24
(Kure Beach)
CPE -NC Designed Borrow Area B (Final) 181 525 211 18
6b and c. Work Plats and Location Maps.
See Appendix A Work plats depict USACE baseline stations and design template
6d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under
which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
Appendix B includes the recorded easements granted to the Town of Kure Beach that
allow the applicant to conduct the proposed project activities
6f. Adjacent Riparian Property Owners
North Adjacent
Sea Ranch Motel
1123 South Lake Park Blvd
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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APPENDIX A
Work Plats and Location Maps
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1 COVER SHEET
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APPENDIX B
DCM MP -1 4k. Professional Archaeological Assessment Determinations
DCM MP -1 6d. Copy of deed or other instrument under which the applicant claims
title
DCM MP -1 6h. Signed Agent Authorization Form
DCM MP -1 6j. Signed AEC Lazard Notice
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DCM MP -1 4k. Professional Archaeological Assessment Determinations
yll,�j�►:r
. North Carolina Depart- meat of Culniral Resources
,lamer G Mars,-%, Ckwerwr Divts7on of Archans and history
5,y - Tillianm S. Price: tr. Direr
Dmmnber 4, 1992
W. Warm" Wng
Lrrrvironmenr.if Resources Branum
Depwvmn Uf the Army
VAIrningtrrn 11ktrict. Carps of Engineers
P.O. WIM I sso
Wllirrington. W.C. 222 -1890
Re-, Carofirm Such MW vidnitY, North Carolir m Area
auutb Project- Hurricanes. etc., Now tienMver
Cbunty, CH 91-E -0000 - 08117, ER 93 -7689
Dear M. Long:
Thank for your letter of November 4. ISM, tra- aumitting the archeaologtcal
repun tai the above prajea.
vu ing course of the survey no sigrtifir.ant magrmtic at sonar trrrsots viVm m
locaUd within the pr*ct urea. Panareteniran Consultants, Inc., has reourrmr wnded
that no fuwjtter arGt a crlrt iv l investigtrtton be condarcted in cannecdo" vvhh Iflis
project. We concur v*h this recornrraar►dation sine this project will rm Involve
signlfcart archaeulogkmi rtmourees.
law abcme cummerts ere ruade pursuant to 5ectirari 100 of the Hadonal historic
n Act of 1886 err! the Advisory Counefi an 44 wdc Preesesvllrxfon's
F09gut"Ons for Campffar t9 vM Section 106, ccditfed at 36 CFK Part 900.
Iftnit Vau for your cuopunatic r and conside adun. It you hawis qutistions
oancernling ft above otanmmerst, please colt rcf Remus Gladhill-Earlay,
environmantaf review coordinator. at 919/733 -4763.
Encerefb,
DffWd Swok
Deputy State Higtoft Presserortion Officer
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MR bAtlants Sam a $Uklgh, PNor�h cimlina t 2w
In addition to the above determination, personal communication with Nathan Henry,
North Carolina Division of Cultural Resources (DCR) confirms that DCR also recognizes
the proposed borrow area has be sufficiently vetted for the presence of archaeological
resources (Appendix Q.
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New Hanover County Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project, Kure Beach
Pre- Application Interagency Meeting Minutes
10/15/2013 - NCDENR Office, Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County convened a pre - application interagency meeting announcing the
county's interest to modify its existing permits to include the Kure Beach portion of the
federally authorized Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) Project The fill
template, along with the use of the offshore borrow area, are identical to the
specifications as the existing federal project State agency representatives along with
stakeholders were in attendance Due to the partial federal government shutdown, federal
agency representatives were not in attendance but will be provided a copy of the meeting
minutes and will be given the opportunity to submit comments accordingly
Cameron Weaver (DCM) began the meeting and attendees introduced themselves
Layton Bedsole (NHC) then gave a brief project overview on behalf of the county.
Layton first clarified that the Kure Beach project under consideration is not a new project
but, rather, it is identical as the existing federally authorized project. The county is
simply looking to obtain permits to allow them to construct the same project that the
USACE has done at Kure Beach since 1997 in light of potential federal funding shortfalls
that would otherwise threaten the project's infrastructure protection Layton clarified
that the permit approach will be to submit a DCM major modification permit request to
the Carolina Beach permit obtained by the county in 2012 along with a USACE 291
general permit Supplemental information will be provided and based on the 2012
Biological Assessment and Essential Fish Habitat report A standalone geotechnical
report to satisfy the state sediment criteria will also be provided Layton also clarified
that BOEM will not be involved since the furthest offshore extent of the borrow area is
2.8 miles Dave Timpy (USACE) during previous conversations questioned the potential
BOEM participation, CPE had confirmed the borrow site as being within state waters
prior to the pre - application meeting Maria during previous conversations questioned
template evaluations, Layton reiterated the county plans to stay within the authorized
design template and in areas where the existing beach elevations are above the design
template no sand placement would occur
Following Layton's introduction, Brad Rosov (CPE) expanded on the geotechnical
report components Brad stated that native beach sand analysis, side -scan and sub -
bottom sonar, bathymetry and vibracore carbonate analysis are scheduled Brad ensured
that NCDCM sediment criteria requirements would be met and provided in the report
Independent of the Kure CSDR application, a native beach analysis of Wrightsville
Beach is also currently scoped for future county use
Greg )Finch (CPE) asked for verification on the inclusion of only Kure Beach
components of the project to the DCM permit application Robb Mairs (DCM) and
Debbie Wilson (DCM) confirmed. Greg then asked Chad Coburn (DWR) if DWR
would authorize the project the same as the Carolina Beach project with a 401 general
water quality certification and that a PCN would not be required Chad confirmed that
this would likely be the case but it would ultimately be up to the USACE. Brad noted
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that as DCM is the lead agency, we anticipate the DCM application will meet the USACE
PCN requirements
Brad then directed the conversation by inviting any agency representatives to provide
comments regarding elements that should be included within the supplemental
information to the permit application
Jonathan Howell (DCM) stated that the permitting process the county undertook for the
Carolina Beach project went smoothly and would expect similar results for this project
Jonathan also stated that as far as DCM is concerned there should not be any issues that
would cause a problem barring anything unforeseen
Layton then commented that he hoped that comments such as Jonathans along with the
meeting minutes would answer or alleviate any concerns from the USACE, NMFS or
USFWS Layton also stated that he has been in contact with the USACE and USFWS
and they are aware of the project and the county's approach
Cameron commented that he thought that Dave Timpy would likely be open to a
meeting or conference call on the federal side if deemed necessary.
Brad then clarified that CPE would send the meeting minutes to the federal agency
personnel not in attendance and solicit feedback and comments
The conversation then moved on to the design components of the project and Layton
reiterated that the fill taper would not extend to the coquina rock outcrops to the south of
the project limits Nathan Henry, (DCR) confirmed that the existing offshore borrow
areas have been used for years and the DCR has been clear on them for some time. Brad
clarified that no magnetometer work was proposed for the project as a cultural resources
assessment has been completed within the area Nathan confirmed that DCR is fully
aware of all of the shipwrecks in the area and that the borrow areas have been previously
surveyed and are free of shipwrecks Brad then stated that the project would also adhere
to the November 15th -March 31" dredging window moratorium Layton confirmed that
the county would propose to adhere to the most restrictive dredging window of
November 151h -March 31" Layton also stated that the county would like to maintain
contract flexibility maximizing the project's dredge plant type marketability
Robb then asked what types of supplemental information would be included in the
reports Brad answered specifying that the BA and EFH nuances specific to the Kure
CSDR project would be incorporated into the supplemental documents Brad continued
by specifying some of the aspects of the project and information that would be included
would be specifics of the offshore borrow areas' previous assessments (hard bottom,
cultural), migratory whales, and the inclusion of potential hopper dredge operations
Brad further noted that candidate species red knot and the proposed critical habitat for
loggerhead turtles would also be included. Greg then stated that CPE would submit a
proposed table of contents for each supplemental document to NMFS and USWFS for
comment and guidance
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Robb asked when the application would be submitted Brad gave a tentative overview
of the upcoming geotechmcal investigations over the next couple of months and Layton
stated that the application should be submitted in early first quarter 2014
Greg asked DCM staff which riparian property owners would need to be notified Robb
and Debbie stated that dust the northern adjacent needed to be notified but on the
southern end it should be the HOA's of both the Riggings and Ocean Dunes complexes
along with DCR for the Fort Fisher State Historic Site Layton added that the county
would also like to notify the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area Park Office
Maria (NCWRC) and Jessi (NCDMF) were asked to speculate potential sister federal
agency concerns Maria supported a draft table of contents for the supplemental
documents and Jessi did not anticipate NMFS concerns After verifying that there were
no more questions, comments or concerns the meeting was adjourned
Meeting Attendees:
Name
Agency
Phone
E -mail
Cameron
NCDENR -DEAO
910796-
cameron weaver @ncdenr gov
Weaver
7303
Jessi Baker
DMF
910796-
Jessi baker @ncdenr gov
7311
Maria Dunn
WRC
252 -948-
mana dunn @ncwildlife org
3916
Debbie Wilson
DCM
910796-
debra wilson @ncdenr gov
7266
Robb Mairs
DCM
910796-
robb mairs @ncdenr gov
7423
Jonathan
DCM
252808-
Jonathan howell @ncdenr gov
Howell
2808
Chad Coburn
DWR -401
910796-
chad cobum @ncdenr gov
7379
Nathan Henry
DCR - Underwater
910458-
nathan henry @ncdenr gov
Arch
9042
Layton Bedsole
New Hanover
910798-
lbedsole @nhcgov com
County
7104
Brad Rosov
CB &I
910791-
brad rosov @cbi com
9494
Greg Finch
CB &I
910791-
greg finch @cbi com
9494
John Batson
Town of Kure Beach
910458-
johnbatson @townoflcurebeach org
6535
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