20140676 Ver 1_CAMA Permit Application_20140630

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
June 27, 2014
Division of Coastal Management
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Karen Higgins
401 Oversight
DEMLR - Surface Water Protection
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
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FROM: Jonathan Howell, NC DENR -DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11- 12 -09)
SUBJECT: CAMA Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: Willard Buffkin
Project Location: 242 Inlet Pt. Dr., adjacent to Myrtle Grove Sound, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: construction of a bulkhead
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 July 17, 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: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
SIGNED
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
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: 910 - 796 -72151 FAX: 910 - 395 -3964 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Willard Buffkin c/o Jimmy North
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Site is located at 242 Inlet Point Drive adjacent to Inlet Point Canal
and Myrtle Grove Sound, in Wilmington, New Hanover County.
Photo Index — 2006: 21 -7379 N, 4 2000: 21 -259 N, 4 1995: 21 -241 N, 6
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2336321 Y: 119159 GPS —0- 042512A
Lat: 34'04'18.52"N Long: 77'53'17.94"W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/ D & F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 04/25/14 and 5/30/2014
Was Applicant Present — Yes and Agent
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 06/18/2014 (Completed)
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan— New Hanover County
Land Classification From LUP — Resource Protection
(B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing- Municipal sewer
Planned- N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing- Single family residence, water supply well pump house, concrete block
bulkhead, access pier and floating dock
Planned- New vinyl bulkhead
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: —1' per year
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands (Coastal & §404)
210 sq. ft.
(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands (Open Water)
(C) Other - Highground disturbance
1,800 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 2,010 sq. ft. (0.046 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Closed
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a new bulkhead waterward of existing concrete
block bulkhead.

Willard Buffkin
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site (property) is located at 242 Inlet Point Drive (off NC Hwy 421), off Inlet Point Canal which is adjacent to
the AIWW/Myrtle Grove Sound, in Wilmington, New Hanover County. To locate the property from Market Street travel
south on College Road (NC Hwy 132) and continue south for approximately 5 miles on Carolina Beach Rd. (NC Hwy
421). Make a U -turn, take the first right onto Inlet Point Drive and keep to the left on Inlet Point Drive. The project site
is located on the right side of the road. There is a gate at the entrance to the subdivision and the gate code is #4633.
Existing structures on the project site include a single family residence and a private docking facility, which includes an
access pier (4 feet x 20 feet), gangway ramp and a floating dock (8.5 feet x 32 feet), which runs parallel to the shoreline.
The project site is approximately 0.35 acres and is vegetated primarily with domestic grasses and ornamental landscaping.
The project site has approximately 100 feet of irregular shoreline frontage along Inlet Point Canal which appears to be due
to erosion. The project shoreline along with both adjacent riparian properties has been stabilized by loose concrete bags.
Along the project area, it appears that abnormal tides are able to infiltrate through the loose concrete wall and allow for
coastal and §404 wetlands type vegetation to volunteer on the landward side of the concrete bags, which includes: Sea
Ox -eye (Borrichia frutescens) and Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens). It should be noted that there is a small water
supply well pump house located on southwestern portion of the property, just landward of the existing concrete block
wall. Waterward of the concrete bags is an area of high marsh and §404 wetlands type vegetation, which includes: Sea
Ox -eye (Borrichia frutescens), and Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens) in an area approximately 3 feet in width. The
vegetation then transistions to low marsh species which consists primarily of Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniora) in
an area of approximately 20 feet in width (See sheets 1 and 2 of 2, on -site photograph and Project Narrative).
The NC DCM was unable to locate previous permits for this property; however, based on historical aerial photography,
the property was developed prior to the Inlet Point Subdivision and their associated access channel and boat basin.
The New Hanover County Land Use Plan classifies the adjacent waters as Conservation and the adjacent high ground
portion as Developed The waters of Inlet Point Canal and Myrtle Grove Sound are classified as SA, by the NC Division
of Water Resources. These waters are designated as PNA by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries and are closed to the
harvest of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The applicant proposes to construct a new bulkhead waterward of existing concrete block bulkhead. The application
states that a new approximately 100 linear feet vinyl bulkhead would be located just waterward of the existing concrete
block bulkhead in order to straighten the alignment in the areas of previous erosion. The area between the new bulkhead
and the highground would be filled with clean fill material from an upland source and would be brought in to bring the
final grade up approximately 4 feet above the existing grade level to the top of the new bulkhead (See sheets 1 and 2 of 2,
on -site photograph and Project Narrative).
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed bulkhead would incorporate approximately 210 sq. ft. of Coastal Wetlands and §404 wetlands type
vegetation which primarily consists of Salt Meadow Grass (Spartina patens) and Sea Ox -eye (Borrichia frutescens),
including areas of the highground which appear to have colonized on the landward side of the existing bulkhead due to the
lack of maintenance. The bulkhead would disturb approximately 1,800 sq. ft. of highground for the associated backfill
and tie -back anchor system.
Submitted by: Robb Mairs Date: June 27, 2014 Office: Wilmington

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DCM WILMINGTON, NC
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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Street Address
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c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
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c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
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e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
i4yes ❑No
work falls within.
National Register listed or eligible property?
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a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
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c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
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g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adiacent to the proposed project site.
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h. How does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
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j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes )�9.No
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes ❑No E;NA
If yes, by whom?
1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes E94o ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? 9yes []No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? 45Y es' ❑No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes 4-54o
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
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Form DCM MP -1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
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a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
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 mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
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h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
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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. 113A 1 -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.
1 11 undo rstand 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 t at t information provided in this application is truthful to the best of 7�y�knowledge.
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Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
,aDCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP -5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP -3 Upland Development
,DCM MP -4 Structures Information
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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.
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a. Amount-of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. ' Type of m' aterial•to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands /marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom' (S13),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
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c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
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(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any 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
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii)'If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
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(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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a. Amount-of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. ' Type of m' aterial•to be excavated.
cubic yards.
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands /marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom' (S13),
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
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c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
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(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any 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
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii)'If yes, where?
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
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(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
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Form DCM Pmt (Excavation and Fill, Page 2 of 2)
Type of shoreline stabilization:
'Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater /Sill []Other:
Width:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum 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
1. Source of fill material.
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(1) Will fill material be brought to the site?
If yes
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water
(iii) Dimensions of fill area %OSxV C q/;
(iv) Purpose of fill
a. How will ,excavated or fill material be kept on site avid erosion
controlled?
c. (i) Will navi tional aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes &No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
[mss []No []NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
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h. Type of fill material. �V` al" "Q 1' U )0 °
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(i) Will-fill material be placed in coastal wetlands /marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of s ware feet affected.
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(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline
backhoe, or /hydraulic dredge)?
d. (i) Will wetlands be grossed in transporting equipment to project
site? []Yes 'nNo ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts.
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