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McDowell County Planning Department
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Marion, NC 28752
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Major Shoreline Permit Start Work Letter
March 26, 2021
Duke Energy of the Carolinas, LLC
526 South Church Street -EC 12Q
Charlotte, NC 28202
Re: Black Bear Access Area/ Recreation
The letter serves as notification of the issuance of a McDowell County Major Shoreline
Protection Permit Start Work Letter. In accordance with the 2020 Lake James Protection
Ordinance, this permit is issued for building, land disturbance, and allowed vegetation removal
only.
Development standards as submitted by lot owner:
• 164 acres per construction drawings
• Temporary/Current Disturbance Area: 21.7 Ac
• Project is part of FERC relicensing agreement
• Sediment and Erosion control plan in place
• All other required permits obtained and/or in place
It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify McDowell County Planning should any changes
be made to the plan regarding placement of structures, vegetation removal other than that for the
home, septic, driveway, and accessory structures, or any additional land disturbing or vegetation
removal not noted in the submitted plans.
Those found doing work not noted on the site plan or not notifying McDowell County Planning
of scope of work change, with be in violation of Section 205 of the 2020 Lake James
Protection Ordinance. The offender will be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00.
The removal of each protected tree will be considered a sperate violation. Working without a
permit or the wrong permit will not be tolerated.

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McDowell County Major Shoreline Protection Permit

Permit PIN # ____________________________ Application # ___________________________
Location of Use or Parcel & Lot #___1713-89-6460_____________________________________
Owner / Agent Duke Energy Corporation_____________________________________________
Address___526 S. Church St. – EC12Q, Charlotte, NC 28202 ____________
Phone___980-373-3974______________ [e-mail] __________
Type of Use ____Recreation________________________________________________________

Before a Shoreline Protection Permit will be issued the following information must be submitted to
Planning Staff for any work occurring with 250 feet of the Duke Energy Project Boundary. Property
Owners/Agents are responsible for evaluation of their respective parcels, thereby placing the burden on
the homeowner/agent to comply with the Ordinance.
(x) Name and address of person who prepared the plan
(x) Date of the plan and an accurate record of any later revisions
(x) North arrow
(x) Property boundaries
(x) Approximate contour lines at 10’ intervals
(x) Location and dimensions of existing and/or proposed structures
(x) Location and dimensions of proposed roads, driveways, walks, paths and any other proposed access
corridor
(x) The Reference Line AND 50’ setback line
(x) Location of any trees proposed for removal and the location of replacement trees and other proposed
plantings. Protected Trees are 2 inches in diameter and greater.
(x) Sedimentation and erosion control plan.
(x) Location of the proposed area of disturbance for any shoreline stabilization and description or plan of
proposed stabilization measures

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(x) Home site, septic system, and any accessory buildings must be staked prior to staff making a site visit.
(x) Total parcel coverage by impervious surfaces - including building footprint, impervious roads, or other
impervious cover shall not exceed twenty-four (24) percent of the parcel. This coverage % of the property
covered must be certified by a land surveyor.
(x) A description of the scope of work to be done on the lot under this permit. Examples: clearing of home site,
shoreline stabilization, dock, pathway to water’s edge, driveway, etc. If the scope of work changes during the
process it is the responsibility of the owner/contractor to update this permit and allow staff to check for
compliance. Any work that is found to be done and not part of the permitted scope will be subject to a fine.
*Failure to complete/provide the items on this check list will result in the application being rejected.
*A Shoreline Protection Permit shall expire if a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy is not
obtained within 12 months from the date of issuance. Expired Permits will require new application and
fee.
*A Start Work Letter will be issued once staff makes a site visit to determine if all rules and regulations
of the Ordinance have been met.
*No work may begin within 250 feet of the water prior to issuance of a Start Work Letter. This
application does not grant permission to begin work. (WORK THAT BEGINS WITHIN 250 FEET OF
THE WATER PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A START WORK LETTER WILL RESULT IN FINES AS
LEVIED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AS WELL AS A STOP WORK ORDER.)

Owner/Agent Certification: The undersigned owner/agent does hereby agree and certify that the
information given is true. The owner/agent further agrees to abide with all the terms of the Lake James
Protection Ordinance. Failure to comply will result in fines and/or revocation of Shoreline Protection
Permit.
Signature of Owner/Agent: ____________________________________________________
Date: ____________
Authorized by: _______________________________________________________________
Date: ____________

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*This permit expires one (1) year from the date of issuance if appropriate action has not been taken to
ensure its continuance.
Description of work:
The Black Bear Access project includes a campground and day use area. This is a recreation project
funded by Duke with the anticipation of turning the park over to McDowell County once the project is
complete. (See sheet L3.0 of plan set for reference)
Campground: There are no disturbances or site elements from the campground planned within the 50’
buffer. There are some natural surface trails planned within the 100’ buffer.
Day Use Are: The day use area consists of a picnic area, natural surface trails, a path to a proposed
fishing pier and a pavilion and parking area.
Items within the 50’ buffer include:
- Fishing pier access path (concrete)
- Picnic table and pad
- Split rail fence for safety
- Natural surface path

Items within the 100’ buffer include the above items plus:
- Portions of an open-air pavilion
- Stormwater discharge and inlets
- Vault toilet and concrete pad
- Access stairs

(See EC sheets in plan set for Erosion Control Plan)
(See sheet L1.0 in plan set for site Preparation and tree removal)

Please be advised that all the tenets of the Lake James Protection Ordinance will need to be
adhered to. If you have any questions please contact the Planning Department 828-652-7121 or
rharmon amcdom\el1Eo\ .con). This permit will expire after 1 year, if action has not been
taken to ensure continuance.
Deputy County Manager for Community Development
Cc: McDowell County Building Inspections

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699
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1720 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699
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LAKE JAMES
ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER
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NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
ENGINEERING SECTION
1720 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699
Phone:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.ncwildlife.orgDate:File Name:Surveyed:Designed:Drawn:Approved:Sheet No.BLACK BEAR PFA
LAKE JAMES MCDOWELL COUNTY
ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER
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