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August 28, 2014 �,'
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Division of Coastal Management.
MEMORANDUM: SE' 0 2 20 4
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TO: Karen Higgins c :tom - WA''rR CFU
401 Oversight__NVg&si., Storn�w • branch
DEMLR - Surface Water Protection
FROM: Jonathan Howell, NC DENR -DCM Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
400 Commerce Ave., Morehead City, NC 28557 (Courier 11- 12 -09)
SUBJECT: CAMA / Dredge & Fill Major Permit Application Review
Applicant: Town of North Topsail Beach
Project Location: 2276 to 2382 New River Inlet Rd., adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Onslow Co.
Proposed- Project: installation of a Geo -tube (large sandbag) revetment ( +/- 1,450 linear feet),
to protect the residential structures located along the north end of Topsail Island.
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 September 18, 2014. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Jason Dail at (910)796 -7425
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. [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet. www.nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Town of North Topsail Beach — "Phase I Emergency Sandbag Revetment"
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: The project site is located along the oceanfront beach between 2276 and
2382 New River Inlet Drive, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in North Topsail Beach, Onslow County.
Photo Index — 2006: 28- (6497): Oceanfront & Inlet
2000: 28- (391): Oceanfront & Inlet
1995: 28- (379): Oceanfront & Inlet
State Plane Coordinates — GPS File: P111811B X:2449610 Y:256997
Lat.: 34°31'29.15 "N Long: 77 020'47.98 "W
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D &F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — Multiple visits between Jan. 2013 and August 2014
Was Applicant Present — Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — Complete 8/27/14 (with exceptions)
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Town of North Topsail Beach
Classification From LUP — No Classification / Developed
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OH, IH
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private /Government
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing — Municipal Sewer
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing — Commercial and Residential structures and access -ways
Planned — Geo -tube revetment
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 2' /year Source — LTAASCR 2011 Update
7. IIABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands (coastal)
(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands - open water
— 29,000, sq. ft. (Geo -
tubes)
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(C) Other (Highground)
36,250 sq. ft. (Geo-
—5.0 acres
tubes)
(217,800 sq. ft.,
sand removed
from spit)
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(D) Total Area Disturbed: 7.05 acres (307,533 sq. ft.)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: NO
S. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to install a Geo -tube (large sandbag) revetment from 2276 to
2382 New River Inlet Road ( +/- 1,450 linear feet), to protect the residential structures located along the north end of
Topsail Island.

North Topsail Beach - "Phase I Emergency Sandbag Revetment" Project
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION:
The project site is located in North Topsail Beach, specifically between 2276 and 2382 New River Inlet Road,
adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, in Onslow County. To get to the site from Wilmington take US HWY 17 N to
NC Hwy 210, which is located at the Lowe's Home Improvement on US HWY 17. Turn right onto NC Hwy
210 and continue across the Surf City Swing Bridge. Take a left at the first street N. New River Drive (NC Hwy
210). Continue on NC Hwy 210 until you reach the New River Inlet Road (approximately 8.1 Smiles) . Turn
right onto New River Inlet Road and continue to the far end. Turn left at the stop sign and the project area will
be located on the right hand side of the road, just north of the Topsail Reef Condominium complex. The project
area would span from the north side of the Topsail Reef Condos, north to the property identified by the Onslow
County Tax office as 2382 New River Inlet Road. The current elevation of the project area ranges from
approximately 6' NAVD to approximately 8' NAVD. The project site is adjacent to commercial (condos) and
residential properties. The project site is bordered by New River Inlet to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the
East and commercial and residential properties to the south and west. The highground portion of the property is
primarily un- vegetated with the exception of lawn grasses and ornamental landscaping around the existing
homes.
The Annual erosion rates for the Town ranges from 2' /year to 2.5' /year per the Division of Coastal
Management's 2011 Annual Erosion Rate maps. Currently, the Town's proposal is to install a Geo -Tube
sandbag revetment to protect the 20 or so homes located north of the Topsail Reef Condominium complex. This
particular area of North Topsail Beach has experienced "accelerated erosion" within the past 12 -15 months and
the shoreline is progressively receding. Of the 20 or so properties included in this permit request, roughly 15 are
considered "imminently threated ", or have an erosion escarpment within twenty (20) feet of the foundation of
the structure(s).
The Town of North Topsail Beach currently has an active CAMA Permit (No.79 -10) that authorizes sand
deposition along the entire ocean front area of North Topsail Beach. The material used for this project includes
excavated material from the New River Inlet Channel Re- alignment project, as well as excavation from a near-
shore borrow site. To date, the Town has completed Phase I of the shoreline stabilization/channel re- alignment
project, which happens to include the area for which the applicant is requesting the sandbag revetment. Permit
No. 79 -10 was originally issued on July 21, 2010, and later amended on June 20, 2014. The permit is scheduled
to expire on June 12, 2015. Plans are underway to begin completion of Phases II -V of the shoreline stabilization
project once the moratoriums are lifted for turtle nesting (i.e. November 15th)
The Town of North Topsail Beach Land Use Plan does not have a "dry sand beach" classification: However; the
upland areas of this project are classified as Developed. The waters of the project site are classified as SA by the
NC Division of Water Quality. The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has NOT designated this area of New
River / Atlantic Ocean as a Primary Nursery Area, and the waters adjacent to the proposed project are CLOSED
to the harvesting of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The applicant is proposing to install approximately 1,450 linear feet of Geo -tubes (oversized sandbags) from
roughly 2276 New River Inlet Road to 2382 New River Inlet Road. As proposed, the Geo -tube revetment would
adjoin, or abut, the existing temporary erosion control structure(s) located along the eastern side of Topsail Reef
condominiums and would span north, terminating at 2382 New River Inlet Road (owned by the Town of North
Topsail Beach). As designed, the Geo -tube revetment would consist of multiple bags, each measuring
approximately 7.5' in height (above the existing elevation) X 45' in circumference. (See Sheet 3 of 3, page 20
for details on the design of the Geo- Tube/MacTube).

North Topsail Beach — "Phase I Emergency Sandbag Revetment" Project
Page Three
As described, each Geo -Tube would measure approximately 50' -150' in length, which would be installed
parallel to the shoreline, along the seaward side of the existing homes /dwellings. The main Geo -tube would be
placed on top of a mat (scour apron) that would also contain an anchor tube (shallow) near the seaward toe of
the project boundary and an optional anchor tube on the land side, giving a total linear dimension of 45' base
width (anchor tube to anchor tube). The anchor tube would be used to prevent the main tube from shifting due
to scour and/or wave inundation. As stated by the applicant, the Geo -tubes would be for protection of the
aforementioned structures, and not for the creation of any new dune, or dune core.
According to the application package, site drawings and project narrative, the applicant intends to fill the Geo -
tubes with sand currently held in storage from an area north of the project site, labeled and referred to as the
"spit ". The spit is a broad, relatively flat, dry sand beach area that is located along the far northeast section of
the island. The area is generally undisturbed, with the exception of foot traffic, and vegetation is beginning to
propagate throughout. The elevation of the spit is roughly 2' -4' above the normal high water level, with a slight
depression in the center. In total, the spit consist of approximately 5.0 acres of what the Town considers
premium sand for shoreline protection immediately adjacent to the referenced properties. As designed, the
applicant would remove approximately 12 " -15" (top layer) from the spit, or approximately 10,000 cubic yards,
which is what the applicant's engineer estimate is needed for the Geo- tubes.
As planned, the construction methodology would proceed as follows: The Town, or its contractor, would use an
excavator and /or front end loader to remove the required amount of material from the spit. Once loaded, the dry
sand would be placed in a "hopper" where it would be mixed with seawater (pumped from the surf zone into the
hopper) and then pumped into the tubes. As I understand the process, the hopper would move up and down the
beach, in conjunction with the filling of the tubes.
Based on historical documentation (i.e. DCM files), it appears the applicant's proposal would result in a sand
bag revetment over /atop existing temporary erosion control structures. Our records indicate that several homes
in the vicinity of the project site received sand bag permits and actually installed sandbags at these properties
back in the 1990's. Some of the sand bags still remain intact and were visible prior to the deposition of sand
associated with the shoreline stabilization/channel re- alignment project.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The applicant's proposal to remove sand from the "spit" would result in the disturbance of approximately 5.0
acres of dry sand beach, from which approximately 10,000 cubic yards of material would be removed. The
excavated material would pumped into a 1,450 linear foot section of Geo - tube(s) measuring approximately 45'
in width and 7'5' in height. Approximately 29,000 sq. ft. (20' x 1,450') of material would be placed at or below
the normal high water level, while approximately 36,250 sq. ft. would be placed above the elevation of normal
high water. The applicant has provided a copy of the oceanside easement agreement for this project (as it
corresponds to the shoreline protection project) and it appears the scope of the work is consistent with the intent
of the easement agreement. Impacts to the "spit" area, as a result of project completion, are uncertain and
unknown at this time. Increases in turbidity should be expected during the project; however, they should
dissipate once the project is complete.
Submitted by: Jason Dail Date: August 28, 2014 Office: Wilmington

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The Town of North Topsail Beach completed Phase 1 of its multifaceted inlet and
shoreline management plan in February 2013 with the repositioning of the New River
Inlet ocean bar channel to a more central location between the south end of Onslow
Beach and the north end of North Topsail Beach. The material removed during
repositioning of the channel was used to construct a beach fill` along 7,730 feet of
shoreline south of New River Inlet.
The condition of the north end of North Topsail Beach prior to construction of the Phase
1 beach fill project is shown in Photo 1 with the condition immediately after construction
provided in Photo 2.
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re- Nourishment — November 2012. The eight buildings in the upper left of the
4ie Topsail Reef Condominiums.
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rnoto L. rost - Nourishment — Eebruary 2013.
The ocean bar channel of New River Inlet was moved for the purpose of inducing sand
accumulation on the south side of the inlet's ebb tide delta. Based on the documented
historic behavior of the inlet, moving the channel to a more central position with an
alignment approximately perpendicular to the adjacent shorelines would result in
accretion of the shoreline south of the inlet. The time required for the new channel to
have a positive impact on the shoreline was estimated to be at least 5 years.
Monitoring of the inlet has demonstrated some of the expected results are taking place
with sand accumulating on the south side of the inlet, however, the rate of build -up, as
predicted, has been relatively slow. As a result, the north end of North Topsail Beach has
continued to experience high rates of erosion. As of August 2014, most of the fill placed
north of the Topsail Reef Condominiums has been lost (Photos 3 to 5).
The loss of the beach fill has placed approximately 20 residential structures located north
of Topsail Reef in imminent danger of being severely damaged or possibly destroyed. In
addition to the threat to the homes, flooding of the area has been exasperated (Photo 6)
with flood waters spilling on to New River Inlet Road and side streets.
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overall management plan for New River Inlet and the shoreline of North Topsail
,q , ,BeachA ws for the periodic maintenance of the ocean bar channel in order to keep the
4F &nnel in its preferred position and alignment. Material removed to maintain the
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Photo No. 3. View looking north of Topsail Reef Building #1— August 7, 2014. Arrow
identifies house shown in Photo No. 4.
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channel is to be used to provide periodic nourishment of the North Topsail Beach
shoreline including the shoreline nourished during Phase 1.
The conditions of the permits issued for the project only allows maintenance of the
channel to be accomplished every four years providing one of two channel maintenance
thresholds are met. One channel threshold is associated with shoaling of the channel
while the second is based on the position and alignment of the channel. With the initial
project being completed in February 2013, the Town of North Topsail Beach is not
permitted to maintain the channel until at least the 2016/2017 environmental dredge
window. Given the present condition of the shoreline, the Town of North Topsail Beach
needs to take immediate emergency measures in order to prevent the loss of the 20
threatened residential structures between now and the time it is permitted to maintain the
channel.
The temporary sand bag revetment allowed under CAMA (15A NCAC 7H.1700), which
is limited to a height of 6 feet above the existing ground and a maximum bottom width of
20 feet, is not adequate to provide the degree of protection deemed necessary to protect
the 20 residential structures for a minimum of 2.5 years. This is evident by the history of
failure of previously permitted sandbag revetment in the area as demonstrated in Photo 7.
Therefore, the Town of North Topsail Beach has elected to install a sand tube structure
known as the MacTube® or a comparable structure. The MacTube is a geotextile
container made from a woven polypropylene (PP) geotextile which is available from
Maccaferri, Inc. Comparable tube structures include the ProTecTubeTM supplied by
Advanced Coastal Technologies, LLC.
A plan view of the sand tube revetment is provided on Sheet 2 of 3 and a typical cross -
section view of the MacTube® is shown on Sheet 3 of 3 in the Attachments. The
proposed sand tube would begin at the existing "super- sized" sandbag revetment at
Building #1 of the Topsail Reef Condominium and extend 1,450 feet parallel to the
existing shoreline. A 50 -foot return wall would extend landward from the north end of
the sand tube structure just north of the home located at 2378 New River Inlet Road.
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Photo No. 4. House north of Topsail Reef,Building #1. View looking north toward New
River Inlet. — August 7, 2014. -
Photo No. 5. View looking south toward Topsail Reef Building #1 — August'/, Lu 14.
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Photo 7. Example of failed sandbag revetment on north end of North Topsail Beach.
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1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Town of North Topsail Beach
Phase 1 Emergency Sandbag Revetment
Applicant 1 • First Name
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Last Name
Stuart
Last Name
Turille
Applicant 2: First Name
MI -
Last Name
N/A
N/A
N/A
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
2008 Loggerhead Court
N/A
North Topsail Beach
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28460
Onslow
910 - 328 -1349 ext. NA '
N/A
Street Address (if different from above)
City
28409
State
ZIP
N/A
-N /A-
FAX No
N /A'
N /A-
Email
[e-mail]
City
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Coastal Planning & Engineering of NC; PC
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
James
T.
Jarrett
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
4038 Masonboro Loop Rd
N/A
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Phone No. 1
Phone No. 2
28409
910 -791 -9494 ext, N/A
910 - 264 -2166 ext. N/A
FAX No
North Carolina Professional Engineering License
910 - 791 -4129
005545
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
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ZIP
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A -
Email
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3, Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State
Onslow
New River Inlet Rd
Rd. #
N/A I I
(normal high water) or NWL (normal water
NIA
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
NIA
Town of North Topsail Beach
NC
28460
Phone No,
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with
910 - 328 -1349 ext. N/A
/!st)
g Identify and describe the existing land uses ad acent to the proposed project site,
N /A,
a. In which NC river basin Is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed
`White Oak River Basin
project
R -1 Residential
New River inlet and Atlantic Ocean
c. Is the water body Identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the
®Natural ❑Manmade []Unknown
proposed project site.
J. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
New River Inlet and Atlantic Ocean
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city
®Yes ❑No
limit the proposed work falls within,
Town of North Topsail Beach
4. Site Description'=
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
Approximately 1,650 feet.
255,000 sq ft (5.85 ac)
c. Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW
N/A I I
(normal high water) or NWL (normal water
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
level)
approximately +6 to +8 ft NAVD88
e. Vegetation on tract
No native dune grasses are present seaward of the erosion scarp line due to continuing erosion issues and past efforts
associated with Phase 1 of the beach management project. Sand fencing and dune vegetation were installed on the
artificial dune included in the beach fill design but the continuing erosion has destroyed almost all of the fencing and grass.
(Photo Nos. 3 to 5 in the attached Project Narrative).
f. Man -made features and uses now on tract
There are currently 20 residential structures located along the ocean shoreline north of the Topsail Reef Condominiums.
New River Inlet Road is located immediately landward of the homes. The residential structures serve as both permanent
residences and rental properties.
g Identify and describe the existing land uses ad acent to the proposed project site,
The property immediately south of the proposed sand tube installation is occupied by the Topsail Reef Condominiums. To
the north, the area Is undeveloped and bounded by New River Inlet. The Topsail Reef Condominiums are protected by a
sandbag revetment Installed in 2012.
h. How does local government zone the tract?
I Is the proposed project consistent with the
R -1 Residential
applicable zoning?
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
J. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes ®No
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K Hasa professfaarchaeologlcal assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. NA
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li (is(lherproposedtproject located in a National Registered Historic District or does it Involve a ❑Yes ®No ❑
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tiolia6RegiM; listed or eligible property? NA

m. (1) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(it) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ❑Yes ®No
(111) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ❑Yes ❑No
(Attach documentation, if available)
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.
The sand tube revetment will provide temporary erosion protection for 20 residential structures north of the Topsail Reef
Condominiums. The sand tube structure will also protect a portion of New River Inlet Road from damage due to
continued erosion and should reduce flooding due to waves overwash and unusual high tides (Photo No. 6 in the
Attached Project Narrative). A vicinity map, general layout of the proposed sand tube structure, and a typical cross -
section of the revetment is provided on Sheets 1 of 3 to 3 of 3 in the Attachments.
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.
The sand tubes will be filled with sand obtained from the sand spit area located immediately north of the area (Exhibit 1
in the Attachments). Bulldozers and frontend loaders will be used to shape the area prior to placement of the sandbags.
The frontend loaders and dump trucks will be used throughout the operation to deliver sand from the borrow site and
maneuver the sand tubes into position. A pump will be used to provide seawater to turn the sand into slurry which will
then be pumped into the sand tubes The bulldozer will be on standby during sand tube placement and will be used to
final dress the area once the last tube is In place.
d List all development activities you propose
The single purpose of the project is to Install the temporary sand tube revetment In the area fronting the 20 residential
structures north of the Topsail Reef Condominiums. .
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New Wor+ ° g
The proposed project would provide new protection to the 20 residential structures north of the �"M WI'LM?
Topsail Reef Condominiums. While some of the home owners had previously installed
sandbag revetments permitted under existing CRC rules, none of those previous sandbag AUG 2
structures still exist.
f. What Is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? Ap oximatel 2.1
Sand tubes would cover approximately 1,450 linear feet of ocean shoreline with a 50 -foot nSq.Ft or Acres
wingwall or tieback on the north end (Sheet 2 of 3 in the Attachments). Installation will disturb
an area about 60 feet wide resulting in a total disturbed area of approximately 2.1 acres.
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public access way or other area ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
The sand tubes will be installed seaward of the front piles of the 20 residential structures and
could encroach seaward of the existing mean high water line in the area. The proximity of some
of the structures to mean high water currently Imposes some restrictions on public access along
the area such that the sand tube structure would not have a significant incremental impact on
public access at the time of high tide.
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h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
N/A
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 [DNA
J. Is there any mitigation proposed? If yes, attach a mitigation proposal. ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
While there Is no formal mitigation proposed for the sand tube installation, the Town of North
Topsail Beach will continue to monitor the area with beach profile surveys associated with Its
ongoing inlet/beach management plan. The Town expects to perform maintenance of the
new channel through New River inlet in the next 2.5 years. At that time, some of the dredged
material could be used to provide beach nourishment in the sand tube project area.
Maintenance of the Inlet channel will be predicated on satisfying conditions contained in DOA
permit SAW 2005 -00344 and CAMA permit 79 -10.
CEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
AUG 2 2014
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6. Additional Information'
In addition to this completed application form, (MP -1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted In order
for the application package to be complete. Items (a) — (t) are always applicable to any major development application.
Please consult the application instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the required Items below.
a A project narrative. (See attached)
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.
No Work has been done at the site for this project. See Sheets 2 of 3 and 3 of 3 in the Attachments for the plan view of the
proposal and a typical cross - section, respectively.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar voth the area to the site. (See
Sheet 1 of 3 in the Attachments)
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other Instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected
properties. N/A
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
Name See Attached Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and
issuing dates.
Permittee: Town of North Topsail Beach (management plan) DOA Permit SAW- 2005 -00344
Permittee: Town of North Topsail Beach (management plan) CAMA Permit 79 -10
Permittee: town of North Topsail Beach (truck haul from spit) CAMA Permit 191 -05 (As modified)
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 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
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.
REC •IVY that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review
age etes to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit
DC'M W1LM1NGTiZ,lrca:tipnPand follow -up monitoring of the project.
II further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
AUG 2 . �U I3 &te 141 Print Name Stuart Turille
Signature
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
❑DCM MP -4 Structures Information

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.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and /or fill activities. All values should be given in
feet.
'. EXCAVATION ❑
a Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or
NWL in cubic yards.
Material needed to fill the sand tubes will be obtained
from the sand spit located on the north end of North
Topsail Beach. The entire area Is above NHW. The
Town has formally requested a modification to CAMA
Permit 191 -05 to allow removal of material from the area
show on Exhibit 1 in the Attachments. Total volume of
material needed to fill the sand tubes will be about 9,000
to 10,000 cubic yards.
c (1) Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands /marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAV), shelf 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 the excavation in these
areas:
To provide sand to fill 1,450 linear feet of sand tubes
and a 50 -foot vongwall at the north end
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b. Type of material to be excavated
Beach sand and shell.
d. High - ground excavation in cubic yards.
9,000 to 10,000 cubic yards.
Access
Channel
Boat
Boat
Rock
Rock
Other (excluding
(NLW or
Canal
Basin
Ramp
Groin
Breakwater
shoreline
NWL )
stabilization)
Length
Width
Avg.
Existing
NA
NA
Depth
Final
Project
NA
NA
Depth
'. EXCAVATION ❑
a Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or
NWL in cubic yards.
Material needed to fill the sand tubes will be obtained
from the sand spit located on the north end of North
Topsail Beach. The entire area Is above NHW. The
Town has formally requested a modification to CAMA
Permit 191 -05 to allow removal of material from the area
show on Exhibit 1 in the Attachments. Total volume of
material needed to fill the sand tubes will be about 9,000
to 10,000 cubic yards.
c (1) Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands /marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAV), shelf 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 the excavation in these
areas:
To provide sand to fill 1,450 linear feet of sand tubes
and a 50 -foot vongwall at the north end
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b. Type of material to be excavated
Beach sand and shell.
d. High - ground excavation in cubic yards.
9,000 to 10,000 cubic yards.

2, DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL 0This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area b. Dimensions of disposal area.
All excavated material will be placed in sand tubes and The approximate area to be covered by
installed in front of 20 residential structures located north sandbags will be approximately 90,000 sq,
of the Topsail Reef Condominium Buildings #1. ft.(2.1 acres).
c. (1) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ❑No ®NA
(Ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
e. (1) 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:
N/A
(i) Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?
❑Yes []No ®NA
(ii) If yes, where?
(1) Does the disposal include any area in the
water?
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
(0) If yes, how much water area is affected?
Based on conditions at the time of
Installation, between 0.5 and 0.8 acres
could be below the NHW line
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ❑This section not applicable
(if development is a wood groin, use MP -4 — Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization: b. Length: 1450 It plus a 50 -tt Wingwall
[]Bulkhead ❑Rlprap ❑Breakwater /Sill ❑ Width, Total approximately 38 feet including
Other: Geotextile Sand Tube revetment 18 to 20 feet for the tube and about 18 feet
for the scour apron.
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL• 0 to 20 ft d. Maximum distance watenward of NHW or
NWL: 20 ft.
e. Type of stabilization material: f. (I) Has there been shoreline erosion during
45 -foot circumference geotextile sand tubes. Tubes will preceding 12 months?
have a height of 6.5 to 7.0 feet and a bottom width of ®Yes []No ❑NA
approximately 38 feet which includes a scour apron on (ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source
both sides. of erosion amount information.
Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water h.
level. Between 18,000 and 20,000 sq ft.
Bulkhead backfill Rlprap
Breakwater /Sill Other geotextile sand
filled tubes
i Source of fill material.
Sand tubes will be filled with sand obtained from the
surface of the sand spit located adjacent to New River
Inlet (see Exhibit 1 in the Attachments).
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The shoreline north of Building #1 of the
Topsail Reef Condominiums receded
between 50 and 150 feet from February
2013 (post - construction) and April 2014.
The shoreline has continued to recede
since April 2014 resulting in the loss of 250
feet of beach width in some areas
Type of fill material.
Geotextlie tubers filted'Qth-sand.
U� ri OPY A10
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4. OTHER FILL ACTIMIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (1) Will fill material be brought to the site? ❑Yes ❑ b. (I) Will fill material be placed in coastal
� 1M'
If yes,
(Ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water
(ili) Dimensions of fill area
(iv) Purpose of fill
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
OWL ®None
(n) Describe the purpose of the fill in these
areas:
5, GENERAL "
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and b. What type of construction equipment will be
erosion controlled? used (e.g., dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
N/A (ail material to be placed In sand tubes) dredge)?
Bulldozer, trucks, and frontend loader.
(1) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the d. (1) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting
project? a uipment to project site? ❑Yes ®No
❑Yes ®No ❑NA MNA
(11) If yes, explain what type and how they voll be (i) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to
implemented. avoid or minimize environmental impacts.
Date
Project Name _
Phase 1 Emergency Sarid Tube'Revetment•— North end "North Topsail,Beach
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Applicant Name
Town of North Topsail Beach =
Applicant Signature _ tR,Q
DCRECEIVED
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