20221203 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20221011

From: Snider, Holley
To: ben(a coastalpermitguy.com; rstone5969Calaol.com
Cc: Dunn, Maria T.; Hardino, Kimberlee k; Luck, Cameron A; Currey, Gregory E CIV USARMY CESAD (USA); Elks
Katharine B SAW
Subject: RE: [External] Re: Richard and Karen Stone - NCDMF Comments Received
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 9:11:00 AM
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Conceptual Seawall Detail Normal caf1aa54ed.pdf
20221203 Ver 1 CAMA Application 20220825.pdf
Good morning Ben,
The DWR has reviewed the permit application for Richard and Karen Stone located at 1300 River
Bend Drive in Shallotte, Brunswick County. The DWR has concerns regarding the impacts to coastal
wetlands associated with proposed alignment and construction of the redi-rock retaining wall
system. The DWR has concerns regarding the lack of information and detail provided in the
application with regard to construction methodology and potential secondary impacts to water
resources associated with construction of this type of retaining wall system. The cross section
drawing in the application packet lacks the detail showing how the wall will be anchored into the
existing soil base. Information contained in the application states a 'crane/mini excavator' and 'if
any equipment is in the marsh, marsh mats will be used.' Heavy equipment, including a mini
excavator on mats, used in a tidally influenced soft bottom coastal marsh significantly increases the
potential for site alteration and compaction to occur. If equipment is used in the marsh, the
approval will be conditioned to include monitoring for a period of two growing seasons after
construction completion and potential mitigation if the marsh fails to recover and is permanently
impacted.
The DWR also has concerns regarding secondary impacts to the marsh resulting from excavation necessary for
installation of the required base to stabilize the redi-rock system. Is the proposed bulkhead alignment measured
from the base of the wall below grade or the wall alignment above grade? I have attached a copy of a typical sea
wall detail from the redi-rock website. The notes and details on the typical drawing refer to design provided by a
local Professional Engineer. Has this wall been engineered and if so what will the base material? The DWR also has
concerns related to the type of backfill to be utilized, will a combination of stone and filter fabric be utilized? How
will the disturbed soils, including what is excavated for installation of the base and the slope, be prevented from
entering the adjacent surface waters. Will sedimentation and erosion control BMPS be implemented and if so
where are they proposed to be located?
The DWR requests that additional engineering details be provided that describe the construction
methodology for the redi-rock retaining wall to ensure that the proposed activities are consistent
with 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(1), 15A NCAC 02H .0220 and 15A NCAC 02H. 0224. Updated drawing
should be provided that include the engineered details of the redi-rock wall, its location in relation
adjacent structure to be protected, the proposed base and backfill material, slopes, depth and
height of wall, any erosions control measures, construction corridors, etc. The application is on
hold until all of the information detailed above has been received by our office.
Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or need my assistance.
Sincerely,
Holley Snider "Th
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Phone: [phone]
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Wilmington, NC 28405
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From: Harding, Kimberlee k <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, October 7, 2022 7:55 AM
To: Luck, Cameron A <[e-mail]>
Cc: Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>; Snider, Holley <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] Re: Richard and Karen Stone - NCDMF Comments Received
I am not sure what to say. The design takes up a lot of space. However, they will be filling a large
amount of wetlands. In my opinion this design is not appropriate for this property due to the
wetland fill.
Holley, do you have any suggestions?
K rnl eriee Harding
habitat and Enhancement jection
NC Division of Marine fisheries
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9 t 0.796.7+75 (Office)
From: Luck, Cameron A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 10:27 AM
To: Harding, Kimberlee k <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Re: Richard and Karen Stone - NCDMF Comments Received
Hi Kim,
Below is the response from CPG regarding the NCDMF request for the applicant to push the
bulkhead no more than 2' waterward of NHW. Thoughts? Does this fullfill purpose and need for you
all?
I believe they would like to proceed as planned.

Cameron Luck
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] - office
[e-mail]
NOR1 ARo N OEQ3
Department or Environmental Ouali�
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
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Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 3:03 PM
To: Luck, Cameron A <Cameron.LuckPncdenr.gov>
Subject: [External] Re: Richard and Karen Stone - NCDMF Comments Received
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Hey Cameron,
The purpose of this design is to maintain structural integrity of the already eroding hillside adjacent
to the single family residence. The comments/suggestions of NC DMF could potentially undermine
the stability of the sediment under the single family home. The home already has signs of settling on
the waterward side of the house. Please let me know what is necessary to continue with the design
as proposed.
As a note please add that the contractor will use less fill than requested if possible while maintaining
the integrity and purpose of the shoreline stabilization.
Ben
On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 2:46 PM Luck, Cameron A <Cameron.LuckPncdenr.gov> wrote:
Hi Ben,
See attached for comments provided from NCDMF regarding the proposed bulkhead at 1300
Riverbend Dr. SW in Shallotte.

Please advise on how the applicant would like to proceed with their application at this time.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns,
Best,
Cameron Luck
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] - office
Cameron.Luck©ncdenr.gov
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NOR, I CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Duality
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
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