19970615 Ver 1_Complete File_19970722

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. D. Harold and Ms. Betsy R. Gurganus
704 John Small Ave.
Washington, NC 27889
Dear Mr. and Ms. Gurganus:
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July 22, 1997
Beaufort County
WQC 401 Project #970615
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material and dredge 0.013
acres of waters for the purpose of constructing a boat ramp at SR 1315 on Pamlico River, as you described in
your application dated 7 July 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered
by General Water Quality Certification Number 3112. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or
local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non - Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval
will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611 -7447. This certification and its conditions
are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality trader Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919 - 733 -1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
John Parker, DCM
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT RECEIVED
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT jot 0 71997
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: D. Harold and Betsy R. Gurganus ENVIRONMENNALWENCES
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Beaufort County off SR 1315 (Edgewater Beach Road) on the
Pamlico River near Washington, North Carolina
Photo Index - 1995: 100 -1062; P -18, R -18,19 1989: 2 -64 -7; J- 13,14, K -14
1984: 73 -580; L- 13,14, M -14
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,592,400 Y: 646,200
Washington Quad. (lower right corner)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D &F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 06/05/97 04/26/96
Was Applicant Present - NO YES
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 06/17/97
(D) Total Area Disturbed: f 0.1 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SB -NSW Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a 10 slip pier facility ±260 feet into the
Pamlico River, construct a 15' wide by 20' long boat ramp and replace 3 - 25' long wooden groins.
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan -
Beaufort County
Land Classification From
LUP - Conservation(water, wetlands), Urban Transitional(land)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES,EW,PTA
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment:
Existing - Community septic - LPP system
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures:
Existing - 6 unit Town homes under construction
Planned - 2 additional 6 unit Town homes, pier with 10 slips, a boat
ramp, and replace 3 - 25' long wooden groins
(G) Estimated Annual Rate
of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands
f 300 ft2 f 300 ft2 f 2,144 ft2
River bottom
boat ramp boat ramp shaded /piers
(C) Other High ground
f 375 ft2
boat ramp
(D) Total Area Disturbed: f 0.1 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SB -NSW Open: NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a 10 slip pier facility ±260 feet into the
Pamlico River, construct a 15' wide by 20' long boat ramp and replace 3 - 25' long wooden groins.

D. Harold and Betsy Gurganus
Beaufort County
Project setting
The project site is located off SR 1315 (Edgewater Beach Road) on the Pamlico River near
Washington, North Carolina. The proposed site is approximately 3.4 acres on which a 6 unit
town house is under construction. The applicant's long range plan is to construct two additional
6 unit town houses for a total of 18 units and expand the proposed pier from 10 to 18 slips. When
Mr. Gurganus gets to this point, he will apply through the permit process to upgrade to a marina
and will comply with the NCEPA requirements. The current town house construction and
associated land disturbing was authorized by a CAMA Minor permit issued on 25 June 1995.
Vegetation on the tract in the cleared area is limited to several cypress trees along the shoreline
and annual grasses. The most landward portion of the property is vegetated with mixed
hardwoods and pines and has been delineated as 404 wetlands by the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
The property is bordered on the west side (upstream) by a developed lot with a dwelling,
pier and bulkhead. This property is vegetated with mixed hardwoods, lawn grass and ornamental
shrubs. The project site is bordered on the east (downstream) side by a developed lot with a travel
trailer, pier and bulkhead. This property is vegetated with mixed hardwoods, pines, and lawn
grasses. The average pier length in this area of the river ( ±1,00' in each direction) is
approximately 100 feet.
Pamlico River at the proposed site is classified as SB -NSW by the Environmental
Management Commission. This area of the Pamlico River is not open to shell fishing. The
Division of Marine Fisheries has designated this portion of the Pamlico River as a Special
Secondary Nursery Area.
Project description
The applicant proposes to construct a pier 6' wide by 260' long with 10 slips (five on each
side) that will average 16' 2" wide by 35' long with 4 - 2' wide by 16' long finger piers and
outside mooring pilings. The pier will terminate with a 6' by 76' T -head. A 15' wide by 20'
long boat ramp is proposed on the upstream side of the pier. The applicant proposes to replace
3 existing wooden groins in the same location with a maximum length of 25' below the normal
water level.
Anticipated impacts
Approximately 300 ft2 of river bottom will be excavated for the installation of the boat
ramp. The construction of the pier complex will result in the shading of ±2,144 ft2 of river
bottom. Approximately 375 ft2 of uplands will be disturbed. The project will result in localized
turbidity as a result of the filling and construction activities.
David W. Moye - 17 June 1997

Form DCM -MP -1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name D. HAROLD & BESTY R. GURGANUS
Address 704 JOHN SMALL AVENUE
City WASHINGTON State NC
Zip 27889 Day Phone [phone]
Fax 919 - 792 -3696
b. Authorized Agent:
Name JOHN G. THOMAS - THOMAS ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS, P.A.
Address P-0- BOX 1309
City NEW BERN State NC
Zip 2856 Day Phone gi g- F,37 -g7g7
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) CYPRESS BAY
b. City, town, community or landmark
IJASII I NG"ITON
c. Street address or secondary road number
So 1315
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes - X No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay)
PAMLICO RIVER
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and /or filling activities.
PIER, BOAT SLIPS, & BOAT RAMP
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? NEW
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? PRIVATE
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of .proposed
NOTE. Permit wit/ be iu+ud in nano of landowner(s), andior project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. PRIVATE USE BY CYPRESS BAY
projccY name.
. TUHHOME•' OWNERS.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJF,CT
a. County BEAUFORT
Revised 03/95

Form DCM -MP -1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 3.421 ac
b. Size of individual lot(s) TOWNHOUSS
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 4 FT
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
SANDY -LOAM
e. Vegetation on tract A FEW TREES & GRASS
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
COMMUNITY SEPTIC -LI'P SYSTEM
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
STORMWATER ONLY
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
BYAUFORT COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
f. Man-made features now on tract 6 -UNIT TOWNHOUSE.
BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION S. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation X Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
N/A
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No N/A
(Attach Zoning compliance cerfificate, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes X No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? -X— Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Sher c,nL
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? YES
(Arrach doru~ntation, if availtd4e)
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Revised 031"
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 71.020' ) for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the

Form DCM -MP -1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• 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. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name W.B. SCOTT, JR.
Address 85 EDGEWATER BEACH RD.
Phone WASHINGTON, N.C. 27889
(919) 946 -4323
Name R OBIN R. M00RE, SR.
Address 6623 RIVER ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Phone [phone]
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
WASREWATER IMPROVEMENT PERMIT X11045
COE GENERAL PERMIT NW# 12
DWQ GENERAL CERT X13032
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
RevLwd 03195
6. 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 conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
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 the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the 23 day of MAY 19 97
Print Name JO /. THOMAS
Signature \
1itr or Authorized Agent
Pleise indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP -2
Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP -3
Upland Development
X DCM MP-4
Structures Information
DCM MP -5
Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6
Marina Development
NOTE. Please si},n and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.

Form DCM -MP -2
EXCAVATION
AND FI LL
(Except 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.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average
Eidstiog
Length Width Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp 20'
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
Revised 03/95
15' 2'
Final
Project
Depth
2'
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 6
b. Type of material to be excavated SAND
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 7
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area ON -SITE
b. Dimensions of disposal area 20 x 50
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
X Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes X No
If yes, where?

Form DCM -MP -2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes X No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes X No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION N/A
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes X No
Revised 03/95
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes x No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Spread out for
landscaping. Erosion Controlled
with seeding & silt fence
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Backhoe
c. Will wetlands be crassed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
Cyp4to (e�ctName
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May 23, 1997
Date

Form DCM -MP4
S'i'RUC'i'URES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
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 which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and /or Pier(s)
(1)
_ Commercial _Community
✓ Private
(2)
Number 1
(3)
Length Z60
(4)
Width 4
(5)
Finger Piers /-Yes
No
(i) Number `f
(ii) Length A' '
(iii) Width Z '
(6)
Platform(s) ✓Yes
No
(i) Number 1
(ii) Length '2 6
(iii) Width l
(7)
Number of slips proposed
/0
(8)
Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines '�_ /,.5 - '
(9)
Width of water body 4-
ha_ (e f
(10)
Water depth at waterward
pnd of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) �Q /4
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number _?
(2) Length(s) ZS't
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) H/A
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
Revised 03/95
e. Mooring buoys %X /�
(1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water body
(5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
f. Mooring structure (boatlift mooring
_ pi li_n,✓Pri(1) _Commercial o nty v.a) t
e
(2) Number /0
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
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