20231016 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20230718

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT

Field Investigation Report: Tyrrell County
DCM Major Permit
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l. APPLICANT'S NAME: Tyrrell County
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Waterfront Park off SR 1241 Columbia, NC 27925
Longitude: -76.25617 Latitude: 35.917
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE:
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
Date of Visit Purpose of Visit Applicant Present?
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE:
Application Received Application Complete Regional Office
6/21/2023 7/14/2023 DCM - Washington Regional Office
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan: TYRRELL, Tyrrell County, Town of Columbia (See Joint
Land Use Plan with County)
Land Classification from LUP: Land Classification From LUPs
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Estuarine and Ocean System, Public Trust Areas, Estuarine Waters
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public/Government
(E) Wastewater Treatment:
Existing: N/A
Planned: N/A
(F) Type of Structures:
Existing: Piers (Ocean and Estuarine) and Docking Facilities, Pier \"T\" head,
Pier or dock, Platform, Shoreline Stabilization, Bulkhead(vinyl), Upland Development,
Boardwalk
Planned: Piers (Ocean and Estuarine) and Docking Facilities, Dolphin, Platform
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: n/a
Erosion Information Source: Annual Erosion Source
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED (ft2) FILLED (ft2) OTHER (ft2)
(A) Open Water 0 0 0
(B) CW’s above NHW 0 0 0
(C) CW’s below NHW 0 0 0
(D) Shallow Bottom 0 0 544
(E) High Ground 0 0 0
(F) Non-Coastal WL 0 0 0
(E) Total Area Disturbed: 0 ft²
(F) Primary Nursery Area: No
(G) Water Classification: SC: Aquatic Life, Secondary Contact Recreation, Tidal Salt
Water
Open to Shellfishing: No
Field Investigation Report: Tyrrell County
DCM Major Permit
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Field Investigation Report: Tyrrell County
DCM Major Permit
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8. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Mr. Kevin Amory of Insight Planning and Development has submitted the following
application of behalf of the Town of Columbia for the installation of an additional 8’ x 48’
platform section on their currently existing 8’ x’ 20’ platform to create a 8’ x 68’ single level
platform with 2 additional tie pilings located at each end of the new structure. The project
site is located off SR 1241 adjacent to the HWY 64 bridge access that crosses the
Scuppernong River in Columbia, Tyrrell County, North Carolina.

9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:

The site involves a .6-acre tract of land adjacent to the Scuppernong River that is used as a
municipal park by the town’s residents and tourist. The majority of the shoreline in the project
area is stabilized with vertical bulkhead with an existing wooden access ramp leading down to
the property from Hwy 64 West. Landward of the bulkhead are wooden walking paths, picnic
tables, outdoor grills, and a gazebo surrounded by various upland grasses some pine trees and
various scrub shrub growth. There are section 404 wooded wetlands that have been identified
on site. However, no wetlands exist in the vicinity of the proposed project.
The adjacent upstream (North) property is a large area of wooded wetlands containing the
remnants of the decommissioned HWY 64 bridge. The downstream property (south) of the
project area abuts the currently used HWY 64 bridge and areas of wooded wetlands.
The site elevation is ±1’ above normal water level (NWL) along the Scuppernong River and is
classified as SC at the project location by the Environmental Management Commission. The
area along the Scuppernong River is coastal fishing waters and there were no SAV’s on site at
the time of field visit. The applicant has acquired two previous general permits, one for
shoreline stabilization and the other for the current pier and docking facility.

10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant proposes to add a 8’ x’ 48’ platform addition and 4 tie pilings to the currently
existing 8’ x20’ T-head platform and the end of the existing pier. The additional 8’ x’ 48’
section would create a 8’ x’ 68’ single level platform with two sets of tie pilings extending
from each end of the newly constructed platform. The tie pilings would extend off the North
and South ends of the platform a maximum of 20’ to allow larger boats access to the 544ft²
uncovered platform.

11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The project will result in short-term localized turbidity from the construction and installation of
the platform and tie pilings. The total project will result in 544ft² of shaded river bottom. This
will use 544ft² of the land owners 2,000ft² of allowable shaded platform area.

Name: Thomas Grandy

Date: 07-19-2023 Office: DCM - Washington Regional Office

Permit Application Report
Application ID Application Type Submitted App Complete Deadline Decision Expiration
PA-1087 DCM Major Permit 06-21-2023

Primary Applicant Information
Applicant Type Title Business Name Name Email Business Phone Mobile Phone
Business/Company Tyrrell County Tyrrell County [e-mail] 9192189471 9192189471
Physical Address Mailing Address
Street 1 City State Zip Street 1 City State Zip
108 Water Street Columbia NC 27925 POB 449 Columbia NC 27925

Registered Agent Information
Agent Type Title Business Name Name Email Business Phone Mobile Phone
Business/Company Insight Planning and
Development
Insight Planning
and Development
kamory@insight-
pd.com
9103920060 9103920060
Physical Address Mailing Address
Street 1 City State Zip Street 1 City State Zip
5030 New Centre
Drive
Wilmington NC 28403 5030 New Centre
Drive
Wilmington NC 28403

Project Information
Project Name Project Type Disturbed Land Area (Sq Ft/Acres)
Scuppernong River Park Improvement Phase III Public/Government 0 Sq. Ft. / 0 Acres
Is proposed project located in national registered historic district or national register listed/eligible: False
List of previous state or federal permits for work on project tract:
Project Location Information
Address County River Basin Subdivision County Parcel ID Latitude Longitude
Waterfront Park off SR 1241
Columbia, NC 27925
Tyrrell Pasquotank 8719293819 35.917 -76.25617
Project Discharges to State Waters
Discharge Type Surface
Runoff
Sanitary
Wastewater
Industry/Commercial
Effluent
Vessel
Wash Down Residential Other
Existing Discharges to State Waters Yes No No No No No
Wastewater/Stormwater Discharged Into Wetland? Discharge Same Salinity as Receiving Waters Is There Any Mitigation Proposed
True False False

Detailed Description of the Existing Development Located on the Property
Existing Man-Made Features:
Site is municipal park and includes concrete pads, gazebo, chainlink fencing, walkways, ADA handicap ramp, bulkhead, existing 40'
pier, existing 8x20 dock perpendicular to the pier
Existing Land Uses:
Site is a municipal park
Existing Wastewater Treatment/Disposal:
N/A
Solid Waste/Fish Offal/Trash Disposal:
N/A
Use and Daily Operations of the Project When Complete
Proposed Development Purpose:
Site will remain as a municipal park. The 8' x 48' dock expansion to create a 8' x 68' platform will allow for additional public access to
the park from the water, the docking of larger boats such as tour boats and will allow docking of boats such as the Periauger and
Elizabeth II during the annual Scuppernong River Festival. The County of Tyrrell requests that the entire dock expansion be on the
same elevation.
Buildings/Facilities/Units/Structures:
A 8' x 68' dock will allow for additional public access to the park from the water, the docking of larger boats such as tour boats and
will allow docking of boats such as the Periauger and Elizabeth II during the annual Scuppernong River Festival. The County of Tyrrell
requests that the entire dock expansion be on the same elevation.
Use & Daily Operations:
Site will remain as a municipal park
Construction Methodology & Equipment:
Marine construction from barges to drive piles and frame the dock expansion
Development Activities Narrative Specifics:
Other than the expansion to the existing dock there will not be any other development activities.
Application Narrative:
In 2008, the County of Tyrrell was deeded the land for the waterfront park from
NCDOT after the new US 64 bridge was built and the old US 64 bridge section was
dismantled. The park lies in between the old road section and the new bridge
along side the Scuppernong River. The park is the location for the annual
Scuppernong River Festival. In 2017, the County received a permit to build a 40
foot pier with a platform of 8x20 that is perpendicular to the pier. In 2018,
the County received a permit to replace the old wooden bulkhead with 500 feet of
vinyl bulkhead. In 2018, the Belle of Washington (tour boat) was used by 65
tourism officials and legislators to tour historic waterfront towns in the
Albemarle region. The tour boat was not able to dock at the 8 x 20 platform and
had to off load the guests via a ramp directly onto land. Additionally, the park
is the location for the annual Scuppernong River Festival and they are unable to
host larger boats during the Festival. The County has made application and
received two grants for the expansion of the platform so they can provide great
water access to the park for the public, to host tour boats and expand the
Festival. The County is requesting to expand each end of the platform by 8 feet
wide and 24 feet long, with two mooring dolphins at each end spaced 10 feet on
center. This would create a 8' x 68' platform, accounting for 544 square feet on
one level. The County was informed that 144 square feet of the new platform area
exceeds the limit of platform area on a single level and a CAMA Major Permit
would be required for the proposed docking facility.

In the grant applications, the County stated that the platform expansion would
be ADA compliant. The County does not want to go back and request permission for
the platform to not be ADA compliant. This could jeopardize their funding and
delay the project. Also, the County does not know if the change in elevation
would impact the intended use by tour boats.

The County requests the entire 544 square feet of platform area be on the same
level to comply with ADA standards.

* The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein
is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

* The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review
and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable
reasonable period of time.

Boat Ramp Development Activity Included: False

Shoreline Stabilization Development Activity Included: False

Living Shoreline Development Activity Included: False

Piers & Docking Facilities Development Activity Included: True

Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Associated With This Docking Facility
Structures Consistent With Water Use Plan Existing Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Slips New Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Slips
True 0
Buoy Details:

Excavation Development Activity Included: False

Bridges & Culverts Development Activity Included: False

Oceanfront Erosion Control Development Activity Included: False

Temporary Structures Development Activity Included: False

Utility Crossings Development Activity Included: False

Freestanding Moorings, Buoys & Bird Nesting Poles Development Activity Included: False

Docking Facilities Details
Facility Use # of Tie Pilings Existing Slips New Slips
Public/Government 4 0 2
Piers & Docking Facility Structures
Structure Type Length Width Quantity
Fixed Platforms 68 8 1
Moorings & Buoys Details
Mooring or Buoy Distance From Shoreline Arc of Swing Water Depth
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Log Removal/Marine Debris Development Activity Included: Yes/No

Navigational Aids Development Activity Included: False

Other Fill Below Water Level Development Activity Included: False

Stormwater Structures Development Activity Included: False

“Upland Development” Development Activity Included: False

Energy Facilities Development Activity Included: False

Aquaculture Development Activity Included: False

Submerged Lands Mining Development Activity Included: False

General Development Activity Details Required
General Development Activity Questions
These questions are applicable if 1 of the following development activities are included in the project
(Boat Ramps, Freestanding Moorings, Buoys & Bird Nesting Poles, Piers & Docking Facilities, Temporary Structures, Living Shorelines,
Shoreline Stabilization Submerged Lands Mining)
Boat Type(s) Typical Boat Length Other Boat Type (Describe)
Open runabout; Sail boat; Personal water craft;
Non-motorized; Other 20 Tour Boats
Adj Riparian Property Line #1 (Proximity of
Structure Nearest to Property Line)
Adj Riparian Property Line #2 (Proximity of
Structure Nearest to Property Line)
Adj Riparian Property Line #3 (Proximity of
Structure Nearest to Property Line)
35 100
Width of Water Body Water Depth @ Waterward End of
Structure (NLW or NWL)
Water Depth @ Most Landward
Boat Slip (NLW or NWL)
Water Depth @ Most Waterward
Boat Slip (NLW or NWL)
412 12 12 12
Navigational
Aids Required
Number of
Buoys
Number of Day
Markers
Min Distance of Each Aid Placed
Beyond Shoreline
Max Distance of Each Aid Placed
Beyond Shoreline
False

Marina Development Activity Details Required

PROJECT: Install 8’ x68’ platform with 4 tie
pilings at end of existing pier

Tyrrell County
c/o Insight Planning and
Development
108 Water Street
Columbia NC 27925
Thomas Grandy – DCM
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington , NC 27889

08-04-2023