DCM 15-24 - Hoffman, Ganey, Vinci

Permit Class
NEW
Permit Number
15-24
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
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for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to James Hoffman and Trenton Ganey, 331 Seabreeze Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28409
Authorizing development in
New Hanover County at adj. to Masonboro Sound; at 327 and 331 Seabreeze
Blvd. in Wilmington, as requested in the permittee's application (MP-1, MP-4) dated 6/14/23, including
attached workplan drawings (3), Page 1 dated 1/26/23, Page 2 dated 8/11/23 and Page 3 dated 1/26/23.
This permit, issued on January 30, 2024 , is subject to compliance with the application (where
consistent with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation
of these terms may be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Shared Docking Facility
1) This permit authorizes only to docks, pier, boatlifts, gazebo, and other structure and uses located in or
over that water that are expressly and specifically set forth in the permit application. No other
structure, whether floating or stationary, shall become a permanent part of this docking facility
without permit modification. No non -water dependent uses of structures shall be conducted on, in or
over Public Trust waters without permit modification. [07J.0202(c); 07H.0208(a)(1)]
2) No portion of the authorized docking facility shall extend more than one quarter of the width of the
water body. Measurements to determine width of the water body shall be made from the normal high-
water line or the waterward edge of any coastal wetland vegetation which borders the water body,
whichever is more restrictive. [07H .0208(b)(6)(G)]
(See attached sheet for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or other
qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing date.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
January 30, 2029
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees that
your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the Chair
of the Coastal Resources Commission.
For Tancred Miller, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

Trenton Ganey and James Hoffman Permit No. 15-24
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) This permit authorizes a maximum of 8 formalized boat slips. [07J .0202(c)]
4) Any portion of the permitted access pier and docking facilities built over wetlands shall not exceed six
feet in width and shall be elevated a minimum of three feet above the wetland substrate as measured
from the bottom of the decking. [07H .0208(b)(6)(C)]
5) The authorized pier spanning the navigable shore parallel slough shall provide a minimum vertical
navigational clearance of 6 feet, as measured from the normal high-water level to the lowest portion of
the pier structure. The authorized pier shall provide a minimum horizontal navigational clearance of 10
feet. [07H .0208(a)(2)(G)]
6) The authorized covered gazebo shall not be enclosed. Any material used on the sides shall not obstruct
view and shall be permeable to air and water. Screen or wire on the sides along with benches are
permitted. Lattice is specifically excluded from being used under this authorization. [07H
.0208(a)(2)(G)]
7) The roof of the covered gazebo shall not be designed for second story use. [07H .0208(b)(6)(F)]
8) No sewage, whether treated or untreated, shall be discharged at any time from any boats using the
docking facility. Any sewage discharged at the docking facility shall be considered a violation of this
permit for which the permittee is responsible. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout
the entire existence of the permitted structure. [07H .0208(a)(2)(B)]
9) No attempt shall be made by the permittee to prevent the full and free use by the public of all navigable
waters at or adjacent to the authorized work. [07H .0208(a)(2)(G)]
10) The authorized structure and associated activity shall not cause an unacceptable interference with
navigation and shall not exceed the dimensions shown on the attached permit drawings. [07H
.0208(a)(2)(G)]
11) The permittee shall install and maintain at his expense any signal lights or signals prescribed by the U.S.
Coast Guard, through regulation or otherwise, on the authorized facilities. At minimum, permanent
reflectors shall be attached to the structure in order to make it more visible during hours of darkness or
inclement weather. [07H .0208(a)(2)(G); G.S. I I3A-229(a)]
12) The authorized project is located within a primary nursery area (PNA). Therefore, in accordance with
07H.0208 of the Rules of the Coastal Resources Commission, no new dredging or excavation within the
PNA shall be permitted. Dredging in any manner, including "kicking" with boat propellers, is not
authorized. This prohibition shall be applied and enforced throughout the entire existence of the
permitted structure.
USACE Conditions [G.S. 113-229(a); G.S. 113A-107(a)1
13) In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus, the applicant must
implement the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Guidelines, and strictly adhere to all requirements therein.
The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/mammal/manatee_ guidelines.pdf.

Trenton Ganey and James Hoffman
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Permit No. 15-24
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14) In order to protect water quality, runoff from construction shall not visibly increase the amount of
suspended sediments in adjacent waters. [07H .0209(d)(4); G.S. 113A-102(a); 07H .0207; 07H .0208]
15) Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control devices, measures or structures shall be implemented to
ensure that eroded materials do not enter adjacent wetlands, watercourses or properties. [07H
.0209(d)(4); G.S. 113A-102(a); 07H .0207; 07H .0208]
General
16) All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of waters
and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. In the event of a spill of
petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the permittee shall immediately report it to the National
Response Center at [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and Hazardous
Substances Control Act will be followed. [07H .0208(a)(2)(B)]
17) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management. [07J .0406(b)]
18) All construction debris associated with the removal or construction of the permitted development shall
be contained within the authorized project area and disposed of in an approved upland location. [07J
.0209(a); G.S 113A-120(b)]
19) The permittee and/or their contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division prior to project
initiation. [07J .0209(a)]
NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits,
approvals or authorizations that may be required.
NOTE: This permit does not convey any rights, either in real estate or material.
NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the project by way of Regional General Permit 56
(Action ID SAW-2023-02369).
NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources authorized the proposed project by way of General Water
Quality Certification 4497 and assigned the project DWR Project No. 20231570.
NOTE: Future development of the permittee's property may require a modification of this permit.
Contact a representative of the Division at [phone] prior to the commencement of any
such activity for this determination. The permittee is further advised that many non -water
dependent activities are not authorized within 30 feet of the normal high-water level.
NOTE: An application processing fee of $250 was received by DCM for this project.