20200585 Ver 2_CAMA Application_20240219

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
BELLS ISLAND CAMPGROUND
MINOR MODIFICATION TO PERMIT 112-22

l. APPLICANT'S NAME: William Privott

2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 769 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC 27929
Longitude: -75.96498 Latitude: 36.42208

3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA

4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
Date of VisitPurposeof VisitApplicant Present?
10/11/2023Confirm Existing Site ConditionsYes

5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE:
Application Received Application Complete Regional Office
1/10/2024 DCM -Elizabeth City Regional Office

6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan: Currituck County
Land Classification from LUP: Commercial
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Estuarine Shoreline, Public Trust Shoreline, Public Trust Areas, Estuarine
Waters
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment:
Existing: Septic
Planned: N/A
(F) Type of Structures:
Existing: Boat ramp, Pier, Platform, Bulkhead (vinyl), Riprap, Campground
Planned: Elevated accessways
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 0
Erosion Information Source: Observations Since Installation of Riprap Revetment

7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
222
DREDGED (ft) FILLED (ft) OTHER (ft)
(A) Open Water 36
(B) Coastal Wetlands above NWL
(C) Coastal Wetlandsbelow NWL
(D) Shallow Bottom
(E) High Ground 138
(F) Non-Coastal Wetlands
(G) Total Area Disturbed: 174 ft²
(H) Primary Nursery Area: No
(I) Water Classification: SC: Aquatic Life, Secondary Contact Recreation, Tidal Salt Water
(J) Open to Shellfishing: No

Field Investigation Report: Bells Island Campground
DCM Minor Modification to Permit 122-22
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8. PROJECT SUMMARY:
The site is located at 769 Bells Island Road, Currituck County, adjacent to Currituck Sound and a man-
made canal. A replacement bulkhead fronted by a riprap revetment was recently installed along 850
feet of the shoreline in accordance with Major Permit 112-22. As an addition to the original project,
three elevated timber accessways are being requested to provide safe recreational/pedestrian access
across the revetment to the water.

9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The proposed project is within the Bells Island Campground located near the southern end of Bells
Island in Currituck County. In total, the property is 20.29 acres in size and is bisected by Bells Island
Road. The campground occupies the 9.41 acres east of Bells Island Road.

Upland elevations on the property range between one and three feet (NGVD). Soils adjoining the
recently installed riprap revetment are principally comprised of Dragston loamy fine sands. The
adjacent riparian property to the northwest contains a single-family dwelling with a bulkheaded
shoreline. The adjacent riparian property to the southeast contains a single-family dwelling with a
riprap shoreline. Currently, the property contains gravel parking areas and driveways, a tennis court,
two single-family dwellings, a garage, multiple designated camping areas, bath houses, a pier, a fixed
platform, a recently installed boat ramp, and 850 feet of recently installed replacement vinyl bulkhead
fronted by a riprap revetment.

A 0.023-acre family cemetery (labelled "Woodard, E R . N U" on County GIS maps) is located in the
north-central portion of the property.

The project site is located along the shoreline of Currituck Sound and a connected man-made canal
along the northern property line. Adjoining waters are classified as Joint Waters that are jointly
managed by NC Marine Fisheries Commission and NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Adjoining
waters are classified as SC and are closed to shellfishing. Water depths along the shoreline range from
-1.0 feet to -3.2 feet, with an average depth of -2.5 feet. The substrate just offshore of the riprap
revetment is comprised of muddy sand. No wetlands or submerged aquatic vegetation were observed at
the time of site inspection.

10.PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This Minor Modification is being requested to allow modification of CAMA Major Permit Number
112-22. The requested modification consists of the addition of three (3) elevated timber accessways
over a riprap revetment recently installed along the main shoreline (i.e., Currituck Sound). Including a
set of stairs on each end, each of the elevated structures will measure 4.0 feet by 14.5 feet (for 58 square
feet each). The structures will be constructed on upland and lifted into place as one unit with excavator.
The pilings will be installed hydraulically to secure structure in place.

11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
In total, 174 square feet of previously permitted riprap revetment will be shaded. Of this total, 138
square feet will be above the normal water line (NWL) and 36 square feet will be below NWL. An
archeological assessment of the family cemetery has not been conducted; however, no activities are
proposed within or near the cemetery.

Name: Martin Mitchell
Date: 01-16-2024
Office: Division of Coastal Management - Elizabeth City Regional Office
Field Investigation Report: Bells Island Campground
DCM Minor Modification to Permit 122-22
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Permit Application Report
Application Application Type Submitted App Complete Deadline Decision Expiration
ID
PA-1258 DCM Minor 01-10-2024
Modification
Primary Applicant Information
Applicant TitleBusiness Name Email Business Mobile
Type Name Phone Phone
Individual Mr. William [e-mail] 25226722842522672284
Privott
Physical AddressMailing Address
Street 1 City State Zip Street 1 City StateZip
769 Bells CurrituckNC27929107 Baggy Davis Ln Currituck NC27929
Island Rd
Registered Agent Information
Agent TypeTitleBusiness Name Name EmailBusiness Mobile
Phone Phone
Business/Company Atlantic Atlantic [e-mail] 252-599-2603 252-599-
Environmental Environmental 2603
Consultants, LLC Consultants, LLC
Physical Address Mailing Address
Street 1 City State ZipStreet 1 City State Zip
PO Box 3266 Kitty North 27949 PO Box 3266 Kitty HawkNorth 27949
Hawk Carolina Carolina
Project Information
Project Name Project TypeDisturbed Land Area (Sq Ft/Acres)
Bells Island Campground Commercial 174 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: 112-22 CAMA; ORM ID No. SAW2020-00806;
Water Quality Project #20200585 v2
Project Location Information
AddressCounty River Basin Subdivision County Parcel ID Latitude Longitude
769 Bells Island CurrituckPasquotank Bells Island 36.42208 -75.96498
Road Currituck, NC
27929
Project Discharges to State Waters
Vessel
Surface Sanitary Industry/Commercial
Discharge Type Wash Residential Other
Runoff Wastewater Effluent
Down
Wastewater/Stormwater Discharged Discharge Same Salinity as Receiving Is There Any Mitigation
Into Wetland? Waters Proposed
False False False

Detailed Description of the Existing Development Located on the Property
Existing Man-Made Features:
Existing campground with accessory buildings, bulkhead, riprap revetment, and boat ramp.
Existing Land Uses:
Commercial recreational uses within Bells Island Campground.
Existing Wastewater Treatment/Disposal:
On-site conventional wastewater system.
Solid Waste/Fish Offal/Trash Disposal:
On-site dumpsters.
Use and Daily Operations of the Project When Complete
Proposed Development Purpose:
Construct three (3) elevated timber accessways over the existing bulkhead and riprap revetment to provide safe
pedestrian access to adjoining waters of Currituck Sound.
Buildings/Facilities/Units/Structures:
Existing campground facility with armored shoreline, and imbedded family cemetery. See attached site plan.
Use & Daily Operations:
Campground sites and recreational access to the Currituck Sound.
Construction Methodology & Equipment:
General framing practices to construct timber accessways. Pilings to be installed hydraulically to keep structures in
place. Backhoe or small excavator use for installation.
Development Activities Narrative Specifics:
Each of the three stuctures will measure 4.0 feet wide by 14.5 feet long. Structures to be constructed as one unit on
land and lifted into place with excavator. Pilings to be installed hydraulically at corners to secure structure in place.
Application Narrative:
This Minor Modification is being requested to allow modification of CAMA Major
Permit Number 112-22. The requested modification consists of the addition of
three (3) elevated timber walkways over a recently installed riprap revetment.
The walkways are needed to provide safe recreational/pedestrian access to
adjacent waters of Currituck Sound.
Boat Ramp Development Activity Included: False
Shoreline Stabilization Development Activity Included: False
Living Shoreline Development Activity Included: False
Piers & Docking Facilities Development Activity Included: False

ExcavationDevelopment 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
Log Removal/Marine Debris Development Activity Included: 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: Three Elevated Timber Accessways
Marina Development Activity Details: Not applicable