20240395 Ver 1_CAMA Application_20240313

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To:
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Cc:
Thomas. Jessica L; Luck. Cameron A
Subject:
NC DCM - New CAMA Application for Review
Date:
Friday, March 8, 2024 12:30:46 PM
03-08-2024
Hello All,
Please accept this correspondence as the official notification that a CAMA
application from Matthew Scales for development in Arapahoe, Pamlico
County is available on the Portal. Attachments include: Field Investigative
Report, work plans, and any other documents intended for you.
Please provide comments by 29 March 2024.
The application ID is PA-1213
For questions or concerns about the portal, please contact Gregg Bodnar at
area_a.bodnarQdeg.nc.aov or [phone].
For application concerns please see below for the appropriate Major Permit
Staff. Areas below are in relation to the DCM office the application originated
from.
Vacant (Please contact Gregg Bodnar until further notice)
Morehead City, Washington, Elizabeth City and Infrastructure
Cameron Luck at cameron.luck(cbdeg.ncoov (252-515-5419)
Wilmington
Heather Coats at heather. coats(abdeg.nc.aov (910-796-7302)
Beach and Inlet Management
Cathy Brittingham at cathy.brittinaham(cbdeq.nc.aov (919-707-9149)
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K, C. DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
£nvironmenraf FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Matthew Scales
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 286 China Grove Rd Arapahoe, NC 28510
Longitude:-76.73815 Latitude: 34.99753
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA + Dredge & Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
Date of Visit
Purpose of Visit
Applicant Present?
10/10/2023
Site Inspection for Bio Report
Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE -
Application Received
Application Complete
Regional Office
12/26/2023
2/28/2024
DCM
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan: Pamlico County
Land Classification from LUP: Land Classification From LUPs
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Yes
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private/Community
(E) Wastewater Treatment:
Existing: N/A
Planned: N/A
(F) Type of Structures:
Existing: Piers (Ocean and Estuarine) and Docking Facilities, Pier "L" Head, Pier
or Dock, Platform, Shoreline Stabilization, Bulkhead(below MHW/NHW wood),
Riprap(below MHW/NHW)
Planned: Boat Ramp, Boat Ramp, Piers (Ocean and Estuarine) and Docking
Facilities, Pier "L" Head, Pier or Dock, Platform, Shoreline Stabilization, Riprap(below
MHW/NHW)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Erosion Information Source: Annual Erosion Source
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
DREDGED (ft)
FILLED ft2
OTHER (ft)
A Open Water
160 W
CW's above NHW`
C CW's below NHW
Shallow Bottom
High Ground
975 W
Non -Coastal WL
(E) Total Area Disturbed: 1135 ftz
(F) Primary Nursery Area: No
(G) Water Classification: HQW: High Quality Waters; SA: Market Shellfishing, Tidal
Field Investigation Report: Matthew Scales
DCM Major Permit
Page I

Salt Water; NSW: Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Open to Shellfishing: Yes
Field Investigation Report: Matthew Scales
DCM Major Permit
Page 12

8. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Matthew Scales has submitted an application for the installation and repair of an existing
riprap revetment and pier along with a platform extension. New additional structures include
the installation of a boat ramp, a kayak launch platform, two boat slips, and a mooring buoy.
The property is located at 286 China Grove Road, adjacent to the Neuse River in the Town of
Arapahoe, Pamlico County. The major permit application was received on 28 February 2024.
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
The project site is an ±0.74-acre residential property, composed of 2 tracts of land, owned by
Matthew Scales. The parcel has ±145 linear feet of shoreline adjacent to the Neuse River,
which is stabilized by an existing wooden bulkhead with vinyl shielding and remnants of an
existing riprap revetment. A portion of the existing bulkhead on Tract 2 is failing in the area
where the bulkhead meets a 43' wingback along the eastern side of the property. Existing
manmade structures on Tract 1 include a 1787 ft2 residential structure with a 720 ft2 shed and
a 1,550 ft2 brick driveway. In addition, there is also remnants of an existing pier and docking
facility. Tract 2 has no upland development beyond the 43' wingback that runs parallel with
the eastern property line. The Neuse River is approximately ± 18,076' in width with water
depths of approximately -3.0' to -6.5' below normal water level at the sites of construction. No
submerged aquatic vegetation or shellfish resources are located at the project location.
Previous permitting history includes CAMA General Permit No. 88256, issued on 19 April
2023 by the Division of Coastal Management for the replacement of the existing pier. The
permit was modified on 5 May 2023 to include a new step-down platform and an additional
boat lift. With the exception of the first ±16'of decking waterward from the bulkhead, the
project was never completed. No other permitting history was found, but the pier shows up in
GIS records in March of 1993, and the bulkhead appears in GIS records in January of 1998.
The riparian property to the northeast is a residential parcel developed with a single-family
residence, a bulkhead, and an in -ground pool. The riparian property to the southwest is a
residential parcel developed with a single-family residence, and remnants of a private pier and
docking facility.
The Neuse River is a coastal water body, as designated by the Division of Marine Fisheries and
the Wildlife Resource Commission, and is classified as SA, HQW, NSW by the Environmental
Resource Commission. The property is subject to the Neuse Riparian Buffer rules administered
by the N.C. Division of Water Resources. The Neuse River is also designated as closed to shell
fishing and is not a Primary Nursey Area.
10. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
For the entire length of the parcel (Tracts 1 and 2), approximately 130' linear feet of riprap will
be added to the existing riprap revetment to bring the revetment height to 5' and the foot of the
revetment to a maximum of 10' from the NWL. On Tract 1, the applicant is proposing to
replace the existing remnants of a 6' x 180' pier and expand the existing L-head platform from
8' x 8' to 8' x 12'. In addition, the applicant plans to add a 15' x 14.5' boat slip with 6 pilings
adjacent to the east side of the terminal L-head platform, a smaller 12.5' x 12.5 boat slip with 4
Field Investigation Report: Matthew Scales
DCM Major Permit
Page 13

pilings to the western side of the pier, and a 4' x 16' step-down kayak launch landward of the
smaller boat lift. A mooring ball is proposed approximately ±100' waterward of the terminal L-
head platform, at a distance that will allow for the maneuvering of a 35' sailboat. It will feature
a 2000 lb. cast iron anchor that will rest in depths of -6.5' below NWL.
On Tract 2, a 15' x 65' boat ramp is proposed at the southeastern corner of the property where
the bulkhead is beginning to fail. The ramp will feature a 15' x 40 concrete slab and a 3' x 30'
launch dock along the length of the boat ramp. The boat ramp will be excavated, and the
concrete slab will be poured before the existing portion of the failing bulkhead is removed. The
depth at the end of the boat ramp will reach approximately -3' below NWL.
11. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The project as proposed for the pier and docking facility will shade 160 ft2 of the creek bottom
(excluding the pier) which is under the allowable shaded impact area of 1160 ft2. Approximately
975 ft2 of uplands will be excavated for the installation of the boat ramp. The project as proposed
will impact the 50' Neuse Riparian Buffer Zone and the 75' CAMA Area of Environmental
Concern. This project will result in temporary turbidity from the repair and installation of the
pier, platforms, and boat slips. Total area disturbance totals are projected for ±0.029 acres at
±1135, ft2. No other impacts are anticipated.
Name: Jessica Thomas Date: 03-11-2024 Office: DCM
Field Investigation Report: Matthew Scales
DCM Major Permit
Page 14

Permit Application Report
Application ID
Application Type
Submitted
App Complete
Deadline
Decision
Expiration
PA-1213
DCM Major Permit
12-26-2023
02-28-2024
05-13-2024
Primary Applicant Information
Applicant
Type
Title
Business Name
Name
Email
Business Phone
Mobile Phone
Individual
Mr.
Matthew
Scales
[e-mail]
7742053985
7742053985
Physical Address
Mailing Address
Street 1
City
State
Zip
Street 1
City
State
Zip
286 China
Grove Rd.
Arapahoe
NC
28510
286 China Grove Rd.
Arapahoe
NC
28510
Registered Agent Information
Agent Type
Title
Business Name
Name
Email
Business Phone
Mobile Phone
Physical Address
Mailing Address
Street 1
City
State
Zip
Street 1
City
State
Zip
Project Information
Project Name
Project Type
Disturbed Land Area (Scl Ft/Acres)
Waterfront rehab
Private/Community
1135 Sq. Ft. / 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: CAMA 88256 - Matthew Scales - April 19, 2023
Project Location Information
Address
County
River Basin
Subdivision
County Parcel ID
Latitude
Longitude
286 China Grove Rd
Arapahoe, NC 28510
Pamlico
Neuse
34.99753
-76.73815
Project Discharges to State Waters
Discharge Type
Surface
Runoff
Sanitary
Wastewater
Industry/Commercial
Effluent
Vessel
I Wash Down
Residential
Other
Wastewater/Stormwater Discharged Into Wetland?
Discharge Same Salinity as Receiving Waters
Is There Any Mitigation Proposed
False
False
False
Detailed Description of the Existing Development Located on the Property
Existing Man -Made Features:
iai y i ��iuenuai nome, garage, dock
Existing Land Uses:
Single family, primary residence
Existing Wastewater Treatment/Disposal:
Existing private septic systerr
Solid Waste/Fish Offal/Trash Disposal:
Use and Daily Operations of the Project When Complete
Proposed Development Purpose:
Repair existing storm damage, further PIULecL P1ONer Ly from tuture damage, ano dud privaLe leisure features.
Buildings/Facilities/Units/Structures:
One boat ramp.

Use & Daily Operations:
Private use dock, boat ramp, boat lift for personal sailboat, fishing, swimming, launching small boats / kayaks and walking into the
river to swim.
Construction Methodology & Equipment:
Occasional rental � use of borrowed personal tractor, and contractor's use of a barge for lift installation, kept in
yard for short period
Development Activities Narrative Specifics:
New mooring ball installation, rehab existing dock, add a couple of small additions to dock, add a small fishing boat lift and a larger
sailboat lift, install a boat ramp, add some more riprap in front of seawall.
Application Narrative:
The purpose of this project is to repair my residential property from storm
damage, add additional protection against future storms, and to add features for
leisure activities. The property is near the lower end of the Neuse river. The
river is about 5 miles wide at this point. The property is my full time
residence. The property is % of an acre and contains a single family home and
garage that was built in 1976.
Repair
The existing dock has sustained damage from previous storms (mostly from
Hurricane Florence) and has no remaining decking and is missing a handful of
pilings. The remaining pilings appear to be in good condition and should support
a new deck. It is a wooden deck with wooden pilings roughly 8' on center. In
work from a previous permit, decking as been rebuilt in the first 16' from the
bulkhead.
A section of the pvc bulkhead is failing. There is an older wooden bulkhead that
is taking the load at the moment behind the pvc wall in this location. This
section will need something to be done. I am proposing to just install a boat
ramp at this location and remove the failed wall.
Protection
To add additional bulkhead protection, I am proposing to add additional riprap
over existing riprap. There is an older layer of riprap that is largely still in
place of 2-3' pieces the entire length of the bulkhead. This existing layer is
completely submerged under normal water level conditions. I am proposing
building up the layer to above the waterline, about 5' above seabed at the
bulkhead.
Leisure features
To add to my property, I am proposing a couple of new features on the dock. A
larger platform at the end of the dock, a small "kayak dock" along the side, a
"small fishing boat" boat lift, and a "large sailboat" boat lift at the end.
I am proposing a boat ramp through the existing bulkhead at the point where it
is starting to fail. This boat ramp's primary purpose is to allow access to the
water for swimming, dinghy launch, with an occasional small boat launch. The
boat ramp will have a dock along the side to aid in launching boats. I am
proposing excavation of the ramp and pouring of a concrete ramp before removal
of the existing bulkhead. The ramp will have bulkhead construction on both
sides. The boat ramp will neck down towards the entry end to allow some room for
an existing live oak tree.
A new mooring to be installed past the end of the dock, far enough out to allow
the swing of a sailboat. Mooring will be of DORMOR cast iron type.
* 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: True
Boat Ramp Dimensions
Length
Width
Avg Existing Depth
Final Project Depth
Distance Waterward of NHW/NWL
65
15
-3
-3
0
Will Fill Material Be Placed In Any Of The Following Areas
Area
Sq. Ft. Affected
Purpose of Fill in This Area
Coastal Wetland/Marsh (CW)
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
Shell Bottom (SB)
Other Non -Coastal Wetlands (WL)
Boat Ramp Structures
Structure Type
Length
Width
Quantity
Fixed Piers
30
3
1
Shoreline Stabilization Development Activity Included: True
Has There Been Erosion in the Preceding 12 Months Amount of Erosion (Feet Within the Past 12 Months)
False
Source of Erosion Amount Information
Shoreline Stabilization
Type of Stabilization
Describe "Other' Stabilization
Rip Rap/Revetment
Type of Stabilization Material
Describe "Other" Stabilization Material
Granite
Length
Width
Avg Distance Waterward of NWH/NWL
Max Distance Waterward of NHW/NWL
130
10
10
10
Sq Ft of Fill to be Placed Below Water Level
Type of Fill Material
Source of Fill Material
1
0
N/A
How Will Fill Material be Kept on Site and Erosion Controlled
N/A
Will Wetlands be Crossed in Transporting Equipment to Project Site
Explain Steps Taken to Avoid/Minimize Environmental Impact
False
Living Shoreline Development Activity Included: False
Piers & Docking Facilities Development Activity Included: True
Docking Facilities Details
Facility Use
# of Tie Pilings
Existing Slips
New Slips
Private/Community
48
0
3
Piers & Docking Facility Structures
Structure Type
Length
Width
Quantity
Fixed Platforms
16
4
1
Fixed Platforms
12
8
1
Boatlift
14.5
15
1
Boatlift
12.5
12.5
1
Fixed Piers
180
6
1
Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Associated With This Docking Facility
Structures Consistent With Water Use Plan
Existing Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Slips
New Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Slips
False
0
1

Buoy Details:
Moorings & Buoys Details
Mooring or Buoy
Distance From Shoreline
Arc of Swing
Water Depth
Mooring Buoy
280
60
6.5
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: True
Freestanding Moorings & Buoys - General
Structures Consistent With Water Use Plan
Existing Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Slips
New Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Slips
False
0
1
Buoy Details:
Freestanding Moorings & Buoys Details
Mooring or Buoy
Distance From Shoreline
Arc of Swing
Water Depth
Mooring Buoy
280
60.00
6.50
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
35
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)
15
70
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)
26400
6.5
0
0
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