20081252 Ver 1_CAMA Permit Application_20080818

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor James H. Gregson, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
August 15, 2008
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Cyndi Karoly iaEN v+rrtR
Environmental Biological Supervisor ???i,?os?rrsroRM?r'??taaRvct?
Division of Water Quality
FROM: Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: CA MA Permit Application Review
Applicant: MERCHANTS MILLPOND STATE PARK
Project Location: Millpond Road, Gatesville, Gates County
Proposed Project: Concrete boat ramp and floating docks
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return
this form by 09/05/08 to 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557. If you have
any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Kelly Russell at [phone],
ext. 222. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data are requested.
REPLY:
This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED
DATE
1367 U.S. 17 South, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Merchant's Millpond State Park
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Millpond Rd. Gatesville, Gates County
Photo Index - 2006: 234-6427(T-12).. , 2000:234-1890.(K-4)
1995:148-1556(0718) =
State Plane Coordinates - X: 9704033 Y:26904230 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 07/23/2008
Was Applicant Present - yes
5- PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete -• August 12, 2008
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Gates County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation, transitional
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, PTS
(C) Water Dependent: yes
(D) Intended Use: public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - none
Planned - none
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - wooden boat ramp, pier,
Planned - concrete boat ramp, floating dock
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: n/a
Source - applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED SHADED
337.5 ft.
(A) PTA 550 ft.
(B) PTS 240 ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 1,127.5 sq. ft. of Public Trust Area and Public Trust
Shoreline
(E) Primary Nursery Area: no
(F) Water Classification: C Open: no
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Remove an existing wooden boat ramp and replace with a
22.5 ft. by 15 ft. concrete boat ramp and construct a series of floating docks
measuring 60 ft. by 6.5 ft. and 8 ft. by 20 ft.
Field Investigation Report
Page 2
Proiect Setting
The, location of the proposed development site is within a 3, 300 acre state park- located off. of
Millpond Rd. (SR 1400) in Gatesville, Gates County. The development site is located on
Merchant's Millpond adjacent to Bennett's Creek which is a tributary of the Chowan River.
The elevation of the development site is approximately 3 ft above NWL. Existing features
located in the vicinity of the development site include a maintenance building, asphalt parking
lot, existing wooden boat ramp, and an existing wooden pier. The development site is
surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest with cypress and tupelo present in the millpond.
There are no known archaelogical sites in the immediate vicinity of the proposed
development. The waters of Merchants Millpond are classified as C by the Division of
Environmental Management and are closed to shellfish harvesting.
The water depths range from -1 ft. near the shore to -4 ft. at the terminal end of the
proposed boat ramp.
Development Proposal
In order to provide water access to the public, Merchants Millpond State Park proposes to
replace an existing wooden boat ramp with a concrete boat ramp that would extend 22.5 ft
below NWL and would be 15 ft. wide. The length of the boat ramp below NWL is needed to
access deeper water to ensure proper and safe boat launching. The applicant also
proposes to construct a series of floating docks measuring 6.5 ft, by 60 ft. and 8 ft. by 20 ft.
The floating dock structure would be located adjacent to the boat ramp and the existing
wooden pier.
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed boat ramp project would fill 337.5 ft. of Public Trust Area and 240 ft. of Public
Trust Shoreline. The proposed floating dock would shade 550 ft. of Public Trust
Area. Temporary water turbidity will occur during construction.
Submitted by: Kelly Russell
Date: August 8, 2008
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Parks and Recreation
Michael F. Easlev, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Lewis R. Ledford, Director
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July 23, 2008
CAMA
This is a boat ramp renovation project at Merchants Millpond State Park. The current boat ramp has
incorrect slope and creates sedimentation problems of the millpond. The accompanying existing pier
is not ADA compliant.
It is our wish to renovate this boat ramp to create a more visitor and environmentally friendly boat
ramp as well as improve it to an ADA compliant pier. This project will enhance the visitor experience
of the citizens of the state of North Carolina to their state park facilities.
Jay Greenwood
Park Superintendent
Merchants.Millpond State Park
71 VS ifWY 158 E
Gatesville, NC 27938
1615 Mail service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615
Phone: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • Internet: www.ncsl)arks.net
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DCM MP-1
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1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information; ''. ,
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project'Lockion
County (can b multiple)
Gam. Street Address
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Subdivision Name city _? ? ? S#ate Zip
Phone No.
.35-1. I C ext Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
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a. In which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of b dy of w er neare§. to
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c. Is the water body Identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
?Natural Wanmade ?Unknown d. Name the closest major water bod to the proposed project site.
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e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
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a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
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h. How does local government zone the tract? I. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
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j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ?Yes ) o
k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, ttach a copy. Yes ?No ?NA
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1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it i volve a ?Yes No ?NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
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M. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ?Yes o
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ?Yes 40
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? ?Yes ?No
(Attach documentation, if available)
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
pply source.
o. Describe existing drinking RW
ibe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
p. Descr
S..Activi 4 'andlm acts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ?Commercial Pubiic/Govemment
?Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of pure se, use, and daily op rations of the project when complete.
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c. Describe the proposed constru ti methodology, types of con truction ipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to a store .
d. List all development activities you ropose.
e. Are the proposed acti ities mainten ce of an n e isting project, newyvork, or both?
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f. What is the approximate total distur ed land area res g from the proposed project ?, 60 ? 'Wq.Ft or ?Acres
g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area Yes ?No ?NA
that the public has established use of?
h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed dischar as to watteerrs? of the state. O 1. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ?Yes o ?NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ?Yes ?No ?NA
j. Is there any mitigation proposed? ?Yes o ?NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items tielow, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (aJ - (f) are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to properly prepare the, required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. 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.
Name Phone No. -
Address. -
Name Phone No.
Address
Name Phone No.
Address
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
I. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
7. 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 the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
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 hat the ' formation provided in this application is truthful to the best of my kn ledge. Ord,,,.,
Date 0 Print Name
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Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
j].DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ?DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
?DCM MP-3 Upland Development
UQCM MP-4 Structures Information -

Form DCM MP-4
STRUCTURES
(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 that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information.
1. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA CHARACTERISTICS ?This sectiorf not applicable
a. (1) Is the docking facility/marina: b. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
?CommercialIR?ublic/Govemment ?Private/Community b(yes ?No
c. (1) Dock(s) and/or pier(s)
(ii) Number
(iii) Length _

(iv) Widt r?
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(v) Floating Was ?No
e. (1) Are Platforms included? ?Yes to
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ?Yes ?No
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
d. (i) Are Finger Piers included? ?Yes wo
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ?Yes ?No
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f. (i) Are Boatlifts Included? ?Yes , `
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
g. (i) Number of slips proposed
(ii) u 1ber of slips existing
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I. Check the proposed type of siting:
? Land cut and access channel
?Open yvater; dredging for basin and/or channel
>ivzeen water; no dredging required
?Other; please describe:
k. Typical boat length:
m. (i) Will the facility have tie pilings?
?Yes Alo
"(ii) If yes number of tie pilings?
h. Check all the types of services to be provided.
? Full service, including travel lift and/or rail, repair or
maintenance service
? Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
? Dockage ("wet slips") only, number of slips:
? Dry storage; number of boats:
lKSoat ramp(s); number of boat ramps:
? Other, please describe:
j. Describe the typical boats to be served (e.g., open runabout,
charter boats, sail boats, mixed types).
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1. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
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2. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS >(This section not applicable: 1
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project.
? Office Toilets
? Toilets for patrons; Number: ; Location:
? Showers
j] Boathoiding tank pumpout; Give type and location:
b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater.
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and trash.
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled?
e. (1) Give the location and number of "No Sewage Discharge" signs proposed.
(ii) Give the location and number of "Pumpout Available" signs proposed.
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of?
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" signs proposed.
I. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality.
j. -What will be the marina policy on overnight and live-aboard dockage?
k. Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing?
1. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina, what types of services are currently provided?

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m. Is the marnaldocking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area?
?Yes []No
n. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area?
?Yes ?No
o. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
(0), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected.
[]CW []SAV []SB
[]WL []None
p. Is the proposed marina/docking facility located within or within close proximity to any shellfish leases? ?Yes []No
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder(s), and give the proximity to the lease.
3. BOATHOUSE. (including covered lifts) ° `This section not applicable'
a. (1) Is the boathouse structure(s):
[]Commercial OPublic/Govemment j]Pdvate/Community
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from drlpline dimensions.
not applicable'
4. GROIN wood, sheetpile, rretc. 'If a rock groin , use MP-2,-Excavation and Fill.) his section
a. (1) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
5. BREAKWATER (e.g., wood, sheetpile,'etc) )Rfhis section not applicable.
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a. Length b. Average distance from NHW, NWL, or wetlands
c. Maximum distance beyond NHW, NWL or wetlands
6. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS-: is section not applicable
a. Is the structures):
' []Comrhercial []Public/Government []Private/Community
c. Distance to be placed beyond shoreline
Note: This should be measured from marsh edge, if present.

e. Arc of the swirig _
b. Number
d. Description of buoy (color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
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7. GENERAL
a. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent riparian property lines b. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent docking facilities.
Note: For buoy or mooring piling, use arc of swing including length
of vessel.
c. Width of water body d. Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL
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e. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
OYes Ao ?NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be Implemented.
8. OTHER is section not applicable
a. Give complete description:

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MAJOR PERMIT FEE MATRIX
Applicant: Mfr+.+-
Selection Development Type Fee -DCM % DWQ %
(14300 1601 435100093 1625 6253) (24300 1602 436100095 2341)
1. Private, non-commercial
development that does not $250 100%($250) 0% ($0)
involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands
or open water areas: ,-..•
II. Public or commercial
development that does not
400
$ 100%($400) 0%($0)
involve the filling or
excavation of any wetlands
fuS FED AY
or open water areas:
III. For development that
involves the filling and/or
excavation of up to 1 acre
of wetlands and/or open
water areas, determine if A,
B, C, or D below applies:
III(A). Private, non-
commercial development, if $250 100%($250) 0%($0)
General Water Quality
Certification No. 3490 (See
attached can be applied:
Ill(B). Public or commercial
development, if General $400 100%($400) 0%($0)
Water Quality Certification
No. 3490 (See attached)
can be applied.
III(C). If General Water
Quality Certification No. $400 60%($240) 40%($160)
3490 (see attached) could
be applied, but DCM staff
determined that additional
review and written DWQ
concurrence is needed
because of concerns
related to water quality or
aquatic life:
III(D). If General Water
F-? Quality Certification No. $400 60%($240) 40%($160)
3490 (see attached) cannot
be applied:
IV. For development that
? involves the filling and/or $475 60%($285) 40%($190)
excavation of more than
one acre of wetlands and/or
open water areas:
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