20090060 Ver 1_CAMA Permit Application_20090114

CAMA MAJOR PERMIT
SAND RIDGE HARBOR MARINA
FOR
JERRY POUNDS
NEUSE RIVER
CRAVEN COUNTY
NEAR BRIDGETON, NC
PREPARED BY
Robert M Chiles, P.E.
PROJECT CONTACT:
R.M. "PETE" CHILES, P.E.
PROJECT ENGINEER
417-A Broad St
PO Box 3496
New Bern, NC 28564-3496
252-637-4702
[e-mail]
NOTES
1. Original hard copy submitted contains original signatures. Electronic document
does not show these signatures as the file format is purely electronic for resolution
and clarity. Scanned drawing resolution was not deemed satisfactory.
2. Specific questions about the project or details of the project should be directed
to the project engineer shown above.
PDF FILE COVER SHEET
DCM MP-1
APPLICATION for

Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name Project Name (if applicable)
Jerry Pounds Construction Sand Ridge Harbor Marina
Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name
Jerry Pounds
Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address PO Box City State
P.O. Box 250 Clayton NC
ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No.
27528 0250 USA 919 - 422 - 1175 ext. 919 - 585 - 2371
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
1014 Pine Walk Circle Garner NC 27529-
Email
[e-mail]
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Robert M Chiles, P.E.
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name MI Last Name
R.M. "Pete" Chiles, P.E.
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name MI Last Name
Mailing Address PO Box City State
417-A Broad St P.O. Box 3496 New Bern NC
ZIP Phone No. 1 Phone No. 2
28564 3496 252 - 637 - 4702 ext. 252 - 670 - 1688 ext.
FAX No. Contractor #
252 637 3100
Street Address (if different from above) City State ZIP
Email
[e-mail]
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Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3. Project Location
County (can be multiple) Street Address State Rd. #
Craven 385 Sand Ridge Rd 1492
Subdivision Name City State Zip
Sand Ridge Harbor Bridgeton NC 28519-
Phone No. 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 body of water nearest to proposed project
Neuse Neuse River
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade? d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
®Natural ?Manmade ?Unknown Neuse River
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ?No work falls within.
Craven County
4. Site Description
a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
1265 linear ft 88.9 acres (3,872,484 sq ft) Three parcels per tax map
c. Size of individual lot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NWL (normal waterlevel)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list) 3 ?NHW or ®NWL
e. Vegetation on tract
The site as it exists consists of approximately 88.9 acres. The areas are broken up into areas that range from hardwood
wetlands (elevations ranging from 1' to 2') to mature hardwood stands on sandy ridges (elevations ranging from 3' to
elevation 13'), and transitional slopes between the ridges and the bottom land. There are three different vegative zones on
the site. The area along the shoreline "Vegative Zone "A", typified by the Dorovan Muck soils has a large number of
buttressed cypress trees and cypress knees protruding through the soil. The low land zones beyond the shoreline "Vegative
Zone'Bare hardwood bottom land with buttressed hardwood trees, the occasional pine tree, and light understory.
"Vegative Zone 'C' " is typifiied by the ridges of sandy soil, mature hardwood trees, and minimal understory.
f. Man-made features and uses now on tract
The site is currently vacant with a single lane gravel/soil roadway into the site
g. Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
The adjacent properties include residential single family housing to the north, vacant swampy land to the east, North
Carolina Gamelands to the south in the center of the property, and vacant wooded wetlands to the east.
h. How does local government zone the tract? i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
No zoning exists in Craven County. (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
?Yes ?No ®NA
j. Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ?Yes ®No
k. Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ®Yes ?No ?NA
If yes, by whom? Dr. Charles Ewen, Ph.D. ECU
1. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ?Yes ®No ?NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 4)
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes ?No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ?Yes ®No
(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.
None
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
None
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
None
5. Activities and Impacts
a. Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ®Commercial ?Public/Government
® Private/Community
b. Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
Sand Ridge Harbor Marina will provide in water storage of privately owned vessels for the residents of the development and
other interested parties. The expected daily operation will likely involve light activity during the week, less than 30 boats
leaving and returning to the marina, and possibly double that number on the summer weekeknds
c. Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
The construction in the CAMA jurisdictional area will be constructed with standard marine construction equipment. The
wooden causeway from the marina office to the waters edge will be constructed with a low ground pressure tracked
excavator with vibratory hammer. The water based portion of the project will be constructed with floating equipment, typically
a floating barge with pile driving equipment. The upland construction will be conducted with standard equipment tracked
excavator, bull dozer, dumptruck, motor grader. Equipment will be staged onsite while construction is underway.
d. List all development activities you propose.
Construction of marina, marina office, roadways and utilities, condominium buildings, and stables/equestrian center.
e. Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New Work
f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 11.08 ?Sq.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 discharges to waters of the state.
No point source discharges are proposed. All storm water will either be infiltrated into the soils or follow the natural drainage
patterns through an approximateminimum of 600 feet of vegative buffer.
i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ?Yes ®No ?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 ®No ?NA
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 4)
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APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) - (f) are always applicable to any n7ajor 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 COLLINS, LONNIE LEON & CATHERINE Phone No.
Address 543 BOXELDER DR ROLLA MO 65401
Name NORTH CAROLINA-STATE OF Phone No.
Address 116 W JONES ST RALEIGH NC 27603
Name FRENCH, JAMES N & JOANNA R Phone No.
Address 1 744 FRANKS AVE NEW BERN NC 28560
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 that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date _23June2008 Print Name Jerry Pounds
Signature
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
?DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ?DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
®DCM MP-3 Upland Development
®DCM MP-4 Structures Information
Form DCM MP-3
UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
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.
GENERAL UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or structures b. Number of lots or parcels.
proposed. CONDOMINUM PROJECT - NO PARCELS
14 TOTAL BUILDINGS 2 community (Marina Office &
Stables; 12 residential, 2 structures - marina access
walkway & 20'x40' walkway step out
c. Density (give the number of residential units and the units per
acre).
198 UNITS/88.9 ACRES = 2.23 UNITS PER ACRE
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the
Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and
sedimentation control plan at least 30 days before land-disturbing
activity begins.
(i) If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
?Yes NNo ?NA
(ii) If yes, list the date submitted:
g. Give the percentage of the tract within the coastal shoreline AEC to
be covered by impervious and/or built-upon surfaces, such as
pavement, building, rooftops, or to be used for vehicular driveways
or parking.
0.0%
i. Give the percentage of the entire tract to be covered by impervious
and/or built-upon surfaces, such as pavement, building, rooftops,
or to be used for vehicular driveways or parking.
6.4%
j. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal.
Contracted sewerage service agreement with Town of
Bridgeton for 120 3 bedroom units. Additional
sewerage will be handled with an onsite community
drain field that also serves as the equestrian center
pasture
1. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to waters of the
state (e.g., surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/
commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges).
Discharges will be limited to difuse flow through an
d. Size of area to be graded, filled, or disturbed including roads,
ditches, etc.
11.08 acres disturbed. 5.73 acres of impervious disturbed
area included incidental grading, drainage etc.
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete)
to be used for impervious surfaces.
COMPACTED GRANITE SUBBASE WITH ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE PAVEMENT. NATURE TRAILS WILL BE
EITHER WOOD DECKING OR CLEAN MULCH.
h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development Permit may also
require a Stormwater Certification.
(i) Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of
Water Quality for review?
®Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If yes, list the date submitted: 26 October07
k. Have the facilities described in Item (i) received state or local
approval?
?Yes ENo ?NA
If yes, attach appropriate documentation.
m. Does the proposed project include an innovative stormwater
design?
?Yes ENo ?NA
If yes, attach appropriate documentation.

approximate 600-700 ft vegative buffer
m. Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.g., well,
community, public system, etc.)
Public water from First Craven Sanitary district
o. When was the lot(s) platted and recorded?
N/A Condominium developement
n. (i) Will water be impounded? ?Yes ®No ?NA
(ii) If yes, how many acres?
p. If proposed development is a subdivision, will additional utilities be
installed for this upland development?
®Yes ?No ?NA
23 June 08
Date
Sand Ridge Harbor
Project Name
Jerry Pounds
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
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
a. (i) Is the docking facility/marina:
®Commercial ?Public/Government NPrivate/Community
(i) Are Finger
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating
b. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
®Yes ?No
c. (i) Dock(s) and/or pier(s) d
(ii) Number 6
(iii) Length A-467, B-258, C- 249, D-275, E-263, F-2881
(iv) Width 8
(v) Floating ®Yes ?No
e. (i) Are Platforms included? ?Yes ®No
If yes:
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
(v) Floating ?Yes ?No
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
g. (i) Number of slips proposed
189
(ii) Number of slips existing
0
i. Check the proposed type of siting:
? Land cut and access channel
?Open water; dredging for basin and/or channel
EOpen water; no dredging required
?Other; please describe:
?This section not applicable
Piers included? ®Yes ?No
93
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®Yes ?No
f. (i) Are Boatlifts included? ®Yes ?No
If yes:
(ii) Number 39 SLIPS 77-108, 183-189
(iii) Length 25
(iv) Width 10
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: 189
? Dry storage; number of boats:
? Boat 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).
Mixture of open run-about, express cruisers, sailboats, and
powerboats.
k. Typical boat length: 25 I. (i) Will the facility be open to the general public?
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m. (i) Will the facility have tie pilings? ®Yes ?No
®Yes ?No
(ii) If yes number of tie pilings?
170
2. DOCKING FACILITY/MARINA OPERATIONS ?This section not applicable
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that will be included in the proposed project.
E Office Toilets
E Toilets for patrons; Number: 6; Location: marina office
® Showers
® Boatholding tank pumpout; Give type and location: Mobile cart with vaccum pump and holding tank, discharges to municipal
system
b. Describe treatment type and disposal location for all sanitary wastewater.
Municipal waste water treatment plant
c. Describe the disposal of solid waste, fish offal and trash.
Municpal waste/trash/recycling pick up
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats be controlled?
Marina will enforce closed head policy with unlimited access to pump-out facility
e. (i) Give the location and number of "No Sewage Discharge" signs proposed.
At marina office, head of each pier, midway down each pier, 12 total
(ii) Give the location and number of "Pumpout Available" signs proposed.
At marina office, head of each pier, midway down each pier, 12 total
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint, sandblasting waste and petroleum products.
N/A
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be disposed of?
No maintenance will be permitted other than cleaning, light carpentery, no grinding, spray painting, etc to be allowed
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" signs proposed. 2 no wake signs at the outboard edges of facility Reflective
markers ath the outboard tie pilings
i. Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and describe the safety measures planned to protect area water quality.
No Fuel facility is planned
j. What will be the marina policy on overnight and live-aboard dockage?
Overnight dockage will be allowed, limit live aboard dockage to 6 day concurrent
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k. Describe design measures that promote boat basin flushing?
Facility is in open water
1. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina, what types of services are currently provided?
N/A
m. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within a primary or secondary nursery area?
?Yes ENo
n. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to any shellfish harvesting area?
?Yes ENo
o. Is the marina/docking facility proposed within or adjacent to coastal wetlands/marsh (CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom
(SB), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected.
?CW ?SAV ?SB
EWL 10,270 sq ft ?None
p. Is the proposed marina/docking facility located within or within close proximity to any shellfish leases? ?Yes ENo
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. (i) Is the boathouse structure(s):
?Commercial ?Public/Government ?Private/Community
(ii) Number
(iii) Length
(iv) Width
Note: Roofed areas are calculated from dripline dimensions.
4. GROIN (e.g.. wood, sheetpile, etc. If a rock groin, use MP-2. Excavation and Fill.) ?This section not applicable
a. (i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
5. BREAKWATER (e.g.. wood, sheetpile, etc.) ?This section not applicable
a. Length b. Average distance from NHW, NWL, or wetlands
c. Maximum distance beyond NHW, NWL or wetlands
6. MOORING PILINGS and BUOYS ?This section not applicable
a. Is the structure(s): b. Number
?Commercial ?Public/Government ?Private/Community
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c. Distance to be placed beyond shoreline d. Description of buoy (color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
Note: This should be measured from marsh edge, if present.
e. Arc of the swing
T GENERAL
a. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent riparian property lines
15 feet
Note: For buoy or mooring piling, use arc of swing including length
of vessel.
c. Width of water body
A A!f/1 - -1
e. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
®Yes ?No ?NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented.
Reflective markers showing deep water along docks
b. Proximity of structure(s) to adjacent docking facilities.
2115 feet upriver from NC Wildlife boat ramp
Dock at 6,980 feet downriver from project;
Dock at 8,255 feet downriver from project;
Dock at 9,330 feet downriver from project;
Dock at 10,200 feet downriver from project:
Train Trestle at 11,100 feet downriver from project
Upriver there are currently no docks for two miles
d. Water depth at waterward end of structure at NLW or NWL
8'
8. OTHER EThis section not applicable
a. Give complete description:
23June 08
Date
Sandridge Harbor Marina
Project Name
Jerry Pounds
Applicant Signature
Applicant Name
SAND RIDGE HARBOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MAJOR PERMIT DCM FORM MP-1
6 Additional information
a. Project Narrative
The Proposed Project, Sand Ridge Harbor Marina; is located in Craven County,
near Bridgeton, and is proposed as a waterfront residential development with
approximately 198 residential units and a 190 berth wet slip marina. The project is
split into two phases. Phase 1 will involve the development of a 189 slip marina,
marina office, associated parking area, and approximately 54 residential
condominium units with parking areas and associated roadways, utilities, and
stormwater treatment facilities. Phase 2 incorporates two parts; the first part is
constitutes 120 residential condominium units, associated roadways utilities, and
parking, the second part is a planned equestrian center with a corral with equine
boarding building. The second phase has a separate entrance from the first
phase.
As the phases have separate entrance roadways, the first and second phase will
be connected internally with paths over the uplands and bridges over the
wetlands, the paths will be suitable for golf carts and grounds maintenance
vehicles.
ELECTRONIC FORMAT NOTES: NO ORIGINAL SIGNATURES WERE SCANNED.
ORIGINAL HARD COPY WAS SIGNED BY THE OWNER AS REQUIRED. PLATS WERE
SEALED AND SIGNED WHERE REQUIRED
b. Attached Work Plats
i. SITE PLAN SHEET 1 OF 14
ii. AREAS OF DISTURBANCE SHEET 2 OF 14
iii. IMPERVIOUS AREAS SHEET 3 OF 14
iv. UTILITY PLAN SHEET 40F 14
V. PHASE I DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHEET 50F 14
vi. PHASE II EAST DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHEET 6 OF 14
vii. PHASE II WEST DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHEET 7 OF 14
viii. MARINA PLAN SHEET 8 OF 14
ix. MARINA GEOMETRY PLAN SHEET 9 OF 14
X. BERTHING PLAN SHEET 10 OF 14
A. HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY SHEET 1 1 OF 14
xii. DEPTH PROFILES & CROSS SECTIONS SHEET 12 OF 14
xiii. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PLAN & SECTION SHEET 13 OF 14
xiv. MARINA OFFICE PLAN & SECTION SHEET 14 OF 14
C. Attached Vicinity Map
d. Deed attached with hard copy - electronic format available from
http /ldeeds.cravercourty.com/resolution/cattview32.asp?Imageld=? 4 g=0001
e. Attached Fee
f. Addresses on form
g. Pending Permits
NCDENR - Storm water
h. Additional Information:
a. Letter to Mr. John Mintz, N.C. Office of State Archaeologist concerning
Possible Grave sites on tract
b. Limited Archaeological Investigation ... Dr. Charles Ewen, Mr. Wesley
Willoughby - ECU Department of Archaeology.
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NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28564-3496
8 March 2007
Mr. John J. Mintz
Assistant State Archaeologist
North Carolina Office of State Archaeology
421 N. Blount St.
Raleigh, NC
Via Email
BUSINESS 252-637-4702
FAX: [phone]
www.robertmchilespe.com
Subject: Discovery of Possible Grave Sites Craven County
Reference: Phone conversation 7 March 07 regarding the above subject
Dear Mr. Mintz,
Per our discussion, and after additional research on the site, we have determined the
following:
• The possible grave sites were not referenced in the deed to the property.
• The grave sites are not listed in the 1997-1998 Craven County census of grave sites
and burial grounds, nor is it listed in the vertical files of newly listed grave sites and
cemeteries.
• We have not disturbed the soils in the area of the possible sites
• We have photographed the area and marked out an approximate 10' buffer
area around the reference area and photo-documented the boundary we have
established as a temporary measure. Further, more permanent boundaries will
be established following the property owners consulting archaeologists'
determination of the limits of the possible grave sites.
• We have been in contact with Dr. Charles Ewen at East Carolina University and
have a tentative schedule for Friday, 16 March 07 for a site visit and cursory
inspection.
Attached are the photographs with narrative of the reference areas.
We will be providing more information as it becomes available. If there is any further
information I can provide, please let me know.
Best regards,
l?efe
R.M. "Pete" Chiles, P.E.
Robert M Chiles, P.E.
Mr. John Mintz Sand Ridge Road site Possible Gravesites
Page 1 of 5
PHOTOLOG SAND RIDGE ROAD SITE
Page 2 of 5
Picture of area after mowing. Vertical granite marker (red arrow), appears to be
irregularly shaped, vertically in the ground. Additional possible granite marker, previously
Second photograph of area, note pink granite stone in center of photograph(red arrow),
Depressed areas to right and left of granite (blue arrows).
Mr. John Mintz Sand Ridge Road site Possible Gravesites
PHOTOLOG SAND RIDGE ROAD SITE
Page 3 of 5
Approximate southern boundary of area, pink granite visible (red arrow) at right edge of
photograph, granite stone(blue arrow) in foreground has been disturbed by others.
View of area from the southeast, looking northwest, showing possible cornerstones (red
arrows) pink granite stone(blue arrow) and possible site boundary (yellow line).

Mr. John Mintz Sand Ridge Road site Possible Gravesites
PHOTOLOG SAND RIDGE ROAD SITE
Page 4 of 5
Vertical granite "possible corner marker" (blue arrow), other previously disturbed (by
others)stone, possible corner marker shown to right(red arrow). Photograph shows
Pink granite "stone" No recent machine marks or un-weathered edges (recently
curred.
Mr. John Mintz Sand Ridge Road site Possible Gravesites
northwestern corner of area.
PHOTOLOG SAND RIDGE ROAD SITE Page 5 of 5
Mr. John Mintz Sand Ridge Road site Possible Gravesites
Site with buffered area and stakes on sites. Stakes have KEEP OUT imprinted on them.
Limited Archaeological Testing of Suspected Gravesite
on Jerry Pounds Property, Bridgeton, Craven County,
North Carolina
By Wesley R. Willoughby
Principal Investigator: Charles R. Ewen, PhD
Department of Anthropology
East Carolina University
A Project Conducted for Robert M. Chiles, P.E.
March 2007
Abstract
This brief report presents the findings of a limited investigation of a suspected historic
period burial ground located on the property of Jerry Pounds in Bridgeton, Craven
County, North Carolina. Recent clearing of the property for development exposed a
number of stone slabs and nodules, which concerned local residents. Neighbors of the site
remembered a local legend that states there used to be a graveyard in the area that dates
to the eighteenth century. In order to avoid disturbing any possible human remains,
engineers in charge of the development cordoned off the area and commissioned this
limited archaeological testing of the suspected site. A trench measuring approximately 10
ft by 20 ft was placed over the site and was stripped of topsoil. The only features
uncovered consisted of a number of tree root structures. No evidence of human burials
was uncovered. Additionally, none of the stone slabs and nodules appear particularly
characteristic of grave markers and nearly all appear to be displaced.
Acknowledgements
As with any archaeological project, the completion of this one would not have been
possible without the efforts of many individuals. Robert M. Chiles secured the backhoe
and operator and contributed his time and crew to help with mapping and recording
during the project. He also provided a number of the figures used in this report including
the project location figures and a number of photographs. This project would not have
been possible without the interest and support of the landowner, Jerry Pounds. We
express our gratitude to all those who contributed their time and talents towards the
completion of this project. For those who are not mentioned specifically, we offer our
sincere apologies. It is often those who go unmentioned that provide some of the more
essential contributions.
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Table of Contents
Abstract I
Acknowledgements II
Table of Contents III
List of Figures IV
1. Introduction 1
2. Background 1
3. Methods 1
4. Results of the Excavations 2
5. Conclusions and Recommendations 3
III
List of Figures
Figure # Figure Title Page

Figure 1: Project Location .......................................... 4
Figure 2: Project Location ......................................... 5
Figure 3: Displaced Stone "Markers" .............................. 6
Figure 4: Stone "Marker' Locations ................................ 7
Figure 5: Sandstone Slab ............................................. 7
Figure 6: Root Disturbances ........................................ 8
Figure 7: Root Disturbances ......................................... 9
Figure 8: Typical Historic Period Grave Shaft ................... 10
IV
1: Introduction
This document conveys the findings of a limited testing of a suspected historic period
burial ground in Bridgeton, Craven County, North Carolina. A portion of a sixty acre
forested tract has recently been clear-cut in preparation for development. Following
clearing of the property, a number of large granite nodules and a sandstone slab were
found by local members of the community in a small area of the cleared section. This
find soon sparked much interest among the locals who soon remembered a legend that
there used to be a graveyard located back in the woods. Coincidently, some remembered
the site to have been exactly where the nodules were found. According to the legend,
there are seven burials located in the area dating to the 1700s. Engineers working for the
landowner quickly cordoned off the suspected area in order to await inspection of the site
by archaeologists.
In order to avoid disturbing any human burials that may be located in the suspected
gravesite, the engineers in charge of the project, in consultation with the landowner,
commissioned some limited testing of the area. The primary goal of this small project
was to assess the suspected area for any evidence of burial shafts or associated grave
markers.
2: Background
The site is located off of Sand Ridge Road and is situated on a large ridge overlooking
the banks of the Neuse River (Figures 1 and 2). Background research was conducted by
Robert M. Chiles, P.E., the engineer overseeing the project. Documentation of the
possible site has proved extremely sparse. Grave sites were not referenced in the deed to
the property nor are listed in the 1997-1998 Craven County Census of grave sites and
burial grounds. Documents indicating an eighteenth century residence in the immediate
area are also lacking. Thus the only documentation regarding the site and its function as a
graveyard is wholly dependent on oral tradition.
3: Methods
An area approximately 1Oft by 20ft had previously been marked off around the suspected
area by the surveyors and was geo-referenced using a robotic total station with internal
GPS. Approximately 1 ft. (although the backhoe operator removed as much as 2.5 ft. in
some areas) of topsoil was stripped from within the cordoned off area using a small
backhoe with a smooth bladed bucket. The author followed behind the backhoe with a
flat headed shovel to scrape clean the floor of the trench in order to inspect for features
and potential burial shafts. General photographs were taken before and after excavation.
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4: Results of the Excavations
The results of this limited testing were generally negative. Upon inspecting the site prior
to excavation, the presence of granite nodules and a red sandstone slab suggested the
possibility of graves occurring there to be fairly promising. However, with the exception
of one granite nodule, all of the stones appeared to be displaced, resting directly on the
surface (Figure 3). One of the granite pieces appeared to rest loosely in situ (Figure 4).
The sandstone slab appears reminiscent of a grave marker, but appeared substantially
weathered and has no remaining evidence of markings (Figure 5). This slab was the only
lithic that appeared intentionally cut and shaped. The other stone pieces did not appear
characteristic of typical grave markers, all exhibiting irregular dimensions and no
evidence of chiseled markings. Such large granite and sandstone pieces do not occur
naturally in the coastal plane, however, indicating that they are the result of some sort of
cultural activity.
Upon cleaning the trench, large features were evident. However, these disturbances were
amorphous and irregular in shape, ranging between two to four feet in diameter (Figure
6). Additionally, each disturbance contained a considerable amount of root remains that
were either alive, charred, or in advance states of decay. All indications suggest these
features are remnants of old root structures. A fourth feature, exhibiting similar
characteristics to the above was also observed extending out of the south west corner of
the trench, but was not fully exposed (Figure 7). None of the features were linear or
rectangular in shape. If burials were present we would expect to uncover rectangular
shafts oriented east to west, typical of historic period burials (Figure 8).
Three artifacts were observed during excavation. These consist of two large shards of
prehistoric pottery, and one handmade brick fragment. The ceramic shards were reddish
in color and extremely thick bodied. Both shards also appear to be cord-marked or exhibit
some type of similar surface treatment. These artifacts were not collected.
Summary of Results
Despite a number of features being encountered, no definitive evidence of human burials
were encountered within the suspected area. The possibility that the large granite and
sandstone fragments were once grave markers cannot be ruled out. However, nearly all
appear to be displaced indicating that they may have been re-located from another
location. Results of the mechanical stripping thus confirm that these stone fragments are
not associated with graves in the suspected area. There is, however, a 20th century
dumpsite located just north of the suspected area and it is possible these stones are
associated with those activities. The presence of prehistoric pottery, however, does
indicate the presence of a prehistoric site in the area. It is not uncommon to find
prehistoric occupations atop these types of sand ridges that border waterways in eastern
North Carolina.
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5: Conclusions and Recommendations
Results of the limited mechanical testing of the suspected gravesite produced no evidence
of human burials occurring within the supposed area. No apparent grave shafts were
evident, nor were additional grave markers uncovered. The lack of documentary evidence
suggests that this `graveyard' is attributed entirely by local legend, a legend that
apparently has only surfaced within the community in the last few weeks. The stones
present on the site do not exhibit any definitive characteristics of typical grave markers
and nearly all appear to have been displaced.
Given the largely negative results of the excavation, intensive archaeological
investigation of the area is not recommended. However, even though the stones recovered
appear to have been displaced and do not appear characteristic of grave markers, the
possibility that the stones were once associated with a nearby gravesite should not be
completely ruled out. Given the lack of documentary evidence however, this scenario
seems unlikely. The prehistoric material observed during excavation does not appear to
indicate a significant prehistoric occupation. In the event that further archaeological
features or artifacts are encountered during development, contact the Office of State
Archaeology in Raleigh.
Figure 1: Project Location
Figure 2: Project Location
Figure 3: Displaced Stone "Markers", blue arrow indicates granite nodule, red arrow
indicates sandstone slab.
Photo courtesy of Robert M. Chiles, P.E.
Photo courtesy of Robert M. Chiles, P.E.
Figure 4: Stone "Marker" Locations, blue arrow indicates displaced granite nodule, red
arrow indicates in-situ granite nodule
Figure 5: Sandstone Slab
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